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EDITOR’S LETTER If, like me, you haven’t even started to think about doing your Christmas shopping, don’t panic – there is still time. Just. To help you on your way, we’ve put together an essential guide to lastminute pressie buying (P8). There you’ll find the websites delivering gifts, booze and food until Xmas Eve – but only if you order sharpish. If you’re craving sunshine, check out our trip to Panama (P66), or get cultural in Lille (P60). Merry Xmas! CAROL DRIVER

24 We talk to the cast and crew behind Peter Weir’s The Way Back

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London Life LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS: Where to shop if you’ve left it late 10 Food & Drink 14 Spotted 16 Silly Buggers

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Celebrity News TNT Life Look Who’s Talking: Sam Clark Cinema Culture A JOURNEY OF SURVIVAL: Peter Weir’s new film The Way Back

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Music Music Listings Clubbing Listings Clubbing

66 Try island life in Panama

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53 Global Vision 54 MEN IN TIGHTS: Visit Nottingham, the home of Robin Hood 56 Late Deals 57 TNTT Weekender: Belfast 58 Hotshots 60 WHO NEEDS PARIS?: Get a dose of culture in Lille, France 62 Travel Tips 63 Travel News 64 On The Road 65 Top Five 66 ISLAND PARADISE: Chill out on Panama’s San Blas Islands 60 Expand your mind in laidback Lille

46 CAREERS & MONEY 46 Job Of The Week 47 Careers 48 BALANCING ACT: How to achieve a work/life utopia 50 Money 51 Coming & Going

REGULARS 4 Letters 12 Wins 96 Desperately Seeking 8 Where to do your lastminute Chrimbo shopping

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I have to own up to a very teenage, unintellectual obsession with Julian Assange. It’s something about the mix of geeky subversion, power and that slightly wild look in his eyes. I’ve been quizzing my mates and find opinion as to his sex appeal is vastly divided. Some people think he’s creepy; for others he is the nerdy sex god of the year. Assange himself is certainly not publicity-shy, especially for someone involved in such a ‘covert’ work line of work, and has provided ample leather jacket-wearing poses for me use as screensavers. I know he’s a crusading champion of freedom of information, blah, blah, blah, but personally I just like his hair. Lucie, via email

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Capital idea: National Gallery Even from across the other side of Trafalgar Square, beyond the ornate fountains and the hordes of tourists, the grand facade of the National Gallery draws the eye. There are few more imposing reminders of how seriously London takes its status as one of the world’s cultural capitals. In contrast to the Tate Modern on Southbank, with its hard lines and sleek, stark interior, the National Gallery has a more classical feel; with its cavernous, corniced

ceilings, spiralling stairwells and echoing corridors, it’s everything a proper gallery should be. The major exhibition at the moment showcases vistas of Venice by Italian master Canaletto. But even if you just want to stroll around the regular collection, it’s vast enough to keep you busy for several hours. TS

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f the fact that Christmas Day is looming has passed you by – and you’re still thinking you’ve got plenty of time to prepare, think again. You’ve got a lot of leg work to do, but it’s possible to plan your festive celebrations, and do your Christmas shopping, in a matter of days. Just follow our survival guide.

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Our friends at vouchercodes.co.uk have put together a list of retailers that are pushing delivery dates to the limit – such as Warehouse, which delivers on Xmas Eve if you book by midday on Tuesday. Check out their website for full details.

THE GREETINGS You’re rapidly running out of time to post, so send e-cards instead. Turn your loved ones into dancing snowmen on JibJab.com or download the Super Dance Elf app and create an iPhone card using a picture of an elf and your friend’s face. To post cards, order from moonpig.com or funkypigeon.

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THE GIFTS If all else fails, you’ve got to get this bit right. People will forget if you don’t have a turkey, but your other half won’t be happy that you forgot their gift. Lots of shops on Oxford Street are open on Xmas Eve, but, if you’re really strapped for time, some online retailers are still taking orders for pre-Christmas delivery. Shop on amazon.co.uk until Dec 23, but only on selected items and at a price. Harriet Webber, of Party Planners (party-planners.co.uk), recommends taking a look at allthingsgifts.co.uk – where you can opt for next-day delivery until Wednesday. “It’s an amazing website full of quirky little gifts, especially for men who are notoriously hard to buy for,” she says. If you order today, Funkyhampers.com has themed gift packages. Also try redletterdays.co.uk for anything from spa packages to parachute jumps – you can opt to have an evoucher sent to the recipient, so no need for delivery!

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THE BOOZE Christmas just isn’t the same without some mulled wine and bubbles. Nakedwines.com is still guaranteeing next-day delivering on orders placed up until Dec 23 as is www.beerritz.co.uk.

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However, Virgin Wines (virginwines. co.uk) has a deadline of today for deliveries before Xmas. Once you’ve ordered your booze, don’t make the mistake of forgetting the ice.

THE GRUB If you have never tried buying your groceries online, now is the time.

Cheers! The hard work will pay off

All the major supermarkets deliver the next day if you order by 12pm – but you may have missed their Christmas slots. Harriet Webber recommends Waitrose’s online arm, Ocado. “They put amazing Christmas packages together such as a vegetable medley, where they’ll send over a whole selection of veggies in one package, plus they have turkeys basted and ready to go and canapes,” she says. If you are roasting a turkey, text its weight in kilos to a texting service on 64446, which will weigh up your cooking times and how many it will feed.

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TRANSPORT On Christmas Eve and Boxing Day Tubes operate a Sunday service. This will be the same for buses, but they will stop running near midnight. The last Overground services will depart at about 9pm. There are no TfL services on Christmas Day. Boxing Day services are on a reduced Sunday timetable.

TAXIS THE ENTERTAINMENT Don’t kill a festive atmosphere by putting everyone in front of the TV. Either get on to iTunes fast to download a bunch of Xmas songs – or go retro. “Puzzles, Trivial Persuit and the gameshow based games are great,” Webber says. “Or charades.” THE DECORATIONS Fulham Palace Garden Centre, Fulham, may still have trees left. If that fails, cheat. “If nothing else, candles, candles, candles,” says Webber. “They are the most flattering light you can provide for a festive gathering and one of the cheapest decorations around.”

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CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE

GOING OUT Very few pubs are open on Christmas Day, but we’ve tracked them down – and they’re serving lunch. Thatched house, Ravenscourt Park (thatchedhouse.com), Windmill Hotel, Clapham Common (windmillclapham.co.uk), The Ship, Wandsworth (theship.co.uk) and The House, Islington (thehouseislington.com).

To book a black cab, ring the 24-hour One-Number Taxi (0871 871 8710) or hail one in the street. There’s a £4 surcharge on Christmas Day. You can book a licensed minicab through the 24-hour line (020 7222 1234) or use the Cabwise service. Text the word HOME to 60835 and you’ll be sent telephone numbers for two licensed minicab operators in the area.

POST The latest recommended posting dates for Christmas is today for first class post so get a wriggle on! Special delivery is Wednesday Dec 23. You’ve got little hope of sending Christmas gifts overseas at this stage.

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THE SCENE A new gem beneath the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street at Christmas. Inside it’s a classy affair with an American vibe – stylish decor with red leather bar stalls and blue ostrich leather

sofas are splashes of bright hues against the grey walls. It’s new, so fairly quiet – but it won’t be for long. Trendy black and white images of 50s and 60s icons on the walls. BEHIND THE COUNTER Work your way through the delectable cocktails on offer. You’re spoilt for choice – but try the Luscious – lychee puree, creme de framboise

topped with champange. Delicious! THE GRUB Posh bar food such as meze platters and charcuterie boards – but you can also find hand cut fries and Southern fried chicken. BILL PLEASE Cocktails from £8. Sides from £3. VERDICT A perfect place to chill with girlfriends after work. CD

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giggling girls destroying the otherwise calm atmosphere as we wait for our mains. Luckily, they quieten down as we tuck into what was a fairly uninspiring Pad Thai, and a Massaman curry – a rich, smooth dish bursting with flavour which was the star of the meal. Dessert was another winner – light chocolate brownie and lemongrass icecream and Guay Ob Ma prow Sod – layered caramelised

banana and coconut pudding with banana ice-cream. Extremely moreish. BILL PLEASE Starters from £7, mains from £13.50 . VERDICT Delicious, fresh and first-class food. Really friendly staff and a perfect restaurant for a Thai experience. Although if you’re looking to recreate your Bangkok street-food experience, you’ll be disappointed. CAROL DRIVER

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Former bad boy rocker Pete Doherty seems to have turned a leaf and is now taking waltz lessons to prepare for his role in the upcoming French film Confession d’un Enfant du Siecle. Tres bien Pete!

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David Hasselhoff’s new reality show has been axed … after only two episodes. Not even his Yorkshire terrier Coco and its addiction to tennis balls could save the series.

Hugh on a high with the Spice Girls

Hugh on a plane

HANG TOUGH: Best TV entrance in 2010? Got to be Hugh Jackson’s memorable flying fox ride from the Sydney Opera House on last week’s Aussie Oprah show. The picture of the Australian actor hanging mid-air, before crashing into the stage, has already become an online classic, thanks to internet meme: ‘Hugh Jackman can ride anything!’ And, looking at the pics to the left, it sure seems there’s nothing the Hollywood tough man can’t do. Jackman joked: “That was so much fun until the end. Too much fun.”

A TWEET LITTLE ROMANCE They may be thousands of miles away from each other, but the love story of Liz Hurley and Shane Warne is continuing on Twitter.

The former Aussie spin bowler is having trouble sleeping, and at 4:45am he tweeted: “Not really a wink of sleep, Tossed & turned all night, feeling extremely grumpy any tips to get a couple of hours at least.” A few hours later the cricket legend continued: “Still no

sleep … so got up out of bed, sulking and feeling grumpy!! Need cheering up today!”. But if Warne is hoping for Hurley to jump on a plane, he’ll be disappointed as she tweeted: “Bored now of silly speculations: no one is divorcing anyone yet, & I have no plans to go to Australia.” She later wrote : “An all time low; tonight’s VLS (vodka, lime and soda) is actually a VTS. No limes & too slothful to shop. T for tangerine”.

SAY WHAT?

”Leaving the house without my false teeth, toupee and six-inch lifts is no longer an option.” Ryan Reynolds on being voted People’s Sexiest Man Alive

Woman’s Weekly: Shortland Street actress Angela Bloomfield and husband Chris Houston share their recipe for a happy marriage, US actress Anna Faris is filming in New Zealand – and loving it; plus Catherine Zeta-Jones’ prayers for Michael Douglas.

AUSTRALIA Woman’s Day: The magazine goes a bit early with news of funnyman Andy Lee’s proposal plans to model girlfriend Megan Gale – they announced their split this week; is Nicole Kidman carrying a baby bump – or has she just put on a bit of weight?; and all the latest news from Oprah Winfrey’s big trip Down Under.

SOUTH AFRICA Heat: A look back at the biggest celeb moments of the year – from the Locnville success to Idols judge Mara Louw’s drunken low, plus the mag celebrates singer Jacques Terre’Blanche’s birthday. You: Songstress Amor Vittone has found happiness again after the break-up from cheating Springbok hubby Joost van der Westhuizen.

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Best known for his role as Ringo Brown on Neighbours, the 22-year-old actor is not exactly following in Kylie’s footsteps with his rock debut album …

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Sam Clark INTERVIEW ALISON GRINTER Was it tough trying to record your debut album Take Me Home when you were still working on Neighbours?

It was really difficult. For two years I had to do it in this really stunted way which was really annoying – cos when I write a song it’s sort of a snapshot in time and the point is: you change. For instance, the stuff I wrote at the age of 15 is not the same as the stuff I write now.

A lot of the time “ the question is ‘can he sing live?’ ” What were you writing at the age of 15 – was it angsty?

Back then I was writing about not fitting in at school, basically. It was a bit angsty, slightly angry but not in an aggressive way. But obviously I don’t write about that any more. Your album is very rock so you’re not sticking to the formula of putting out a post-Neighbours pop record.

For me, guitar-playing came before singing so I’ve got to have guitar in there, and I’ve grown up loving rock. At the moment I think 30 Seconds To Mars are awesome – Jared Leto’s the lead singer and an amazing actor as well. Do you see him as an actor-to-muso role model?

to take. Some people like Holly Vallance and Steph Mac, I totally respect their ambitions in the industry but, unfortunately for them, they weren’t received so well in Australia. So it can taint the water, but then obviously, there’s Kylie Minogue … It’s been very difficult here in Australia. What attitudes did you face?

