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drew Maestro Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Posts: 1,059	Winter Magic - Japanese edition Sept 29, 2009 10:22:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drew on Sept 29, 2009 10:22:07 GMT Ships that pass in the night: Thank you for shopping at CDJapan. We shipped your order today. It must be almost 30th over there.
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drew Maestro Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Posts: 1,059	Dudley Concert Hall - 26th September 2009 Sept 26, 2009 9:24:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drew on Sept 26, 2009 9:24:29 GMT Grant, Good luck at the presentations tonight, I understand that you are up for the Golden Rose Award!

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Hayley Launches Poppy People Drive Sept 16, 2009 16:31:46 GMT

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Soprano's plea for poppy sellers

Hayley helped launch last year's appeal from Basra in Iraq's war zone.
Soprano Hayley Westenra has launched this year's Poppy Appeal with a plea to recruit a "new generation" of sellers.

She joined trainee Army officers at London's Leadenhall Market to encourage volunteers, especially youngsters, to come forward.

The Royal British Legion said an extra 1,000 volunteers were needed in the capital alone to meet growing demand.

About 300,000 volunteers helped raise a record £31m last year for members of the Armed Forces and their families.

War zone

New Zealand singing star Hayley, 22, said: "We're really hopeful that this year more young people will get involved and will volunteer to go out on the streets and sell poppies.

"I think people forget that the Royal British Legion are not only serving ex-servicemen and women but, very importantly, they are also supporting in-servicemen and women.

"These people are my age - they are in their 20s - and I think they really need their peers' support."

Hayley flew out to Basra in Iraq to sing to soldiers at last year's appeal launch - the first from an active war zone.

This year's appeal will be officially launched next month.

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Hayley Launches Poppy People Drive Sept 16, 2009 12:57:31 GMT

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Poppy Appeal

Hayley Westenra and officer cadets launch Poppy People 2009

16 September 2009

Classical musician Hayley Westenra, 'The Armed Forces Sweetheart' today launched The Royal British Legion's Poppy People recruitment drive at Leadenhall Market in London.

Westenra, a staunch supporter of The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal, was joined by six Army Officers from the University of London Officer Training Corps.

Westenra said: "I'm proud to be able to support the Legion's Poppy Appeal again this year and I would urge everyone to give the Legion a call and pledge their support by becoming a Poppy Person for the Appeal."

The aim of this year's Poppy People campaign is to recruit a new generation of volunteer collectors, injecting youth and vitality for the Legion's coming Poppy Appeal. The Poppy Appeal is the Legion's principal way of collecting the welfare funds that are used to provide financial, social and emotional support to the serving and ex-Service community. Poppy People - the army of volunteer collectors, who give anything from two hours to two weeks of their time to distribute poppies and collect on streets, shops and in workplaces across the country - are crucial to the success of the Poppy Appeal. Last year, Poppy People helped the Legion raise a record £31 million for the Appeal.

Second Lieutenant Michael Townsend of The Rifles Volunteers said: "This is my second year collecting for the Poppy Appeal. Poppy People are vital to the success of the Appeal which aims to help those who Serve or have Served in the British Armed Forces."

Russell Thompson OBE, the Director of National Events and Fundraising explains that although the Legion has some 300,000 Poppy People nationwide, new collectors are always welcome. In London alone, at least a further 1000 are needed to meet the ever increasing demand.

"Our existing Poppy People are extremely dedicated, but in order for the Appeal to be even more successful than in previous years, we must constantly develop and enhance that committed band of volunteers to include young, enthusiastic people who have a real passion for our Armed Forces and for the work of The Royal British Legion.

"I believe we have the potential, with the support of the great British public, to make this year's Poppy Appeal the most successful to date, as long as those volunteers step forward."

If you are interested in being a Poppy Collector, find out more here or email Poppy People (please include your postcode).

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Hayley Launches Poppy People Drive Sept 16, 2009 11:46:16 GMT

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Forces Sweetheart soprano Hayley Westenra, will launch The Royal British Legion's Poppy People recruitment drive at Leadenhall Market this Wednesday 16th September at Noon.

