Grand Designs Live - in London

Grand Designs Live London sponsored by British Gas at ExCeL London
NOW OPEN...

25 April to 4th May 2009, open daily 10am - 6pm

The award winning event for design and inspiration for your home has returned to ExCeL London and we will be open for ten days between 25 April and 4 May.

I've been a couple of times to the show this week and I highly recommend it to anyone, although most things for sale are outrageously expensive. But if you like Design like me then it's still worth taking a look and attending a few seminars!

Scientists find most Earth-like exoplanet ever

.."Astronomers have unveiled the lightest exoplanet ever detected and, in the same distant solar system, the first "serious candidate" for a world with abundant liquid water, both conditions essential for supporting life"..

Sounds rather exciting doesn't it! :D

Two Plays for Gaza

Tony Benn introduces Two Plays for Gaza

Hackney Empire 291 Mare Street London, E8 1EJ
Thursday 21 May 2009 at 7.30 pm

Performed by Tim Pigott-Smith, Corin Redgrave, Janie Dee, Jana Zeineddine, Kika Markham, Roger Lloyd Pack (subject to availability) and others. Plus music by Reem Kelani and Eugene Skeef

More info...
Seven Jewish Children/The Trainer

Artist Travels the Thames to Celebrate 21st Anniversary

A Hampton artist is sketching and painting her way along the 184 miles of the Thames as part of a month-long mission for charity. Sue Bailey began walking the length of the river on April 4, to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the River Thames Boat Project, which owns and operates Richmond Venturer, a specially equipped 26m Dutch barge which provides day and residential cruises and educational activities for people with disabilities. She will record her journey with paintings and sketches and hold an exhibition of selected artwork afterwards.

More into here...
The River Thames Boat Project

Tennant 'cried over final Dr Who scene'

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.."David Tennant says he got emotional while reading his final moments as the 10th Doctor Who. The Scottish actor has six weeks left of filming and with the first of four Doctor Who specials airing on BBC One on Easter Saturday, he'll soon hand over his galactic reins to doctor number 11, Matt Smith"..

The Road to Gaza

A few films from Stewart Halforty (Stop the War Coalition) and Patrick (SWP) in Gaza...

A Video Blog

London demonstrations at G20 April 1-2 2009

.."The leaders of the world’s big powers will meet at the G20 summit in London on 2 April. It is Barack Obama’s first visit to Britain. It is our chance to demand a change from Bush’s war policies"..

I will be going to today's demo which starts outside the US Embassy in Grosvenor Sq at 2pm, and ends at Trafalgar Sq with a Rally with speakers such as Tony Benn. There's also a demo planned outside the G20 venue tomorrow as well. Please come along to these events and show your support if you can. Let's hope we make a difference!

*update*

Thankfully our demo was peaceful...unlike the one at Bank