As funny as it sounds, sometimes things are seen as too commercial – and the only thing I can see that goes alongside is that I’m on TV. I mean I don’t see how my music can be seen as “too commercial” given some of the stuff that gets played on the radio! And a lot of the time the question is: “Can he sing live?” As Ringo Brown in Neighbours you had some serious storylines – like the anorexia one. Did you feel a lot of responsibility with that?

I’ve experienced eating disorders, not firsthand, but a with a close friend of mine. Having seen the effect of that on the person was a massive in help in being able to play it as realistically as I possibly could. It was probably the most full-on storyline I did. And it’s amazing the effect your mind can have on your body – I lost

YOU DON’T SAY? What song is guaranteed to get you on the dancefloor? None, I don’t really dance – I need to learn! But Thirsty Merc’s Betty Page. would get me on the floor.

I think it’s amazing what he’s done in that he’s considered so credible in both acting and music. But there’s a big difference in just making it in both industries and being considered credible.

What’s in your pockets right now? A wallet, and that’s all!

Neighbours is obviously a blessing when you start out as a musician but is it also a curse?

Name your guilty pleasure. Buying technology like iPhones and computers and laptops.

I think it depends on what path you want

a couple of kilos doing the storyline even though I didn’t change my diet at all. You described playing Ringo’s death as “a lot of fun”. He got hit by a motorbike which doesn’t sound like much fun at all.

I got to do my own stunts – I love doing my own stunts and I got to something completely different in my last couple of weeks – most people when they’re about to leave are just winding down which is quite boring.

» Sam Clark’s debut album Take Me Home is out on January 31.

CINEMA The Way Back

SCREEN TEST: PETER WEIR

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★★★★★

Having kept us waiting for seven years for his new film, brilliant Aussie director Peter Weir is under a fair bit of pressure to deliver something a little bit special with The Way Back. Sadly, the man that gave us Witness and The Truman Show has, after his long layoff, come up with a distinctly patchy offering. Based on a book by WWII POW Slavomir Rawicz, the film follows the long walk to freedom of a group of prisoners who escape a Russian gulag in Siberia. Among the rag-tag crew who trek across hellish terrain towards India is Mr Smith (Harris) and thief Valka (Farrell). As they take on the Himalayas and the Gobi desert, their resolve and ability to stand together are severely tested. Despite

1 Name Peter Weir’s feature film debut. 2 Which Weir film told the story of a school excursion gone horribly wrong? 3 Which Weir film starred Mel Gibson? 4 For which film did Weir get his first Oscar nomination for best director? 5 Weir’s 2003 film Master And Commander starred which Aussie actor? We have one copy of Misfits Series 2 Box Set DVD, out on December 27 to give away. For a chance to win a copy email grabs@ tntmagazine. com by noon on Wed with ‘Misfits’ in the subject line.

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Dirty boys: Colin Farrell and Jim Sturgess

excellent, committed performances from Harris and Farrell and some truly staggering cinematography, The Way Back is not really as emotionally engaging as it should be. The perils the group face certainly make for some exciting viewing but ultimately

you don’t really connect with any of the cons on the run. Given the quality of work that Weir has produced before, The Way Back has to be seen as a disappointing return. GOOD FOR: Those who like bumpy road movies. PIERRE DE VILLIERS

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Jacki Weaver is on track for Oscar glory after garnering a Golden Globe nod for her portrayal of crime matriarch Janine Cody in Oz drama Animal Kingdom. The Veteran Aussie actress, pictured, was nominated for Best Actress In a Supporting Role, putting her up against Halle Berry, Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Portman and Michelle Williams. Other Aussies to get nominated include Geoffrey Rush for Best Supporting Actor in The King’s Speech and Toni Collette for Best Actress in a TV comedy or musical for United States Of Tara.

A bunch of unbelievable teenagers with generic social problems are subjected to dangerous mind games while surfing in internet chatrooms in Hideo Nakata’s dull horror. The idea isn’t too bad but a predictable plot and shoddy direction will make you log out mentally very early on. GOOD FOR: Those who like their films cheap. PDV

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If the people behind this sequel – that sees Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) go looking for his father (Jeff Bridges) who disappeared into a game 20 years ago – took as much time with the plot as they did with the special effects, Tron Legacy could have been a classic. A vacuous piece of work. GOOD FOR: Those who want to step inside a video game. PDV

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Olivia Newton-John will grace the big screen in a major film role again for the first time in nearly 20 years. The US-based Aussie will star in wedding comedy A Few Best Men by Priscilla: Queen Of the Desert director Stephan Elliott. Newton-John will play the mother of the bride in the film which will begin shooting next year. The flick is “about a groom and his three best men who travel to the Australian outback for a wedding”. It will be NewtonJohn’s first big role since 1983’s Two Of A Kind with John Travolta.

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SEE THIS: Theatre The cast certainly seems to be having a good time in this determinedly jolly but dated revival of the late Ken Hill’s 1991 spoof adaptation of HG Wells’ famous thriller. There are corny jokes and innuendo, stock stereotypes (from pipe-smoking bluestocking to buxom innkeeper) and magic tricks galore, but this tale of mysterious goings on in the Sussex village of Iping is too long and the slapstick too repetitive. Still, Ian Talbot’s musical hall style production with its intentionally rough and ready feel boasts a splendid

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comic performance from Jo Stone-Fewings as a silly ass Squire. Gerard Carey’s lovesick vicar is good value, too, and with glass or more of festive cheer beforehand and a helping of seasonal indulgence, this alternative to panto will doubtless pass muster. LOUISE KINGSLEY

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WORTH A LOOK Hand-crafted animations of aliens, robots and knitted dinosaurs tells the story of Flyboy in Flyboy Is Alone Again

This Christmas – for adults only » Barbican Centre, EC2Y 8DS

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Clothing and identity are inextricably linked, whether we like it or not. Where would Lady Gaga be without her giant bows? This exhibition explores this link with a collection of stunning outfits and clever works. Admire jumpers, coats and

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gowns from 30 designers and artists, such as Alexander McQueen, Yoko Ono and Cindy Sherman, and have a peek at newly commissioned works for the display. It’s divided into four parts: storytelling, building, belonging and confronting, and performance, with unique garments and film installations. Widow, a dress made from more than 100,000 pins by Susie MacMurray, tells the story of the personal struggle and pain that women go through after a loss. Sixty Minute Silence, by Gillian Wearing, shows 26 people dressed as policemen sitting for an hour, fidgeting and moving about. It shows how the authority of uniform diminishes as each officer coughs, sneezes and blinks.

» Royal Academy of Arts, 6 Burlington Gardens London Green Park W1J 0BD (royalacademy.org.uk). Until Jan 30. £7.

FICTION: e Kiwi author Lloyd Jones’ follow-up to his Bookershortlisted Mister Pip Hand Me Down World (John Murray) e Howard Jacobson won the 2010 Man Booker Prize for The Finkler Question (Bloomsbury). e Aussie author Christos Tsiolkas’ examination of family life The Slap (Tuskar Rock) is controversial and rivetting. e Barbara Kingsolver returned with Orange Prize winning novel The Lacuna.

NON-FICTION: e Legend Patti Smith relived her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in Just Kids (Bloomsbury).

e Jamie Oliver broke record sales with Jamie’s 30-Minute Meals. (Michael Joseph) e Top of the memoirs is What You See Is What You Get: My Autobiography (Macmillan) by The Apprentice grumblebum Lord Alan Sugar.

MORE EXHIBITIONS Ben Johnson’s Modern Perspectives shows large-scale cityscapes including London landmarks. » National

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OF SURVIVAL It’s not only Colin Farrell and co who escape death in Peter Weir’s latest film – the tale nearly didn’t make it to the big screen CAROL DRIVER

Second World War – and is as much about the battle against the elements as it is a fight for freedom. The group braves harsh snowstorms in the depths of Siberia – where they meet escapee Saoirse Ronan – and are forced to endure blistering heat while walking across the Gobi Dessert. Farrell plays an animal-like, lawless gang leader who has a bizarre admiration of dictator Joseph Stalin, (he has the Russian’s face tattooed on his chest), despite him being held captive by Stalin’s soldiers. “Valka was, I think to this

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t’s being touted as his best ever role, but, for Colin Farrell, playing Russian criminal Valka in The Way Back was his worst yet. The Irish charmer is a lead character in Australian director Peter Weir’s latest movie, about the gruelling journey of a group who escape a Siberian gulag in the 1940s. Inspired by Slavomir Raqicz’s The Long Walk: The True Story Of A Trek To Freedom, published in 1956, Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris and Farrell make the 6500km trek from Siberia to India. It’s a harsh tale of POWs during the

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WEIR’S BEST FILMS Weir helped put Aussie filmmaking on the map in the 70s with this atmospheric tale of a Victorian-era school trip which goes horribly wrong when some students disappear.

WITNESS Kelly McGillis got her boobies out for Harrison Ford in this drama about an on-the-run cop who seeks refuge in an Amish community. Weir got his first Oscar nod for this flick.

THE TRUMAN SHOW Weir directed Jim Carrey in his first semi-serious role in this scarily prescient film about a man whose life is lived in a reality TV show.

MASTER AND COMMANDER

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Russell Crowe is so principled as Captain Jack Aubrey that you can almost forget he’s the same bloke who threw a phone at a concierge.

day, one of my least-favourite characters to play,” Farrell reveals to TNT. “I found him very sad. A very lonely fella. Somebody who is at once a victim of, and a huge proponent of, the system which formed him, which shaped him. I found that really interesting.” With 10 years in pre-production, the film has also been on a journey of discovery – and the story is still surrounded by controversy, as no evidence has been found to prove or disprove whether Raqicz’s tale was based on truth. Although it is believed the walk took place, it is not clear if Raqicz was on it. But for six-time Academy Award nominee Weir, who hails from Sydney and is best known for Dead Poets Society, Gallipoli and The Truman Show, it was a challenge worth undertaking. “Twenty million people passed through the gulags. This is the fictional account of seven of them, inspired by actual events,” Weir says about his first movie since 2003’s Master And Commander. “We travel with our characters across four seasons, 12 months and some 10,000km, seeing how their behaviour and personalities are affected by such harsh

Ed Harris, Colin Farrell, Peter Weir, Saoirse Ronan and Jim Sturgess

circumstances. They are on the run, coping with nature, and trying to avoid conflict with anyone in their path, knowing there is a bounty on their heads.” And Weir reveals how important it was to have the movie as historically accurate as possible.“I wanted everything to be sourced back to a survivor’s account or a book written by a survivor,” he explains. However, so realistic is the portrayal, that the group even had the right weather conditions at the right times. “We had our wind machines and not two hours before, a sand storm was heading through,” the director adds. “If we needed snow, snow came.” Lead actor Jim Sturgess jokes that Weir

must be at one with the weather gods. “Peter has friends in some very high places,” he laughs. And, thanks to the Oscar-tipped film, Sturgess, 29, is now on many experts’ ‘Actor To Watch’ lists for 2011 after his role as Polish officer Janusz. It was a tough film for him, too. In a life-imitates-art twist, Sturgess discovered what physical extremes really were after suffering food poisoning while battling the elements during filming in the Sahara. In the spirit of the film, though, director Weir found a way back: “I held my breath and we got through it.”

» The Way Back is in cinemas on Dec 26 » Check out TNT’s review on P22

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GIG OF THE WEEK SHAKIRA So, Shakira, what has she done for us lately? Well, for starters the slinky-hipped Columbian pop princess stole the show at South Africa’s World Cup opening ceremony earlier this year, spawning a hit with official cup tune Waka Waka. What’s more she’s already followed up her 2009 album She Wolf with back-to-her-Latin-roots LP Sale el Sol/The Sun Comes Out and released catchy-as-hell single Loca. So quite a bit, actually, is the answer to the original question, and now she’s in town for a monster pre-Christmas show. Bring it on, we say.

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THE POGUES

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The Pogues’ Xmas shows have become as permanent a fixture on the festive calendar as panto and Santas’ grottos. But this year is different as Shane McGowan and Co are calling it a day. Expect a raucous, nostalgia-soaked evening as the Celtic punk outfit run through such classsics as Dirty Old Town one last time.

Someone told us they’d bought tickets for next year’s Kings Of Leon shows for their mother who’s a huge fan. And that pretty much sums up the KOL’s career trajectory: from edgy Southern rockers to middlle-of-the road-hogging blandouts loved by mums. Still, they’re brilliant live: just pray they perform their early back-catalogue.