Westenra will be joined by six Army Officers from the University of London Officer Training Corps, who will attend The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst upon graduation.

The aim of this year's Poppy People campaign is to recruit a new generation of volunteer collectors, injecting youth and vitality for the Legion's coming Poppy Appeal.

Last year some 300,000 Poppy People helped the Legion raise a record £31 million for the Appeal. However, new collectors are always welcome. In London alone, at least a further 1000 are needed to meet the ever increasing demand.

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Did you make it Richard?

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BBC Children In Need (20 Nov 2009) Sept 16, 2009 9:07:32 GMT

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Irish Post

LOVE him or loathe him — you can’t ignore Terry Wogan.

The Limerick-born veteran broadcaster put himself back at the top of the new agenda with the announcement that he was to quit his top-rated BBC Radio 2 morning show.

Even his replacement by fellow DJ Chris Evans managed to bring in 200 complaints to the BBC.

But it’s not surprising when you consider 71-year-old Terry Wogan’s radio programme has brought in listening figures of up to 8.1million at its peak.

And his stint as presenter of the Eurovision Song Contest on BBC 1 has become legendary for his gentle humour and refusal to take the competition with any seriousness.

There’s no doubt Terry Wogan has become one of Britain’s best loved broadcasters since leaving RTÉ in the 1960s to forge a career at the BBC.

He began presenting7 Midday Spin in the mid-1960s and on the inauguration of Radio 1 hosted Late Night Extra for two years — commuting weekly from Dublin to London.

But his big breakthrough came when he covered Jimmy Young’s mid-morning show throughout July 1969 and was then offered a regular afternoon slot.

But despite his mainstream popularity Terry Wogan has frequently divided opinion among the Irish community in Britain.

Despite his often-spoken love for his hometown of Limerick some believe he sacrificed his Irishness to fit in with the establishment BBC view.

Others, however, credit him with forging a path for other Irish broadcasters.

Behind the scenes he has also been an enthusiastic supporter of many Irish charities in Britain — ready to give freely of his time to help raise money for good causes.

And evidence of his enduring popularity will come this week when fans of his show will join together in huge numbers to record a song in a poignant sendoff.

Huge numbers are expected to come together to perform the one-off song raising money for charity.

They will perform a version of We All Stand Together at Longleat House in Wiltshire for an album to raise money for Children in Need — the BBC telethon hosted every year by Wogan.

Hellen Bach — the Wogan fan behind the attempt — said: “It is a one-off opportunity to say thanks to Terry for all the laughter and music down the years and look after the children in the process.”

The open-air recording session will feature West End sensation Lee Mead, soap star singer Hayley Westenra and Irish singing legend Red Hurley.

Terry Wogan will also be sending a special video message to the assembled throng from his London studio.

So it seems the Irishman will be in the news again this week — and is likely to stay there for some time to come.

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Hayley Launches Poppy People Drive Sept 16, 2009 7:42:14 GMT

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Forces' sweetheart Hayley Westenra launches the Royal British Legion's drive to attract a new generation of poppy sellers.

The soprano will join six Army officers from the University of London Officer Training Corps at Leadenhall Market, east London, to unveil the Poppy People campaign.

A spokesman for the charity said: "The aim of this year's Poppy People campaign is to recruit a new generation of volunteer collectors, injecting youth and vitality for the legion's coming Poppy Appeal."

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As promised by Hayley on Twitter last night.

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ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, LONDON - 8 Sept 2009 Sept 11, 2009 9:47:59 GMT

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Romford Recorder

Corps! A fantastic evening

11 September 2009

Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps on the Royal Festival Hall stage

IT sounded simple enough. Round up 57 youngsters laden with instruments and uniforms on to a bus, drive to one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, rehearse, change, perform a knock-out show in front of hundreds, pack up, and head back to Romford.

Oh yeah, and do it all within the space of a few hours.