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FESTIVAL WATCH Tickets now on sale Bestival The Cure, Brian Wilson, Magnetic Man, Primal Scream Robyn DJ Shadow confirmed. Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight (bestival.net). Sep 8-11. W/e tickets £160

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THE BUZZ SO FAR BBC Radio 1, 2, 6Music and XFM have all

cocked an ear in this Glaswegian sextet’s direction, not surprisingly given the rabid response the band’s bleakly beautiful folk-pop has garnered in Scotland from critics and fans alike. WHAT ELSE The band finished 2010 on a high with a support slot with fellow indie Scots, Frightened Rabbit. But that’s just the beginning for Admiral Fallow whose hotly tipped debut album Boots Met My Face, recorded with Franz Ferdinand producer Paul Savage, is out on Lo-Five Records in March next year. THE PLUG Debut single These Barren Years out January 17.

Jun 30-Jul 3. Four day tickets from £78 Oxegen Blink 182 join Arctic Monkeys & Foo Fighters confirmed. County Kildare, Ireland (oxegen.ie). Jul 7-10. €199.50 with camping

Download Festival System Of A Down, Linkin Park confirmed. Donington Park, Leicestershire (downloadfestival.com). June 10-12. W/e tickets £180

Rockness The Chemical Brothers and Kasabian confirmed. Dores, near Inverness (rockness.co.uk). Jun 10-12. W/e tickets £149

Isle Of Wight Festival Kings of Leon, Kasabian, Pulp, Foo Fighters and The British Pink Floyd Show confirmed. Seaclose Park, Newport, (isleofwightfestival.com). Jun 10-12. W/e tickets £175

Wakestock Early bird tickets on sale now. Abersoch, North Wales, Wiltshire, (wakestock.co.uk). Jul 8-10. W/e tickets from £95

Open’er Festival Coldplay confirmed. Gdynia Poland (opener.pl).

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MARIAH CAREY Merry Christmas II You (Mercury)

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Nothing gets the gag reflex going like schmaltzy retreads of Christmas carols by superstars who should know better. So right off the bat it’s a relief to hear Mariah Carey try something different with the raucous R’n’B- flavoured Oh Santa! That’s followed closely by a O Little Town Of Bethlehem/Little Drummer Boy mash-up that allows Ms

Mariah: nice pipes and shiny teeth

Carey a chance to give that multi-octave vocal range of hers a proper work out. But mostly the vocal histrionics are held in check as she skips merrily through Christmas

standards like Here Comes Santa Claus and Charlie Brown Christmas while the updated production keeps everything bearable. It doesn’t suck, basically. ALISON GRINTER

ALSO OUT THE PRIESTS

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Noel (Epic)

A Christmas Cornucopia (Island) Lennox tackles the likes of Silent Night with help from a full orchestra and an African children’s choir.

Glee: The Christmas Album

Trio fronted by Father Eugene O’Hagan return with an Xmas LP chock-full of festive faves.

(Epic)

Peppy Christmas covers from the ever upbeat cast of hit TV show Glee.

MUSIC NEWS The Waifs

Perth folk blues outfit The Waifs will release their sixth album early next year. The LP, Temptation, will be out in March on Jarrah records, the independent label they started with singer-songwriter John Butler. Temptation reunites original members

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Donna Simpson, Vikki Thorn and Josh Cunningham but also features input from Dave Macdonald (drums) and Ben Franz (bass). Recorded in Minneapolis, it is the follow-up to the band’s 2008 release, Sun, Dirt, Water. Wellingtonian folk-pop singer-songwriter Brooke Fraser has made a serious dent Stateside with her new album Flags which debuted at 59 on the Billboard charts and reached the number 4 position on iTunes US. The album also went to number 3 on iTunes in Canada. The

Australian-based artist and daughter of former All Black Bernie Fraser shot to fame in her home country off the back of her 2003 debut What To Do With Daylight which went gold within a week of being released. Her recent success follows a 22-date sell-out tour of the States.

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MUSIC LISTINGS Hercules And Love Affair

MONDAY 20

MUSIC & CLUBS

THURSDAY 23

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Funk Attack British funk outfit. The Pheasantry, Kings Jake & Elwood The duo performs Chicago blues and soul with the Black Rhino Band.

The French singer performs pop-rock. O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (0905 020 3999/ cc 0844 477 2000). £26.50.

IndigO2, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £26.50-£28.50.

12 Dirty Bullets The Londonbased four-piece plays indie rock. The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/ cc 0871 231 0842). £6.

Bad Manners, Max Splodge

progressive rock quartet.

JLS The pop and R‘n’B four-piece plays songs from its self-titled album. Wembley

Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 2UN (020 7226 1686). £19.

Arena, Arena Sq, HA9 0DH (0870 060 0870). £25-£32.50.

Ray Gelato & The Giants, The Ronnie Scotts All Stars

Bex Marshall, Emily C Smith Blues and roots

Classic Italian-American swing from the sax-playing vocalist and his band.

from the singer-songwriter.

Christmas Amplified: 8th Time Luckie, Jody Has A Hitlist, That Sunday Feeling, The Headstart

The Windmill, Blenheim Gardens, SW2 5BZ (020 8671 0700). £5.

Pop-punk from the Londonbased band. O2 Academy

The Enid Veteran

Ronnie Scott’s, Frith St, W1D 4HT (020 7439 0747). £25-£41.50.

Ramon Goose The musician plays blues and music by Stevie Ray Vaughan. Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £10.

Hot Club Of Boisdale Parisian swing inspired by Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. Boisdale Of Belgravia, Eccleston St, SW1W 9LX (020 7730 6922). £12, £4.50 before 10pm.

Dogan Mehmet And The Deerhunters 4 The Brighton-born singer-songwriter performs world-influenced folk with his backing group. The Green Note Cafe, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 7485 9899). £8.

Plug, Drum Eyes, Eat Skull The London-based duo plays pop. Corsica Studios, Farrell Court, SE17 1LB (020 7703 4760). £8.

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HERCULES AND LOVE AFFAIR Heaven, WC2N 6NG Embankment (hmvtickets.com). January 19. £16.50 What better way to kick off a new year of music than to get grooving to this New York dance quintet. They return to town to preview their brand new album Blue Songs (out January 31). Mike Brightley, Remfry Dedman, Tom Craven, Mark Mulholland Acoustica from the London-based singer-songwriter. 12 Bar Club, Denmark Place, WC2H 8NL (020 7240 2622). £6.

Richie Milton & The Lowdown Upbeat swing and R‘n’B septet. Dover St Restaurant And Bar, Dover St, W1S 4LQ (020 7629 9813). £7, free before 10pm.

Modestep Electro-pop David Devant & His Spirit Wife Eccentric art-rock from

and dance from the Londonbased combo. The Barfly,

the London-based combo.

Camden, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AN (0844 847 2424). £8.

100 Club, Oxford St, W1D 1LL (020 7636 0933). £12.50, adv £10.

Sweetfontaine The fourThe Pogues Shane McGowen’s rebellious collective plays its folk-punk favourites. O2 Academy Brixton, Stockwell Rd, SW9 9SL (0844 477 2000). £31.

Room 94, Forever Living Dead The Hertfordshirebased four-piece plays pop-punk. O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £7.

Scarecrow, Room 9, Johnny Quits The London-based band

SJ Esau, The Laurel Collective, Peter Lyons Alternative electro artist.

And Anchor, Upper St, N1 1RL (020 7354 1312). £6, concs £4.50.

The Old Queen’s Head, Essex Rd, N1 8LN (020 7354 9993). £5.

Wagon Tales Country

Tony Hadley Soulful pop from the former Spandau Ballet singer. IndigO2, Peninsula Sq, Hafdis Huld, Natalie McCool Acoustic pop from the Icelandic singer-songwriter.

plays attitude-driven blues-rock. Dublin Castle, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 8806 2668). £6, concs £4.50.

Karnivool Australian alt rock

from the Colombian songstress.

five-piece. The Scala, Pentonville Rd, N1 9NL (020 7833 2022/ cc 0870 060 0100). £10.

O2 Arena, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £45-£50.

Kings Of Leon Swamp and

Chrystina Tomlin The Londonbased singer-songwriter performs quirky rock-pop. Hope And Anchor, Upper St, N1 1RL (020 7354 1312). £6, concs £4.50.

0DX (0871 220 0260). £47.50-£65.

Little Harlem Swing and R‘n’B from the London-based band.

Foy Vance Alt rock from the Belfast-based singer-songwriter. Relentless Garage, Highbury Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/ cc 0844 847 1678). £10.

Boisdale Of Belgravia, Eccleston St, SW1W 9LX (020 7730 6922). £12, £4.50 before 10pm.

London Grammar Soulful

plays guitar-fuelled rock.

The Troubadour, Old Brompton Rd, SW5 9JA (020 7370 1434). £6.

Rods member performs R‘n’B.

Sonya Rose & Jacquelyn Hynes Irish folk from the

Radfax Experimental rock

guitarist and multi-instrumentalist.

from the London-based fourpiece. Fiddler’s Elbow, Malden

Upstairs At The Ritzy, Coldharbour Ln, SW2 1JG (0871 704 2065). Free.

Rd, NW5 3HS (020 7485 3269). £3.

La Rebla Fam, Will And The People, My Grey Horse The London-based six-piece plays indie-ska with elements of hip-hop. 93 Feet East, Brick Ln, E1 6RU (020 7770 6006). £7, adv £5.

The Red Partizans, Sir Duke, The Centrals & Wanderdown The London-based three-piece plays grungy rock. The Rhythm Factory, Whitechapel Rd, E1 1EW (020 7375 3774). £7, concs £5.

Enterprise, Haverstock Hill, NW3 2BL (020 7485 2659). £6, w/flyer £5.

The Savage Nomads, Childhood, Joe Gillick & The Icmp, Flex, Jo & Bros The London-based four-piece plays indie-rock. 12 Bar Club, Denmark Place, WC2H 8NL (020 7240 2622). £3.

They Say Jump Soulful reggae. Dublin Castle, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 8806 2668). £6, concs £5.

The Zeds, David Sinclair Trio The band plays bluesrock. The Lexington, Pentonville Rd, N1 9JB (020 7837 5371). £6.

FRIDAY 24

Slow Club The Sheffield

East End Promises, The Chambers, Fahrenheit Rock

folk-pop duo promotes its album Yeah So?. Union

from the London-based fourpiece. Bridgehouse 2, Bidder

Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 2UN (020 7226 1686). £12.

St, E16 4ST (020 7474 3200). £5.

Rd, N7 6LB (020 7272 7366). £6.

Tin Hearts, Chase Felding

Town Hall Steps, Five Working Days The band plays epic electronic rock. Dublin Castle, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 8806 2668). £6, concs £5.

SUNDAY 26

Chas And His Band One half

The band plays soulful indie-pop.

Shadmehr Aghili The

of the cult rock ‘n’ roll duo Chas & Dave plays songs from the pair’s repertoire accompanied by his backing outfit. Half Moon,

Dublin Castle, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 8806 2668). £6, concs £4.50.

Los Angeles-based singersongwriter adds a pop twist to traditional Iranian sounds.

Putney, Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1EU (020 8780 9383). £12.

The Twang House-influenced indie-rock from the Birminghambased band. Relentless Garage,

HMV Forum, Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY (020 7344 0044). £35 & £45.

Highbury Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/cc 0844 847 1678). £14.

Papa George, Stevie Simpson

Fos, Hillwalker, P.P Dog

The Luminaire, Kilburn High Rd, NW6 7JR (020 7372 7123). £12.

Glen Matlock And The Philistines The former Sex Pistol

Fugative Hip-hop, R‘n’B

plays punk-influenced pop-rock.

and pop from the Londonbased artist. O2 Academy

TUESDAY 21

Monto Water Rats, Gray’s Inn Rd, WC1X 8BZ (020 7837 4412). £10.

Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £8.50.

Adam Ant Idiosyncratic

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Hall, Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ (020 7730 4500). £16-£19.50.

Noise-rock and shoegaze from the London-based outfit. Nambucca, Holloway

Hideaway, Junction Rd, N19 5LB (020 7561 0779). £5, adv £3.99.

Forum, Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY (020 7344 0044). £50.

Half Moon, Putney, Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1EU (020 8780 9383). £8.

Will Bushell, Anna Byrne And James Chadwick Indie-pop

acoustica from the collective.

pop from the singer. HMV

Lew Lewis Band The former Hot

The Telescopes, The Urgz, Victor Talking Machine

The Troubadour, Old Brompton Rd, SW5 9JA (020 7370 1434). £6.

singer-songwriter performs blues-tinted acoustic folk.

Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band The Blackpool-born folk singer performs modern and traditional pieces. Cadogan

WEDNESDAY 22

Experimental folk from the London-based musician. The

James Yorkston The Scottish

Hope And Anchor, Upper St, N1 1RL (020 7354 1312). £6, concs £4.50.

the Oxford-based outfit. The

singer-songwriter from London. indie-flavoured Southern rock from the Nashville-based family band. O2 Arena, Peninsula Sq, SE10

Camden, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AN (0844 847 2424). £6.

Slaughtered Lamb, Great Sutton St, EC1V 0DX (020 7253 1516). £5.

Dublin Castle, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 8806 2668). £6, concs £4.50.

Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £6.50.

Godsticks The trio plays a contemporary blend of progressive rock and pop.

The Rock Of Travolta, Rev 78 Alt electro-rock from

Whats Left Of Eden, Neuronspoiler The band

Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £15.

dance from the band formed in the Isle Of Wight. The Barfly,

and Americana from the London-based five-piece. The

SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £15-£75.

The Hideaway, Junction Rd, N19 5LB (020 7561 0779). £4.

Shakira Provocative pop

piece plays indie. Hope

The Operators, Rob Cowen And The Dissidents, Council Estate Supermodels Indie-

2-tone and ska from the Londonbased collective. O2 Academy

Submit your free listing at least three weeks prior to the publication by emailing gigs@pressassociation.com.

Wille & The Bandits, Franko, Spencer Maybe The threepiece plays blues-rock and roots. 12 Bar Club, Denmark Place, WC2H 8NL (020 7240 2622). £6.

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The London-based singer and guitarist plays blues and bluesrock. Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £10.

Seddik Zebiri Afrobeat and desert blues from the Berber musician. Charlie Wright’s International Bar, Pitfield St, N1 6EN (020 7490 8345). £3.

Zoot Money Christmas Bash The resident bluesman performs standards. Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £10.

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James Zabiela

Bite DJs Lydia, Ian, Marcus and Wade spin electro, leftfield indie, disco, post-punk and pop.

WE LOVE… NY DAY RESIDENTS PARTY Ministry of Sound, SE1 6DP Elephant & Castle (0870 060 0010, ministryofsound.com) Jan 1. £20 It may not be Ibiza, but We Love… is happy to share a bit of sunshine with some its favourite residents James Zabiela, Simian Mobile Disco and Joris Voorn.

The Den & Centro, West Central St, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083). 10pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £3.

Hard Core Salsa DJ Mario plays mambo and salsa, plus dance lessons. Salsa!, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277). 7pm-late. £4, free before 9pm.

I Luv Live Ras Kwame hosts a night of hip-hop, R‘n’B and soul, with live performances from Nutty P, Miss Frank, Astroid Boys, 29th Chapter, Pepstar and The Stow. The Queen Of Hoxton, Curtain Rd, EC2A 3JX (020 7422 0958). 7pm-midnight. £10, guestlist £5.

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.

Mambo Monday Latin and samba from the resident DJs, plus salsa dance classes before 10pm. Fiesta Havana, Fulham Rd, SW6 5NH (020 7381 5005). 7pm-2am. £8, £10 inc drink.

Popcorn Commercial dance, pop and R‘n’B, plus a cinema and chill-out room. Heaven, Charing Cross Arches, Villiers St, WC2N 6NG (020 7930 2020). 10pm-6am. £8, £4 before midnight, w/wristband free before 1am, NUS/mems free.

Voix De Ville Resident DJs spin retro and underground vintage sounds, plus live swing and blues and burlesque and cabaret entertainment. Proud Cabaret, Minster Court, EC3R 7AA (020 7482 3867). 8pm-late. £10.

TUESDAY 21 Count On Earl At Christmas Count Skylarkin’ and Earl Gateshead play reggae, soul, funk and disco, plus The Long Insiders and The Erin Bardwell Collective perform live. Notting

WEDNESDAY 22

Club Remix Krafty Kuts, Eddie

Cheapskates Old school hip-hop, electro and disco courtesy of DJ Downfall.

The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH (020 7482 3867). 7.30pm-2.30am. £8, £5 before 10pm.

Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7287 372). 9pm3.30am. £6, NUS £5, w/flyer £4.

Defused Samantha, Dan

Diffrent Strokes DJs Phat Cat, Zay London, Lonyo and MOBO Award winner and Kiss FM DJ Manny Norte play neo soul, 1980s pop, funk and R‘n’B. Cherryjam, Porchester

Elbow, Malden Rd, NW5 3HS (020 7485 3269). 7.30pm-late. £5.

Perfect Fumble play indie, electro and post-punk. The

Disco Vietnam Special

Gaz’s Rockin Blues DJ Gaz Mayall spins ska, rock ‘n’ roll and R‘n’B, plus a live performance from The Trojans. St Moritz,

Colosseum, Nine Elms Ln, SW8 5NQ (020 7720 3609). 11.30pm-6am. £25.

Latin, electronica, funk, disco and deep house from DJ Jimbo (Raw Deal), Joey Vieira and guests. Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 9.30pm-3am. £5, free before 11pm.

I Party London Coki, N-Type, Benji B, Sukh Knight, Pioneer, Rattus Rattus, Klose One, Young Lee, Mz Bratt and P Money play dubstep, electro, drum ‘n’ bass and house. The Scala, Pentonville Rd, N1 9NL (020 7833 2022/ cc 0870 060 0100). 10pm-5am. £15.

Some Night Wiley, Skepta, Badness, Devilman, Marcus Nasty, Chef, Lil Silva and Lil Nasty play electro, house and bassline. The Den & Centro, West Central St, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083). 10pm-4am. £7, £5 before 11pm.

Tasty Tim and Lady Lloyd spin commercial dance and pop. Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £3.

Stupid Tuesday Funky and soulful house and pop. Thirst,

THURSDAY 23

Greek St, W1D 3DR (020 7437 1977). 9pm-3am. £3, free before 10pm.

Banjam DJ Bongo Worm

White Heat Christmas Party

The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH (020 7482 3867). 7.30pm-1.30am. £8, £5 before 10pm.

Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 8pm-3am. £6, adv £5, £5 after 10.30pm, w/flyer £4.

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plays indie, electro and pop, plus live bands. Proud Camden,

Resident DJs play electro, techno and dance. Club

The Good Foot Snowboy

East Village, Great Eastern St, EC2A 3HX (020 7739 5173). 8pm3am. £8, ladies free before 10pm.

Town, Kensal Rd, W10 5BN (020 7243 0123). 10pm-3am. £7.

Tonker Resident DJs Tim Jones and Paul Coles, plus guests spin club classics. Eagle, Kennington Ln, SE11 5QY (020 7793 0903). 9pm-3am. £5, mems £4, free before 10pm.

Xmas Eve Lick Hip-hop, soul, funky house, garage, ragga, bashment and old school with DJs PnP and Ice. Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7287 372). 10pm-5am. men £12, ladies £10, men mems £10 before midnight, ladies mems £5 before midnight.

Xmas Eve Party Indie and dance event in aid of Sparklets and Raging Bull. Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH (020 7482 3867). 7.30pm-2.30am. £20, adv £15.

SATURDAY 25 White Christmas Orange The Sharp Boys, Fat Tony, The Oli and Paul Martin spin house in room one, plus Gonzola Rivas, David Jiminez and Hi Fi Sean provide minimal techno and tech-house in room two. Fire, South Lambeth Rd, SW8 1UQ (020 7582 9890). 10pm-8am. £18, adv £15 before midnight.

SUNDAY 26 Code Red Boxing Day Bonanza Dundeal, Riskgo, DJ L

and Healer Selecta supply 1960s and 1970s deep funk, soul, rare groove, Mambo and R‘n’B.

& Fury, Kapital, Funkydee, Brimes, Scarfz, Blitzko and Switchman play funk, reggae, house and hip-hop. Raduno, Charterhouse

Mecano DJs Trevor

Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10pm-3am. £8.

St, EC1M 6HJ (020 7490 5790). 9pm-late. £10, adv £5.

Guanabara’s Christmas Party DJs The Lonely

Fabriclive: FWD Rinse Christmas Party Skream,

Cubans play Latin, funk, house and hip-hop, plus Zeu Azededo and Forrodaki Band perform live. Guanabara, Parker

Benga, Katy B, SK Vibemaker, JJ, Flight, Score Five, Teaser, Musik Man, Allbury and Alexander Nut supply drum ‘n’ bass, grime, hip-hop, dubstep and house.

Rockcliffe, Raphael Bartolotti and Frankie J Dickens play electro, house and techno. Arch, Lendal Terrace, SW4 7UX (020 7720 7343). 8pm-3am. £7, NUS £3, free before 9pm.

David Ram Jam Rodigan, Rattus Rattus, Klose One, Drama, Ordio Kid, Dusty Lungs and Daddy Nature play reggae, funk and dub. The Macbeth, Hoxton St, N1 6LP (020 7749 0600). 8pm-late. £7, £5 before 10pm.

St, WC2B 5PW (020 7242 8600). 5pm-late. £10, free before 8pm.

Latin Fever Latin tracks from Cross Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277). 7pm-2am. £10, £8 before 11pm, £4 before 9pm, £2 before 8pm.

The X-Mas Beat Feast Quest, Joe*Seph*Dubz, Eniz, ESB, The Menendez Bros, Atac, Teknician, LG, Matt Hills, Fortune, MC Purple and DeeperSounds supply dubstep, house, hip-hop, funk and soul. Ginglik, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8PH (020 8749 2310). 7pm-3am. £5, £4 before 11pm.

Your Mum’s House Scally Dandan and Jamie D Winter spin electro and fidget house. Punk,

Fabric, Charterhouse St, EC1M 6HJ (020 7336 8898). 9pm-6am. £15, mems/NUS £10, £6 after 3am.

resident DJ Jorge. Salsa!, Charing

The Paradise Show Resident DJs spin disco, indie, electro, rock and pop. Paradise By Way Of Kensal Green, Kilburn Ln, W10 4AE (020 8969 0098). 8pm-2am. £3, free before 10pm.

Pukka Up Christmas Eve Dermot C, Ed Moore and Dan Scott play house, electro and tech-house. The Watershed,

Soho St, W1D 3DN (020 7734 4004). 9pm-3am. £5, £3 before 11pm.

The Broadway, SW19 1SD (020 8540 0080). 8pm-3am. £8, £5 before midnight, free before 11pm.

YoYo Seb Chew and Leo

Sin City Stevie C, Riyad, Tony

Greenslade spin hip-hop, garage, grime and bassline.

Madball and Demonic play rock and metal. The Electric

Notting Hill Arts Club, Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JQ (020 7460 4459). 7pm-2am. £7, £5 before 11pm.

Ballroom, Camden High St, NW1 8QP (020 7485 9006). 10.30pm-3am. £7, w/flyer £5 before 11.30pm.

Best Of Best Special guest Marley Marl spins hip-hop.

Fifth Avenue, DJ Skanka and Capricorn play R‘n’B and garage. The Blagclub, Kensal

Wardour St, W1F 8WL (020 7437 0525). 10pm-3.30am. £8, £7 before 11pm.

Urban Nerds Xmas Party The Latin Quarter DJ EC

Roxy, Rathbone Place, W1T 1HJ (020 7255 1098). 10pm-3am. NUS/ w/flyer £3, free before 10.30pm.

DJs Matty, Marcus and Olly spin indie and electro. Plus live performances from Horse And Condor and Young Americans.

James and Frenzie spin party anthems, chart and R‘n’B.

Havana, Fulham Rd, SW6 5NH (020 7381 5005). 7pm-2am. £7.

Trannyshack Miss Dusty O, Panic! Max, Gaz and That

The Christmas Eve Winter Wonderland Ball Vernon

Groove Sanctuary African-

Forca Brasil DJ Fred spins salsa,

Late Lee plays jive and jump, plus live bands. Fiddler’s

The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/ cc 0871 231 0842). 11pm-4am. £7, w/flyer £5 before midnight.

Funkymojoe, High Rd, E18 2PA (020 8506 9703). 8pm-2.30am. £15.

Fiesta Havana, Fulham Rd, SW6 5NH (020 7381 5005). 6.30pm-2am. £7, mems £5.

Jump Jive And Shout DJ

EC2A 3AY (020 7739 3440). 8pm-1am. £10, £5 before 10pm.

Bedrock DJs Little Chris and George spin indie, electro, rock, retro and pop.

Fiesta Latino Latin and samba from the resident DJs, plus salsa classes before 10pm. Fiesta

spins Latin party tunes, plus salsa classes before 9.30pm.

Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277). 7.30pm-late. £4, free before 9pm.

Brown, Stefan Molinaro, Matt Marshall, Dan Mitchell and Callum Poll spin tech and progressive house. Cargo, Rivington St,

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Rd, W2 6ET (020 7727 9950). 9pm-2am. £10, £5 before 11pm.