I didn't quite realise just how hectic a performance by the Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps at the Royal Festival Hall could be. But as "one of the band" on Tuesday evening, I was also blown away by the youngsters' enthusiasm, their incredible talent, and the smooth operation by a dedicated team of organisers.

The band, aged between 10 and 23, meet just before 4pm in Romford to load up the bus - which, it turns out on this particularly hot day, doesn't have air conditioning.

No matter. The children are understandably excited and chatty when I meet them to help lug trumpets, drums, and stands into the concert hall.

From there it's on to the stage for a half-hour rehearsal. Many of the young musicians are in awe for a moment of the huge and iconic stage.

"Is it really going to be full tonight?" asks one small girl.

Band secretary Kerrie Binder explained how the important performance came about: "You have to be invited to play here and we were asked to play by Robert Webster, THE virtuoso cornet player in the world - it's just incredible to be here."

"It really raises the profile of the band - this is a hallowed stage."

It's then back to the dressing rooms to change into their £500 traditional olive green uniforms, slick back the hair, adjust a few belts, and then on to the stage to open the Gala Celebration to launch the University of Stratford's new International Centre for Brass and Choral Studies.

The concert was in support of the Royal Free Hospital and also on the night's bill were world-renowned classical Kiwi singer Hayley Westenra, Robert Webster, comedic horn players Mnozil Brass, and the Twyford Gospel Choir.

Lead by bandmaster Paul Binder, the RDTC perform a knock-out rendition of A Gala Flourish by Philip Harper.

I've seen the group play a few times, most notably for Prince Philip in February last year, but seeing them on such a prestigious stage is something else - the sound in the specially-built auditorium is incredible and I'm again reminded of what a slick, talented lot they are.

Afterwards, Paul is on a high.

"We had Rob Franks, the principal trumpet player in the London Symphony Orchestra, and Robert Webster, the finest cornet player in the world, in the audience, so the pressure was on. But as always, my kids delivered."

The famous Dr Webster was equally impressed with the band's performances, saying: "To have a group of youngsters coming in and performing at this level is fantastic. It sounded like a tough piece to play but they did it and everyone enjoyed it."

After the busy evening it's back on to the bus and home to Romford - what a night!

Next up for the band will be preparing for a trip to America next year to perform in the Washington Day Parade.

The group are also on the brink of having their very own clubhouse, in Pettits Lane, Romford, for the first time in 52 years.

"We've got the lease and we've just got to agree the terms," Kerry said. "It means we'll finally have a home, but it won't be just for us it will be a community facility for dance and social groups as well. It's very exciting."

To contact the RDTC visit www.rdtc.org. For more information about the University of Stratford's International Centre for Brass and Choral Studies, call 0208 257 4446.

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drew Maestro Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Posts: 1,059	BBC Children In Need - 2007 Calendar Sept 9, 2009 10:40:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drew on Sept 9, 2009 10:40:32 GMT Edit: I've moved this post to BBC Children In Need 2009. To avoid any further confusion, I've added '2007 Calendar' to the title of this thread. Richard
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drew Maestro Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Posts: 1,059	The Chat Thread Sept 7, 2009 16:19:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drew on Sept 7, 2009 16:19:38 GMT Perhaps Hayley will dedicate "Prayer" to Sandy tomorrow at the Royal Festival Hall. Our thoughts are with you Sandy. Get well soon.

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Manchester – 2 Sep 2009 Sept 3, 2009 7:54:56 GMT

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Arriving a few minutes early on the coach from Milton Keynes I took a fast walk to the Bridgewater Hall. On trading in my invitation for a ticket I was delighted to receive A12, a seat where if Hayley had been performing on the piano I would have been in a perfect position. Thinking that it was getting towards soundcheck time I quickly circled the building back to the artists' entrance to await Hayley's arrival. It was pouring with rain and I sheltered under a tree. About fifteen minutes later a kindly looking gentlemen (from a distance it could have been Grant's double) came over to ask who I was waiting for. Then the truth was out. (I was already on the coach when Dean received his twitter, so I was three hours behind the rest of HWI). I was also informed that All Angels were unable to the performance. Hayley's substitute was to be local tenor Sean Ruane. Suddenly my front row ticket lost some of it's value. I immediately sent a get well twitter to Hayley.

drew Maestro Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Posts: 1,059	The 1000 Club Aug 27, 2009 8:01:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drew on Aug 27, 2009 8:01:21 GMT Congratulations Grant. Don't stop there. Richard, watch your back, there is someone on your heals.