Hill Arts Club, Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JQ (020 7460 4459). 7pm-2am. £5.

samba and Latin tunes, plus live bands. Salsa!, Charing Cross

Temple Morris and Bryn 457 play indie and electro. Proud Camden,

Studio Express Christmas Party DJs CLK, Special Touch,

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INI Drum ‘n’ bass, jungle, dub and dubstep courtesy of Congo Natty, Tenor Fly, Congo Dubs, Kaya Fire, Nanci, King Tubby’s HiFi featuring Formula, 2 Nice, Hylu, Jago, Ziko, We Are Dubist, Divine Rights and Arjuneration. Jamm, Brixton Rd, SW9 6LH (020 7274 5537). 9pm-6am. £15, adv £12.

Labrynth Presents Cold Turkey DJs including Nicky Blackmarket, Phantasy, Ratpack, Billy Bunter, Vibes, Krome and Time supply drum ‘n’ bass and jungle. Hidden, Tinworth St, SE11 5EQ (020 7247 4121). 11pm-6am. £12.50.

Onyx Boxing Day Special Lee Harris, Phil Marriott, JC Christopher, Lady Lloyd, Ariel, Jason Prince and James St James play house, funk and electro. Area, Albert Embankment, SE1 7HD (020 7091 0080). 10pm-6am. £12, adv £10, NUS/w/flyer £8 before midnight.

Synthetic Culture Boxing Day DJs spin rock, metal and alternative music across four rooms. Egg, York Way, N7 9AX (020 7609 8364). 9pm-6am. £6.

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CLUB OF THE WEEK SPACE: THE BOXING DAY SPECTACULAR Dance off that turkey as one of the world’s most recognised music brands, Space, comes to Pacha. Italian house duo The Neverdogs, who walk to the beat of cool, deep house, head this post-Chrissie extravaganza. They’re joined by the Audio Pimps, Femi B and more. There’s a certain special something in the air when it comes to Christmas clubbing – a feel-good festive vibe takes over. It’s only once a year, so make the most of it.

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Victoria (0845 371 4489, pachalondon.com). Sun, Dec 26, 10pm-7am. £15 adv, £20. Italian house duo The Neverdogs beats/breaks

funk/soul

RINSE CHRISTMAS PARTY For 16 years, underground internet radio station Rinse FM has championed the sound of young and undiscovered talent. On Boxing Night, more than 60 Rinse DJs, Katy B, Skream + Benga, Roska and Roll Deep, will showcase their talents under one roof, including. One for dubstep, grime and drum ’n’ bass fans.

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CLUB NEWS Matter nightclub will reopen with a series of pop-up events by the Proud group, starting with a New Year’s Eve bash called Cirque. The circus-themed night includes a burlesque dress code and Cirque du Soleilinspired fun while DJ Yoda, Faze Action and Thomas Gandey (CagedBaby) form the line-up. More events by Proud will take place at Matter in the new year. The Greenwich club closed during summer due to financial problems. London events promoter Proactive opened its very own DJ bar in Shepherd’s Bush at the weekend. The pub,

New club Raving Buddha

formally known as The Prince on Goldhawk Road, has been refurbed, decked out with a DJ booth and a Funktion 1 soundsystem and reopened as Raving Buddha. Wanna check it out? Head down on Christmas Eve from 7pm as Tek Talkin, a group of four techhouse DJs take to the decks.

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4.5bn Value in dollars of the international student market to Victoria – to be bolstered by newly announced federal funding.

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AUSTRALIA Casualties ‘not known’ Prime minister Julia Gillard has claimed the total number of casualties resulting from the asylum-seeker boat tragedy on Christmas Island may never be known. The boat was carrying up to 100 Iraqis, Iranians and Kurds when it smashed into Christmas Island – an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. Gillard said 42 people survived last Wednesday’s crash but confirmed at least 30 died.

xmas down under: It may be the middle of summer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a giant snowman in your front yard. Residents of the Boulevard in Melbourne go all out at this time of year, the street’s decorations attracting thousands of visitors.

AFP: Leaks not illegal The Australian Federal Police has not found any breach of law in the leaking of US diplomatic documents, subsequently published by WikiLeaks. Attorney general Robert McClelland said that, on the information to date, the AFP has “not identified any criminal offences where Australia has jurisdiction and as a result have not commenced an investigation”.

Haneef wants payout

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Mohammed Haneef – the Indian physician arrested in Brisbane and detained for 25 days in connection with the 2007 terrorist

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though, that Aussies overestimate how much they can drink without writing themselves off – either by having an accident or by being hammered the next day. Sound familiar?

Author Ruth Park dies Ruth Park, author of celebrated novels about Depression-era Australia, including The Shiralee, and children’s classic The Muddle-Headed Wombat, has died in Sydney, aged 93. Park was born in New Zealand but moved to Australia in 1942, ensuring she will be claimed as an Aussie, rather than a Kiwi.

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Years in jail handed down to Michael Farrugia for his role in the murder of Melbourne gangland figure Desmond Moran.

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attack on Glasgow airport – has returned to Australia to pursue compensation. Despite his ordeal, Haneef described Australia as “a fair place” and said he was considering a permanent move there.

Cost to the taxpayer over four years of a Greens plan to bring back free university for all Australians. And that’s why they’ll never govern anything.

The site of the Pike River mine collapse

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■ Processing plant staff claim wages were docked after two minutes’ silence for the deaths of the Pike River miners ■ Company criticised over ‘kick in the teeth’ by outraged union officials ■ Firm denies accusations, claiming staff paid as usual

taff at a North Island meat processing plant have been left outraged after claiming their pay-packets were docked to reflect the two minutes’ silence held to acknowledge the deaths of 29 men in the Pike River mine. About 170 workers at the Silver Fern Farms Te Aroha plant lost two cattle – between 98c and $1.60 for each worker – after downing tools on

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FAIRBURN RETRIAL The Supreme Court has quashed the murder conviction and ordered the retrial of Cindy Fairburn, who was jailed for 10 years over the killing of her estranged husband. Darin Maxwell who died in a car crash after Fairburn had driven 13km with him on the bonnet in 2007.

FAT CAT CRIES POOR December 2. Some of the workers have since lost their jobs because of a fire at the plant, adding insult to injury. “It’s bloody rough, that’s how bloody miserable they are,” said one worker. “They wrote it on the board that we would be stopping at 2pm to pay our respects. The chain stopped. We didn’t expect to be docked, though.”

The worker said the loss of pay was a “kick to the teeth”. “Two cattle, 49 cents each, that’s less than $1. What’s a dollar to those mongrels?” However, Silver Fern Farms chief executive Keith Cooper insisted there was no ‘pay deduction’, claiming throughput fluctuates day to day, affecting the amount earned by workers.

Air NZ forced to pull billboard Air New Zealand has been pressured into taking down a billboard in Nelson after its tagline – advertising “Fares lower than your grandma’s boobs” – drew a barrage of criticism. Stop Demand Foundation, which campaigns against sexual violence and sex abuse, insisted the billboard should never have been allowed to appear, and demanded an apology from Air NZ. “Yes, most of us like ‘edgy and provocative’,” Stop Demand founder Denise Ritchie said. “Most of us don’t like, or accept, ‘sexist and

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ageist’. Most of us know the difference. Apparently you do not.” The billboard was designed to plug Grabaseat – the airline’s website that sells cheap fares. Grabaseat manager Duane Perrott said the slogan was an entry in a competition from a Wellington resident whose grandmother lived in Nelson. “What this person thought was funny, as did many others, clearly didn’t resonate with some individuals and Grabaseat will be removing the billboard shortly,” Perrott said. “We apologise if any offence was caused.”

Former Hanover Finance boss Mark Hotchin has insisted he is unable to live on $1000 a week after the Securities Commission froze his assets and set him an allowance in response to the firm’s financial problems. Hotchin claimed to be supporting seven other people.

CRIMES UNREPORTED Seventy per cent of crimes in New Zealand go unreported, according to the 2009 New Zealand Crime and Safety Survey, which took in responses from more than 6000 people. A troubling 24 per cent said they felt the police could not, or would not, deal with it.

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Air NZ: “sexist and ageist”

The growing dimensions of some New Zealanders are causing problems for some cemeteries. One South Auckland cemetery has been telling families they may have to buy two plots to bury a large relative or take them to a private crematorium if they are to be cremated.

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■ Former president FW de Klerk reviews Nelson Mandela’s latest memoirs ■ De Klerk, who freed Mandela, refers to him as “a towering figure” ■ Praise is spliced with criticism, De Klerk disputing Mandela’s account of post-apartheid violence

FW de Klerk disputes parts of Mandela’s version of events

figure”. But De Klerk also criticised Mandela’s accounts of the violence that marred South Africa’s emergence from apartheid. “During the negotiations, our relations were frequently placed under enormous strain by continuing faceless violence. Mandela did not hesitate to charge me with complicity in the violence – and I always

wondered whether this was a reflection of his actual views – or whether he was simply playing to the political gallery,” De Klerk wrote. “I find Mandela’s views on violence somewhat disingenuous.” De Klerk says he was largely vindicated by the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission but never received an apology from Mandela.

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ormer president FW de Klerk – the man who made the decision to release Nelson Mandela from his prison cell on Robben Island – offered a mixture of praise and criticism in a review of Mandela’s most recent memoirs. Responding to Mandela’s Conversations With Myself, De Klerk referred to Mandela, with whom he shared a Nobel Peace Prize, as “a towering

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outside Cape Town while they were on honeymoon. He returned home with her body days after and was later arrested in Bristol. He is currently on bail. Dewani’s publicist Max Clifford has indicated his client intends to fight extradition in the belief he would not receive a fair trial. Zola Tongo, the driver of the car in which Anni Dewani was travelling before her death, turned state’s witness and testified that Shrien Dewani R1000 for his complicity. Accordingly, Tongo was sentenced to 18 years’ jail.

KLAMP CONFUSION Health officials are divided over whether the Tara KLamp – a device used for male circumcision – should remain on the market. Although featured prominently in a circumcision campaign in KawZulu-Natal, health minister Aaron Motsoaledi has objected to its use.

JUB JUB TRIAL A woman testifying in the trial of musician Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye – who allegedly caused an accident that killed four teenagers while racing his Mini Coopers – claimed her neighbour’s child was so badly disfigured by his injuries that she did not recognise him.

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President Jacob Zuma has told a packed hall that South Africa needs “absolute loyalty, discipline, commitment, reliability and dependability from our defence force”. Zuma was speaking at a Day of Reconciliation ceremony at the Thaba Tshwane military base.

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TENNIS Australia’s Peter Luczak warns against writing off former world number one Lleyton Hewitt at next month’s Aussie Open. Too late; Hewitt is cooked and has been for ages.

TUESDAY

CRICKET The Proteas name opening batsman Jacques Rudolph in their expanded 30-man squad for next year’s World Cup, nearly five years since Rudolph played his last ODI.

WEDNESDAY

AFL The league will introduce a new rule that could see the tribunal impose lighter sentences for on-field offences if players charged can prove they were provoked. Murky waters.

THURSDAY

SURFING Australian surfer Joel Parkinson clinches his third straight Hawaiian Triple Crown after being reduced to preparing by boogie-boarding because of a persistent foot injury.

FRIDAY

RUGBY LEAGUE Melbourne Storm boss Ron Gauci says his club has bounced back from its salary cap woes – Melbourne were last year caught rorting the cap for more than $3m.

SATURDAY

SAILING Australian world champions Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page take out the 470 class on the final day of the opening round of the sailing World Cup regatta in Melbourne.

SUNDAY

CRICKET Precautionary x-rays could decide whether or not Ricky Ponting is able to captain Australia in the Boxing Day Test after he injured a finger during the third Test in Perth.

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MONDAY FOOTBALL Manchester City v Everton Might City be wobbling? 7pm Sky Sports 1 TUESDAY NFL Minnesota v Chicago Brett Favre should be back 1.30am ESPN WEDNESDAY TENNIS Roger Fedrer v Rafael Nadal A one-off charity match 6pm British Eurosport THURSDAY BASKETBALL San Antonio v Denver Spurs looking strong again 1.30am ESPN FRIDAY ICE HOCKEY San Jose v Phoenix It’s pucking awesome 3.30am ESPN America SATURDAY CRICKET Australia v England Fourth Test starts – will be huge 10.30pm Sky Sports 1 SUNDAY CRICKET South Africa v India Second Test gets under way 8am Sky Sports 1

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Tevez on the move? What’s happened? Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez wants to leave the club. Maybe he wants more money or doesn’t like the manager. Or maybe, like Tevez says, he wants to leave so he can see more of his daughters.

What does that mean for City? Fans might well say, “good riddance – let him leave”, but the truth is more worrying. City have splashed the cash but if their best players won’t stay, how can City improve? Of course, there’s already talk about City making a bid for Barcelona’s Andrés Iniesta. That would be big.

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Aussies restore mongrel

Staring down the barrel of Ashes defeat in the third Test in Adelaide, Australia fought back into the contest on the back of a great spell of bowling from Mitchell Johnson, but also by rediscovering their combative edge.

Johnson, whose six-wicket haul in the first innings in Perth represented such a remarkable turnaround for both the player and the team, said Australia had been trying to rein in their natural aggression for three years, ever since being howled down as “ugly Australians” in the aftermath of the spiteful Test against India at the SCG in January, 2008. But with the Ashes on the line at the WACA, the doggedness has burst out of them once more. “I guess we decided we needed to get up there and get

fiery, but not overstep the line,” Johnson said. “We definitely did back off for a period there. We’ve sort of been up and down with it to be honest. “I had a bit of an incident with Scott Styris in NZ and there’s been a few others along the way – we sort of cop a fair bit of stick for it and then sort of go back into our shells.” “You look at the times when we do play well, when we’ve got that bit of fire about us we do play very well I think.” Indeed, Cricket Australia has given its blessing to Australia’s restored cussedness. “The field of play is not a place for namby pambies and the public doesn’t want to see namby pambies out there,” spokesman Peter Young said.

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India may be the world’s number one ranked side, but they were torn to shreds in the first Test in Centurion, first by South Africa’s bowlers and then by their batsmen. The Proteas won the toss and sent India in to bat, and the South African bowlers immediately vindicated captain Graeme Smith’s decision, Dale Steyn removing Virender Sehwag for a duck in the third over. Steyn and Morne Morkel bowled beautifully in tandem and the Indian batsmen offered scant resistant, all out for 136 from less than 39 overs. In reply, South Africa struck a blow that will have left India’s teeth rattling, the hosts’ top order treating the Indian bowlers with complete disdain. Openers Smith and Alviro Petersen laid the platform, both making half-centuries

The World Cup is still more than two months away and the initial 30-man squads named last week will need to be trimmed between now and then but Australian veterans Brett Lee and Brad Hodge can take heart from the fact they are still in the frame. Hodge, 35, has not played a ODI since October 2007, but is the leading run-scorer in domestic one-dayers this season with 439 runs at an average of 87.80. Lee, 34, has made an impressive return from injury, taking 15 wickets at 21.73 for NSW. Otherwise, Australia’s squad contained few surprises, consisting mostly of older heads and familiar names, with 20-year-old Victorian paceman James Pattinson the only player selected yet to represent Australia in any format.

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before handing over to the middle order. Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis combined for a 230-run stand and when Amla got out, Kallis was joined by AB de Villiers, who belted a century in less than a session, bringing up his ton off just 75 balls as South Africa’s score surged past 500. Kallis scored the first double-century of his career – remarkable that he hadn’t posted one before – before South Africa declared with a lead of 484 runs. For India to climb off the mat and mount a challenge worthy of a series between the world’s two top-ranked sides, there will need to be an extraordinary turnaround.

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MAN CITY The former Arsenal striker – who last year left for City for a transfer fee in the region of £25m – doesn’t seem to do much these days but mope around and whinge about how he can’t get a game and wants to leave. Serves him right for jumping on the City bandwagon. But now Everton boss David Moyes has indicated he may move for the striker in January. Is he really worth it?

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Fergie surpasses Busby Even though Manchester United’s clash with Chelsea was cancelled, Sir Alex Fergsuon still managed to claim a record, becoming United’s longest-serving manager, surpassing Matthew Busby’s mark of 8,810 days in charge. In praise of Busby, Ferguson recalled the best piece of advice he ever received from the Old Man: never read the press. And Ferguson claims he hasn’t since.

Black Cats into top six On a weekend thrown into chaos by snowfalls across England, significant results – completed ones, even – were thin on the ground. That said, Saturday did see Sunderland and Bolton Wanderers squaring off for a spot in the top six. It was Sunderland that prevailed, with 20-year-old English striker Danny Welbeck banging home a diving header from close range after seizing opportunistically on a juicy rebound. Sixth place might not seem like a prize worth playing for, but it’s the lowest a side can finish and still be guaranteed a spot in next year’s Europa League. Whether Sunderland can hang in there and secure that qualification in the

new year remains to be seen – certainly Liverpool could challenge for that position if they get their act together. Newcastle are another team that could push into contention for that final top-six spot, although their fortunes seem to hinge on whether Andy Carroll and Joey Barton keep their noses clean. New manager Alan Pardew even admitted that keeping the two misfits on the straight and narrow was one of his main focuses. “Joey and Andy need to understand that’s what we want to see from them,” Pardew said. “But it isn’t going to come from me, it’s going to come from within them.”

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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp seems to grows more bullish about his team’s prospects every day. This week, Redknapp was talking up Spurs’ chances of progressing beyond the first knock-out round of the Champions League, in which his men will face AC Milan. “It’s a great draw – whoever you get at this stage of the competition it’s always going to be tough,” Redknapp said, insisting that San Siro holds no fears for Tottenham after they ran Inter Milan close there in October. “They don’t come much bigger than AC Milan – they have won the European Cup seven times and are six points clear at the top of Serie A, so they’re the best team in Italy at the moment.

“We should have no fear going back to the San Siro. We’ve been there and scored three goals this season and although it’s a different team this time they have got some fantastic quality players.” In the more immediate future, Redknapp will be hoping his side can take three points away from their Boxing Day fixture against Aston Villa to keep the pressure on the sides above them in the top four.

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Greg Inglis has been left in limbo

“How quickly can we expect an Ashes series of the quality of 2005? Could it happen inside another decade? You would require generous odds to make the bet.” James Lawton, writing in The Independent, reckons Australia will be unable to seriously challenge England for the next decade. These Poms are cocky buggers, aren’t they? “I’m sure if I am given another chance, I can certainly make an impact … It cuts me pretty deep to know I didn’t put in my best performance in Adelaide and knowing I’m a better bowler than that” Dropped Australian spinner Xavier Doherty assesses his chance of a recall. Should just be grateful he played two Tests. “Everybody wants to see him get knocked out again. You should have seen the letters pile up after Garth knocked him out. There was a truck load.” Former Aussie boxer Jeff Fenech on the possibility of a rematch between his protege Garth Wood (below) and Anthony Mundine.

NRL block Inglis deal Greg Inglis’ future in the NRL remains up in the air after the league blocked his proposed move to South Sydney on the weekend.

The NRL advised the Rabbitohs they must include under their salary cap the full value of the third-party deals that would contribute to Inglis’ $400,000 annual wages.

agreement is not in truth a vehicle to remunerate the player for playing rugby league at his club.” The Rabbitohs, though, have vowed to continue pursuing the game’s number one centre. “The Rabbitohs will do everything they can to keep Greg Inglis in rugby league,” the club said in a statement.

Webber confident of equal billing “That is why we achieved so much as a team.” Vettel and Webber had some clashes in 2010, most notably when they collided during the Turkish Grand Prix, ending the German’s race. Despite some friction in the team as a result, Webber had every intention of taking on Vettel again. “I am absolutely confident that next year will be a great opportunity for me to get phenomenal results again,” Webber said. “I will need to beat everyone and one of those drivers is going to be Seb. “Full credit to Seb to have the No. 1 on his car, but come first practice in Bahrain, that won’t make him go any faster.”

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Inglis, who walked away from a deal to sign with the Brisbane Broncos when thirdparty deals failed to come through, is now in rugby league limbo as he is without a club for 2011. In a statement released on Saturday, the NRL explained that the rules are in place to “ensure that any third-party

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state they are allowed 5.6 weeks’ annual holiday “inclusive of bank holidays”, may have to negotiate, according to human resources consultancy, Croner. However, contracts which state the worker is entitled to four weeks’ holiday a year “plus bank holidays” are likely to be safe. Carol Smith, senior consultantat Croner, told the Guardian that for contracts

which refer to each public holiday by name, “it will be up to the employer to make a decision about that day – whether to trade or not and whether the day off will be paid or unpaid”.

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At least 22 per cent of the UK’s doctors are migrants from outside the EU. They also fill 16 per cent of IT roles and 19 per cent of chef positions. The figures come on the back of a proposal to slash visas issued next year by up to 25 per cent.

The UK’s unemployment rate rose to 7.9 per cent in the three months to October. The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics also found public sector employment fell by 33,000 while jobs in the private sector stayed at 23.1m.

Listed companies should publish the number of executive women who work for them. The Confederation of British Industry made the recommendation in response to the lack of women on the boards of top UK companies.

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One in four workers takes time off to recover from stress-related illnesses

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Striking the right balance between work and a social life doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be an eternal quest. It just takes a few small changes WORDS REBECCA KENT

■ ADOPT A 9-5 MENTALITY Get all the work you want or need done in this timeframe and be disciplined. The feeling of waltzing out the door every day of the week when the shift is up, to have a life, will be incredibly satisfying.

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■ SMALL CHANGES Once you’ve got your life in balance, you’re laughing

ore than half of workers suffer from stress and a third admit to falling asleep at their desks, according to surveys. If this sounds like you – and your work/life balance is 90/10 – the break over Christmas is the perfect time to address your life. Make a new year’s resolution to have some more ‘me’ time, while still proving yourself in your career. Finding a way to juggle a job and a wholesome life is not as impossible as it may seem.

KNOWING WHEN TO STOP Careers psychologist, Sherridan Hughes, says the problem with many people is that “we just don’t know when to stop working”. She adds: “I had a client who took his laptop with him on his honeymoon and needless to say, his wife wasn’t pleased.” The days of leaving work in the office are long-gone. Laptops, Blackberrys and iPhones have ushered us into a 24-hour working day.

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PUTTING IN THE HOURS A third of workers are putting in more hours each week than the 48-hour suggested maximum by EU directives, the International Stress Management Association found. But it has come at a price. Stress-related leave costs the British economy £7bn a year, with one in four workers taking time off to recover from stress-related illness. “Compounding that is the fear that, in this economic climate, is that if we don’t bend over backwards at work, we’ll lose our jobs,” says Hughes. SOME ARE JUST LUCKY If you are well-matched to your job and actually thoroughly enjoy it, then there’s probably no real need

Making an overhaul of your work-andlife balance can seem like a huge task, so it’s best done at a sustainable pace. Pick a small thing that you can change such as committing to getting out of work on time once a week. Once you’ve acheived this, move on to something bigger and enjoy a balanced life. The other benefits will come rolling in.

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for self-examination. But, Hughes says, if you’re not that fortunate, then the emphasis needs to be on your life outside of your job. “Some people are dynamos who are energised by obstacles and pressures at work and are happy to be social all day at work as well as all evening,” she explains. “However, there are those that talk all day to people and just want to go home, open a book and shut the world out.” If this seems familiar, at least make sure you wait until you get home. More than 10 per cent of workers surveyed by Sudafed, admitted to snoring at their desks at work and 16 per cent have even caught themselves dribbling.

TAKE A BREAK ALREADY If you’re feeling stressed and tired at work, schedule in some time off – it will do you, and your colleagues, the world of good. “Doing exercise, mediation, relaxation, just getting out to get some fresh air, or even taking up a hobby, like painting, can be therapeutic. Some people enjoy pounding the pavement for a release,” Hughes says. She also recommends laughter. “Go and see a comedian, or do something ridiculous. Laughter is surefire therapy,” she adds.

You’re in dangerous territory if you are consistently sacrificing sleep for work. It’s not worth the damage to your health. So, try to schedule in a full eight hours at least one night a week. It’ll make a marked difference to the other four days.

■ WORK SMARTER Take a look at your workload and see if there are any processes that can change to get things done quicker and more efficiently. Try to multi-task or be better at prioritising.

■ REGIMENT YOUR CALENDAR It’s not ideal, but if you have to regiment your social life, then do it. Perhaps you can schedule in a drink with your friends every second Thursday or theatre each Tuesday, or even a walk/run on certain days each week.

If you have to stay in once in a while, so be it

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Happiness is earning more oney can buy you happiness, but only if you earn more than your friends, scientists have found. Contrary to popular belief, economic growth does not lend itself to long-term joy, as the shine wares off before long, researchers from the University of Southern

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numbers from 37 different countries, Easterlin found that indeed, despite challenges to his theory, it still holds. “The happiness-income paradox is this: at a point in time both among and within countries, happiness and income are positively correlated,” he said.

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budgets for anything unless I’m desperate for cash. But a few things get paid off first: mortgage, utilities, internet and TV, then it’s food and drink. I only buy clothes when the old ones begin to fray. Any money-saving tips for when you first arrive?

Go to the British or Tate museums, they’re free. Going to the cinema is cheaper during the day. And grow your hair long and don’t cut it. What non-essentials to you regularly spend money on?