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Shadows from the Sky Aug 27, 2009 7:55:22 GMT

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Former Pilot is Flying High With Directorial Debut

August 27, 2009
By EDDIE MCILWAINE

A FORMER airline pilot who gave up his career in the skies to become a film director is about to have his first movie screened in Northern Ireland, where he grew up.

Psychological thriller 31 North 62 East -- starring John Rhys- Davies (dwarf Gimli in Lord Of The Rings) and Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troi in the Star Trek series) -- will open at the Moviehouse and Omniplex chains on September 18.

Tristan Loraine (47), with a mother from the Republic and a father from Bristol, was a boarder at Armagh Royal and learned to fly with Woodgate Aviation at Aldergrove Airport.

"My late mum Molly was an actress and my late father Denis was a film scriptwriter," he said.

"He wanted me to go into films, but I was determined to be a pilot and I flew with British Airways for 20 years until my health suffered from toxic fumes. That's when I switched careers and took up film-making."

Among his early productions from his Fact Not Fiction Film Company was a documentary on Oz singer Hayley Westenra touring around Northern Ireland.

And now comes 31 North 62 East -- subtitled Too Close To The Truth -- which is being premiered in London on September 16 and which stars Rhys-Davies as a dodgy British Prime Minister.

"The theme is that politics is a dirty business," explained Loraine whose cast also includes Craig Fairbrass, Mimi Ferrer, Omar Mostafa, Aureelie Bargeme and Ian Lavender.

It was Tristan's impressive personality that persuaded Rhys- Davies, Sirtis and Emmerdale actress Heather Peace to come on board, according to Susan Michaelis who heads up the distribution company DFT Enterprises.

"And he pulled off a master troke by getting Sue Gibson of the British Society of Cinematographers to come in as director of photography," she added. 31 North 62 East is the story of how the Prime Minister reveals the position of an elite SAS unit in Afghanistan to ensure that an Pounds 80 billion UK arms deal goes through -- guaranteeing his re-election.

But one of the SAS soldiers is found alive, prompting an investigation.

"Naturally as a debut this is a low budget production which was shot in West Sussex and on location in Jordan," added Gibson.

"But it suffers nothing for that and is going to impress the critics.

"Tristan and his brother Leo, who remembered all the things their writer father taught them, wrote the original script and 31 North 62 East made an impression at the Cannes Film Festival in May."

Loraine's next production, in which Northern Ireland Screen is interested, will be Pounds 7m feature film Shadows From The Sky, financed privately and based on a book he has written called Toxic Airlines: What The Airlines Don't Tell You In the Pre-Flight Safety Briefing!

His claim in the book, published by DFT Enterprises, is that he is telling the story of contaminated air on aircraft which he describes as "the asbestos of the aviation industry".

The author has already produced the TV documentary Welcome Aboard Toxic Airlines dealing with the same controversial subject.

Tristan is hoping to start shooting Shadows From The Sky on location in Australia and Northern Ireland next year and is talking to Ewan McGregor about joining the cast.

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No longer the Kiwi Songbird, appearently she has moved.

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drew Maestro Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Posts: 1,059	Members' Photography (2) Aug 17, 2009 7:35:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drew on Aug 17, 2009 7:35:31 GMT I would agree with Colin. Richmond, Yorks. The Coffee House is up for sale!

drew Maestro Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Posts: 1,059	Members' Photography (2) Aug 14, 2009 13:22:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drew on Aug 14, 2009 13:22:02 GMT Gini and I are a little concerned about our son Jonathan's enthusiastic wildlife photography. We are sure that he was upset missing out on BBC's "Wildest Dreams" competition, he seems to be trying to outdo the other contestants.

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