Internet, TV and booze. Without those, I would lead a much healthier, richer and fuller life.

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California discovered. However, happiness does come from earning more than others, according to professor Richard Easterlin, who coined a theory in the 1970s that links happiness with earning more than your friends, rather than how much you earn. Having recently crunched

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COMING & GOING BIG CITY LIGHTS London is a place where a diet of a theatre, music, cabaret and comedy is essential if want embrace the best of what this throbbing metropolis has to offer.

THE WEST END London’s West End is Britain’s most famous area for commercial theatre and musicals and can be an affordable, enjoyable way to pass an evening. There are literally hundreds of old theatres showcasing a play, musical or opera to suit all tastes all year round. Weekday matinee shows are the cheapest. For tickets and current shows, check out websites such as whatsonstage. com and londontheatre.co.uk.

ASK THE EXPERTS I am currently an au pair in Denmark with an au pair visa which is valid until August 2011. I want to become an au pair in London in September. Can I just apply for youth mobility scheme for the UK, without going all the way back to Australia?

nce my working holiday visa has expired do I need to leave the country before I can re-enter on a tourist visa?

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here should be no problem to obtain the UK Youth Mobility visa from Denmark without having to travel back to Australia. You simply need to complete an application form and send it to the Home Office (ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk) with copies of the required documents. Once the application is lodged, you will be asked to

have your fingerprints taken, which you can do at the British Embassy in Copenhagen.

here is no fixed period that must be spent outside but I would advise you to spend at least one day outside of the UK and enter back once your working holiday visa has expired

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Wicked is a popular show currently playing at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

SHAKESPEARE Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is a treat to watch the old Bard’s plays. The round theatre has an open, thatched roof similar to how it would have been in its original incarnation at Bankside in 1599. The cheapest tickets can be bought for £5, but at that price you have to stand. Some of the performances try to recreate as best possible the conditions under which the plays could have been first performed, including all-male casting, recreated clothing, music and dance. See shakespeares-globe.org

OFF WEST END You don’t have to dive into the centre of London to watch great theatre. There are some great independent and fringe theatres ‘off West End’, where the tickets are much cheaper and the shows certainly just as good, if not better. Some include the Ticycle theatre, Kilburn (tricycle.co.uk) and Riverside studios in Hammersmith (riversidestudios.co.uk)

WHERE TO GET TICKETS The best place to get half-price tickets for top theatre seats is

from the TKTS booth in Leicester Square. In the clock tower building on the south side of the garden in Leicester Square, it’s the only official discount ticket booth in London. Also see tntmagazine.com/theatre for a great range of cheap tickets. Otherwise, you can approach the theatres directly for budget tickets, but sometimes it’s only in the way you ask. A strategy that sometimes works is the £10 challenge. An hour or so

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before a show, approach the theatre box office, put a £10 note in front of the vendor and ask what ticket it can buy you. If you get a ‘no’, try more theatres nearby until you get one. You can also try the multiple ticket booths around Leicester Square, or londontheatredirect.com.

Cinderella, Aladdin and Snow White, and injects a bit of music hall sensibility, contemporary references and audience participation to create raucous, noisy family entertainment. The odd one has a celebrity as it’s drawcard. Pamela Anderson is appearing at the New Wimbledon Theatre this year.

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If you didn’t grow up in England then you would be forgiven for not knowing what pantomime is, as it’s a quintessentially British kind of show, with performances only staged throughout winter. Panto, as it is also known, takes familiar fairy tales and children’s stories, such as

Entertainment doesn’t stop at theatre. There are comedy, jazz and cabaret shows to be found in pubs, small theatres and clubs throughout London. The live gig scene also never sleeps. Look in newspapers and magazines, including TNT, for listings. Just don’t go mad, or broke, trying to see everything!

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Unveil the truth behind the legend on the trail of Robin Hood in Nottingham WORDS JANINE KELSO

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fiction is still a subject of debate, but visitors to Nottingham can make their own mind up by going on a trail of the hero’s haunts.

GOOD VERSUS EVIL Begin the trail at Nottingham Castle, a striking 17th century mansion with an explorable network of caves and tunnels that run underneath the building. The castle is thought to be the former living

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nterest in Robin Hood has been rekindled following Russell Crowe’s swashbuckling blockbuster, which hit the big screen earlier this year. The legendary figure has played a starring role in folklore for 700 years; it all started after the Norman Conquest when the common man was being oppressed by new rulers from the royal seat of Nottingham. There are thousands of variations on the Robin Hood tale, and whether the story is fact or

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WHEN TO GO Anytime. GETTING THERE The train takes two hours from London to Nottingham with ENGLAND East Midland Trains Nottingham (eastmidlandtrains. co.uk). LONDON GETTING AROUND Most of the attractions are walkable. GOING OUT A pint of the local ale costs around £3.20. ACCOMMODATION Ibis Hotel (ibishotel. com) offers rooms from £48 per night. SEE visitnotts.com

from the church coffers. The monk raised the alarm and Robin was taken to Shire Hall Prison and left to languish. The same prison was a place of execution until the late 19th century, known as The Galleries of Justice, now a museum. Grab a pint at Robin’s old boozer

quarters of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, although some historians argue that he could have never lived here as it was outside his domain. Whatever the truth of the matter, the dramatic fortifications would certainly have been in Robin Hood’s line of vision as he rode into Nottingham market from Sherwood Forest.

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LISTEN LIKE THIEVES Enjoy a stroll through Thieves Wood, once part of the legendary Sherwood Forest. As the name suggests, Thieves Wood was a hang-out for outlaws who preyed on travellers. A stone’s throw from here is Fountaindale, the spot where Robin Hood first met Friar Tuck.

DRINK UP Robin Hood’s boozer, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, dates back to the 12th century and claims to be England’s oldest pub. Locals say the hero used to drink in here and there’s even an ale on tap named after him. The pub’s cellars are made up of a labyrinth of caves which could have helped law-wielders make a sharp escape. Whatever the truth about Robin Hood, the trail casts him as a role model for people to fight against oppression. Expert Ade Andrews says: “The biggest truth about him is that he’s lived on in folklore for over 700 years and will continue to do so. That’s the beauty of folklore.”

LOCK UP Set in a 1100ha National Nature Reserve, the village of Edwinstone is home to St Mary’s Church where Robin and Marion tied the knot. The church also provided the setting for one of the legend’s oldest stories. Apparently our man in tights went to the church to pray, but he was spotted by a monk who accused him of being a rogue who stole silver Boy in the Hood: Robin is everywhere in Nottingham

» For Robin Hood breaks in Nottinghamshire, including a downloadable Robin Hood trail podcast, see robinhoodbreaks. com. For tours of Robin Hood hangouts contact Ade Andrews (07941 210986; bonecorporation. co.uk).

TAKE A BOW Once a hunting ground for royalty, Sherwood Forest was shut off to the public for finding food or firewood. Anyone breaking these rules could be punished by death. It was these harsh laws that made Robin Hood rebel against the rulers, using the forest’s greenery to disguise himself and outwit authorities. The Major Oak tree, now 800 years old, was said to be the secret meeting place for Robin Hood and his merry men, and they are thought to have hidden in its trunk when lawenforcers were about. The truth is, though, that the tree would only have been a sapling back in the 12th century so the tree in question must be an older oak. If you want to learn archery in the land of Robin Hood, in the wooded depths of Sherwood Foreset, visit Nottingham’s Adrenalin Jungle (adrenalinjungle.com). Lessons last from 45-60 minutes and cost £20.

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TNT Weekender Belfast NORTHERN IRELAND

Once a city under serious threat of bombs and bloodshed, Northern Ireland’s capital is now firmly on the map as one of the UK’s hottest weekend break destinations. With a stellar nightlife and edgy charm, many of the legacies of Belfast’s turbulent history have become star attractions for tourists who are visiting in their droves. If you’re in Belfast over the Christmas period, see some of the classic sights as well as the once-ayear festive favourites.

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HEADLINE ATTRACTION Belfast is no longer a troubled hotspot, but its past is not forgotten. Take a black-taxi tour, guided by both Protestant and Catholic drivers, of West Belfast’s

political murals painted on the terraced houses of the Catholic Falls area and Protestant Shankill district, and the Peace Line that divides them. Though new developments now dominate the skyline, make time to visit the lavish 19th-century City Hall and Belfast Castle with its stunning gardens. For cuttingedge art and culture, make sure you visit the newly regenerated waterfront.

TITANIC FUN The most famous cruise liner in history tells her side of the story in the former shipbuilding yards where the she was born almost a century ago. A major exhibition for the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and many nearby renovations are building up to the centenary commemorations of the launch of the Titanic. For now, explore the docks at your own pace or take a guided tour.

OUT OF TOWN 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 six million years ago. Those with a head for heights can cross the nearby Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.

SPORTING FEVER The mighty Belfast Giants icehockey team play a host of dates at the Odyssey arena over the next few weeks. Games are on December 26, 28, 30 and January 2. See odysseyarena.com for tickets. If ice hockey wasn’t enough to make you hoarse this might just be: The Boxing Day Race Meeting at Down Royal Racecourse is just as much a tradition for December 26 as eating turkey sandwiches. The day lasts from 12.30-3.30. See downroyal.com WORDS: HANNAH BEWLEY

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NEW YEAR’S EVE 2010 Belfast knows how to party, so it’s a top place to spend New Year’s Eve. If you want to bop along to the likes of ABBA and ZZ Top, Strictly No Ballroom are the ultimate band to ring in the New Year with. They play the Belfast Empire and the event costs £10. See thebelfastempire.com/ musicHall. If you fancy a sexy night of live music, a dose of cabaret and a spot of burlesque, head to the New Year’s Eve Masked Ball, at the Black Box, where DJs Hackett and Watson will provide the soundtrack, along with live music from Katie Richardson. Tickets cost £15. See blackboxbelfast.com.

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WINNER DISCARDED BIKE DURING RAMADAN, MARRAKESH Sarina Scheepers of Cape Town, South Africa A simple shot of a bike in a doorway has been given extra impact by adding a litho-style treatment. The composition is strong with the height of the imposing door enhanced by a vertical format and putting the bike at the bottom of the frame. The texture of the doorway and wall lend themselves very well to the sepia tone and high contrast tonal range and the overall effect makes the lines and shape of the bike stand out. HOT TIP: Increasing contrast in an image in the postprocessing can give a photo extra impact. This can be done digitally and/or by printing on to high-contrast paper. » Sarina wins a three-day tour of Scotland for two valued at £198 from Haggis Adventures (0131 557 9393; haggisadventures.com)

RUNNER-UP SERENGETI LEOPARD Nikki Cooper, NSW, Australia A beautiful portrait of this leopard peering through the grass. The dry beige strands in the foreground and background adds a bit of texture to the whole frame without detracting from the pattern of the leopard’s fur. Shallow depth of field also keeps the eye well-focused on the leopard. Nikki has given plenty of room for the subject

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to breath making it ideal for an editorial shot – perhaps even as a front cover as it could be cropped in a number of ways. Hot Tip: The golden rule is to get closer, but professionals take wider shots too as this is useful for editorial needs as a bit of space around the subject gives flexibility. » Nikki wins a photography voucher from Nigel Wilson Photography (020 7793 8664; photographycourses.org.uk) valued at £60

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THEME: EFFECTS Atop the Cliffs of Ola, Santorini by Gavin Brown of Aukland, New Zealand Fine-grained razor-sharp images are not always desirable if you want to inject some atmosphere into your shots. In the days of film, grain from photos shot on faster films in low light was seen to be intimate and moody. Gavin has given this image of Santorini the grainy treatment for an unusual effect.

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WHY IT WORKS: 1 The grain removes the harsh realism that photography sometimes brings to a scene, so the image is more romantic and dreamy. 2 The colour from the grain (or noise if digital) adds a texture reminiscent of pointillism â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an artistic technique from Impressionism. 3 The composition is good with lots of interesting lines and shapes.

4 The high viewpoint flattens the shapes so the buildings are abstracted. The effect is like a cubism painting. 5 The vignette at the top of the frame keeps the eye from wandering out of the image.

HOT TIPS: 1 You can monochrome in any colour and it is so simple with digital processing. Sepia is good for nostalgic images and blue or purple for moody subjects.

2 Adding grain or noise is great for a moody atmosphere. Some digital software can add it for you or you can shoot in low light. If you are feeling creative, underexpose the picture for really good grain. You can do this on your compact if it has a bracketing option. Bracket by -1 or -2. 3 Use a soft focus filter. A nylon stocking over the lens will do. Popular for cheesy beauty shots, it is great for any

subject that you want to mix some romance into. 4 Increasing contrast is great for extra drama. Most digital imaging programmes can increase contrast, but for ultimate control try playing with curves and levels. 5 Using flash with filters in daylight is great fun. This does not have to be an expensive experiment. Cellophane from sweet wrappers stuck over your cameraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flash will do.

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but are put off by ‘culture’ that takes itself too seriously, then it’s time to make the short crossing to the Nord. And here’s a tip: go by ferry. You can buy duty free, visit a bar or get windswept on the deck, with an ocean view of both the French and British coasts.

OPEN YOUR MIND “All you need is an open mind,” says our guide in the Lille Musee d’Art Moderne. “For people with no knowledge of art history it’s just as interesting to think your own thoughts.” So take that as licence to stop worrying whether you “get” modern art and enjoy wandering around this impressive museum. Don’t miss Theo

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ere’s something you can’t imagine a Parisian (or a Londoner) saying: “The sun is in our hearts if not in the sky”. No, this declaration of friendliness comes from the people of Lille, a city which actually has plenty to be pretentious about if it felt inclined. Lille, the fourth-largest city in France, recently transformed itself from the French equivalent of grim Northern industrialisation into a trendy, arty mecca, but somehow managed to not to get too full of itself in the process. So if you’re feeling the call of some continental chic,

Discover a different side to France with a visit to Lille. Beautiful, sophisticated, fun and, wait for it, surprisingly laid-back. Sold!

SHORT BREAK LILLE BY NIGHT Lille is full of students, bars and cheap beer. Bruno Cappelle from the Lille Tourist Board gave us his pick of the best.

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AU VIEUX DE LA VIEILLE A cosy estaminet that brews its own beer, called Seven Deadly Sins.

CAFÉ OZ Yup, there’s an Australian bar in Lille. DJs every night and drinks specials. Of course. (cafe-oz.com) A work by Henri de Clerk in the Musee Departemental de Flandre

Wiessen’s spooky totem-like beasts sitting high and on carved tree trunks. In Roubaix, eight miles outside Lille, La Piscine houses art around what was probably once the world’s most stylish swimming pool. All art-deco stained glass and curving balconies, your local council pool this isn’t. La Piscine was built in the 1930s, following staunch socialist principles, as a public washing place for the town’s factory workers. The grimy masses have gone but the beautiful pool remains, and you can now see Picassos from the changing booths around its edge.

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Stop worring “ and start enjoying modern art ” THIS IS FLANDERS Lille lies in Flanders, a region that once included parts of present day Belgium, Holland and France. The Flemish influence is still strong and the architecture will have you wondering if you’re in Bruges or Amsterdam. But for a deeper look at Flemish culture it’s worth a trip to Cassel, built on one of three hills that rise from Flanders’ plains, and site of numerous historic battles. On top of Mont Cassel stands a windmill that still grinds flour. Visit and you’ll get a bag for free. If the weather’s good you’ll be able to see England, Belgium and Holland from the summit. The Musee Departemental de Flandre has just opened in Cassel. Here you’ll find modern work sharing wall space with old

masterpieces. Some of the paintings date back to the 16th century and are gloriously disturbing with scenes of witchcraft, monsters and strange, satanic goings on.

PEEK A BOO Full of vintage kitsch, this quirky bar opens in the day selling homemade cakes, tarts and salads. By night a DJ turns the floor into a party (peekaboocafe.com).

LOCALLY BREWED Keep yourself fed and watered in Lille’s many estaminet. Back in the day, these Flemish cafes were where workers met to smoke, booze and watch cockfights. Today, estaminet are still full of character with random objects and bunches of hops hanging from the ceilings. It’s as friendly and laid-back as it comes, and after a few locally brewed beers you might even feel up to making an intelligent comment about some that modern art you saw today.

» Frankie Mullin travelled with P&O Ferries (poferries.com; 08716 645645) and Tourisme Nord (tourisme-nord.fr). She stayed at Châtellerie du Schoebeque, Cassell (schoebeque.com) and Hôtel Alliance Lille (alliance-lille.com).

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NEED TO KNOW WHEN TO GO Any time. GETTING AROUND Bus, car The weather in or taxi. Northern France is VISAS South Africans Lille similar to England need a Schengen visa. PARIS and there’s lots to CURRENCY Euro. 1 GBP do all year round. = 1.14 EUR. FRANCE GETTING THERE LANGUAGE French P&O Ferries run GOING OUT A beer crossings from Dover costs from €3. to Calais 25 times a ACCOMMODATION You can day for as little as £40 get a hostel room in Lille for (poferries.com). You can €18 (fuaj.org), including breakfast. also take the Eurostar (eurostar. Or splash out and treat yourself to com). Lille is a short drive or train something fancier. ride away. SEE lilletourism.com

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devotees dress in white and send requests on small boats to Orixa deities. In Rio, many non-believers take part in the custom, throwing flowers into the ocean for New Year’s luck. HOW MUCH: Free.

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‘LA BOMBONERA’ WHAT: Officially the Estadio Alberto J. Armando in Buenos Aires, the ‘Chocolate Box’ is home to Boca Juniors. The incendiary atmosphere at the annual derby against River Plate has legendary status but tickets are scarce, though Maradona has his own box. SEE: bocajuniors.com.ar/home

SANTIAGO BERNABÉU WHAT: Now known as the underdogs due to Barca’s domination of La Liga, Real Madrid (featuring Christiano Roanldo, below) still produces footballing magic. The stadium seats 80,000 roaring fans. SEE: realmadrid.com for tours

MARACANÃ, RIO WHAT: The Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro has a seating capacity of about 80,000 but for the unforgettable Brazilian defeat in the 1950 World Cup final held 199,854 devastated fans. It still stands today and is known worldwide as a football coliseum. SEE: ipanema.com

SAN SIRO WHAT: Home to both AC Milan and Inter Milan in, suprisingly, Milan. Technique reigns supreme at the home of Italian football and the fans bring an electrifying atmosphere. Take a tour of the museum within the stadium. SEE: sansirotour.com

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travelled there for two years. My most challenging travel experience was travelling around Thailand. I got my purse stolen at a Full Moon Party. I had hardly any money and I had to live on water and crisps for two days. The next destination on my travel wishlist is Morocco. I would like to go to Marrakech, wander around the souks and buy some rugs. I’d love to see the architecture there too.

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didn’t mean to a crash a wedding on my Caribbean holiday. If I had, I might have honed my technique. The Vince Vaughan movies tell you the proper way to go about this is to dress like you belong and say you’re a distant relation. Turning up straight from the beach in flipflops and shorts is surely not ideal. Being the only non-indigenous person on the island doesn’t do much for

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the ‘long lost cousin’ guise either. It was my tour guide, Toyo, who had heard about the local marriage ceremony and suggested we check it out. “Don’t worry. It’s not formal,” he assured. Toyo hadn’t been wrong yet during our trip around his homeland - the Kuna Yala islands, on Panama’s Caribbean coast – and it seemed he wasn’t going to start now.

Sure enough, we arrived at the thatched hut to find an exceedingly casual affair. The family’s washing was still hanging from the rafters and the catering involved simply helping yourself to grandma’s bread rolls. The best part, however, had to be the ceremony itself, which involved simply throwing the 16-year-old bride and groom into a hammock four times, then declaring them man and wife.

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BEACH AND CULTURE The New York Times once said Kuna Yala – also known as San Blas - is one of the few holiday destinations that an anthropologist and a beach bum can agree on. True enough, with ancient tribal culture mixing with translucent Caribbean seas and coral reefs, you can’t really go wrong. The myth is that the expansive archipelago consists of 365 islands, one for

every day of the year. The real number is thought to be greater, about 400, but that depends if you count those consisting of nothing more than a palm tree on a patch of white sand. Seeing as they make the best photos, you probably should.

MEET THE LOCALS One of the reasons development here has been kept to a minimum is because Kuna

people rule their own roost having gained semi-autonomous status after uprising against the state in 1925. Proud and protective of their heritage, they now manage their own tourism industry and refuse to sell any land to outsiders. Although there is a constant threat from creeping westernisation, Kuna traditions remain very much alive. Some of the local outfits that could come straight out of the

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NEED TO KNOW WHEN TO GO High season (and dry season) in Panama is mid-December to mid-April. GETTING THERE Flights to Panama take around 14 hours. There are no direct routes, so fly via Europe or the US with Iberia, KLM, Delta or American Airlines. Fly from Panama City to Kuna Yala with Aeroperlas (+506 315 7500; aeroperlas. com) and Air Panama (+507 316 9000; flyairpanam.com). GETTING AROUND Hop between the islands in dug-out canoes. VISAS Aussies, Kiwis and Saffas don’t need a visa to visit Panama. CURRENCY US dollars. 1 GBP = $1.60. LANGUAGE Spanish and Kuna. GOING OUT A beer costs US75c to $1.50. ACCOMMODATION From £3 for a dorm and £15 for a private room. SEE visitpanama.com.

pages of National Geographic. The women’s traditional dress – brightly coloured and hand embroidered – is simply stunning. Even though they aren’t worn for the benefit of tourists, some Kuna see no harm in making the most of the foreigners’ curiosity by charging one dollar for a photo opportunity. Be sure to ask before you start snapping.

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One of the hottest tickets among backpackers in Latin America has to be the trip from Kuna Yala to the historic walled port of Caragena, Colombia. Most hostels in Panama City will be able to point you in the right direction. Details have to be arranged with your captain, but a fiveday trip typically costs from £240, including all meals, but not soft drinks or alcohol. Trips are rarely booked in advance, and sometimes demand outweighs supply, so be prepared to be patient and have a fallback plan. Bring your sea legs, because it can get choppy and most passengers feel sickness at some point. For up-todate advice, contact Casa Viena in Cartagena (casaviena.com) and Luna’s Castle in Panama City (lunascastlehostel.com).

boat, from Panamanian mainland or nearby Colombia (see box). A few, like me, take the overland route from the capital, which is the way the Kuna travel. The track has been recently paved meaning it less spine-joltingly bumpy. There’s also said to be a point on the route when you can see the Caribbean sea on one side and the Pacific on the other; either that’s a myth or I was looking the wrong way.

ISLAND HOPPING Wherever you first arrive, your stay will soon become all about island-hopping. Most people head to the uninhabited islands for the true ‘Robinson Crusoe’ getaway (and the most popular area for backpackers is, in fact, called Islas Robinson), yet it’s well worth combining this with a visit to a Kuna village. The island of Tigre – where Toyo and I attend the wedding – has a good balance of tradition and low-key tourism.

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BIG TRIP AFTER HOURS PANAMA CITY NIGHTLIFE When in Panama City, you’ll hear a lot about infamous nightlife strip Calle Uruguay. It’s bright, brash and fun, but for something a little more artsy and familiar, head to the rougher-roundthe-edges neighbourhood of Casco Viejo. Here you’ll find La Casona, a great live music venue which makes its home in rundown colonial properties before the developers move in. For this reason, it tends to up sticks from time to time, so be sure to check the current address at enlacasona.com. Cartengna, Colombia is not far away by boat

guaranteed to catch a wedding or a sodadelivery boat, but it’s the unpredictable nature of travelling in these parts that is worth embracing. As I spend my final night in a Kuna family’s hammock, falling asleep to the sound of lapping waves, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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FINDING A HOMESTAY Not sure where to head for a homestay? William Friar, author of the latest Moon Handbooks Guide to Panama, offers some advice: “The area that is easiest to get to and best-equipped to deal with visitors is on the western end of the archipelago, which is also the most modern and most exposed to tourism. “Slightly east of that area is Islas Robinson, which have the cheapest places but are mainly uninhabited except for backpacker huts. The most traditional places are farther east, but backpackers will probably just have to head out there themselves and see about finding a place to stay when they arrive.” For further advice, try contacting a Panama City hostel or Elias Perez from Kuna Yala’s Hotel Corbiski (eliasperezmartinez@yahoo.com, corbiski.com, +507 6708-5254).

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Fascinatingly the island is run on socialist principles. When a school is built, everyone has to take part: the men dig the foundations, the women transport the rubble. If one of them decides they’d prefer to move to the mainland to find a job, they are expected to bring back a share of their earnings. Similarly, although tourists are welcome, they must stay in community-built huts so all the proceeds from their visit can be shared. Over the next few days I find myself moving from island to island in various dugout canoes. I get lucky when I happen upon the inter-island congress meeting, where all the local chiefs have converged to discuss a range of issues, including the protection of their land and culture. The next day, I catch my ride onwards via boat that delivers the islands’ supply of fizzy drinks. Travelling to some of the least-visited islands in Kuna Yala involves improvisation and a willingness to adapt to limited infrastructure. You can’t be

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