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Come and join us at an exclusive Telegraph reader event in partnership with Tourism Queensland, Qantas and Tailor Made Travel.


Taking place on Wednesday February 15, 2012 at The Telegraph offices in London, you’ll get the chance to meet Monty Halls, the BBC Great Barrier Reef series presenter and James Brickell, the producer.


These two experts will be speaking about their experiences filming this fascinating natural wonder and you’ll also have the chance to meet the travel experts from Tourism Queensland and Tailor Made Travel who can help you plan your dream holiday to the tropical Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region.


If you would like to attend this fantastic event, sign up for your Great Barrier Reef reader event tickets here.


Please note: Tickets are limited and subject to availability and will be issued on a first come, first served basis. Maximum of two tickets per person. The closing date for sign-up is Tuesday February 14, 2012 at 9:00 pm.



Event itinerary:

1800hrs: Guests arrive at 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London

1830hrs: Introduction from Tourism Queensland, followed by talk with Monty Halls and James Brickell

1930hrs: Drinks and canapés to be served – opportunity to meet the experts

2100hrs: Evening concludes


The speakers:

Monty Halls is a writer, explorer, television presenter and public speaker. A former Royal Marines officer who worked with Nelson Mandela on the peace process in South Africa, he left the services in 1996 to pursue a career in leading expeditions. He has presented series and documentaries for BBC1 and BBC2, Channel 4, the Discovery Channel, The National Geographic Channel, and the History Channel.

James Brickell is a two time BAFTA award winning wildlife filmmaker. Inspired by figures such as Gerald Durrell and Jacques Cousteaux, James became fascinated by animals from a young age and filled his parents’ house with a menagerie of exotic animals. He has directed some of the most highly regarded TV presenters in the business including Steve Backshall, Sir David Attenborough, Monty Halls, Simon King, Charlotte Uhlenbroek, Nick Baker and Michaela Strachan.

Sign up for your Great Barrier Reef reader event tickets here


For more information on the Great Barrier Reef, visit experiencequeensland.com/greatbarrierreef

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FREE exhibitions and events at gallery@oxo, Bargehouse, and Riverside walkway.
London SE1 9PH.


22-26 Feb 2012 SASAPARI Exhibition: Korea 11:00-18:00 Bargehouse Free.
21 Mar - 01 Apr 2012 Down's Syndrome Association 11:00-18:00 gallery@oxo Free.
04-15 Apr 2012 All that Glisters 11:00-18:00 gallery@oxo Free.

The design studios at Oxo Tower Wharf provide an opportunity to see artists at work and commission or p*rchase a striking variety of furniture, fashion, fine art, jewellery, glass, ceramics and textiles.

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12 Feb 2012 Love Food Valentines Day Festival, Bristol
Sun 10:30-16:00 Paintworks Event Space, Bath Road BS4 3EH.

Huge indoor market full of treats and gifts from local independent producers.
Pop up restaurant serving an aphrodisiac three course lunch.

Champagne and raw chocolate lounge in a stunning pink yurt, decorated with sumptuous furnishings and sparkling lights.

Live classical string music, hot food and licensed bar.

Free entrance.

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21 Feb 2012 Leadenhall Market Pancake Race Shrove Tuesday 12:30 Outside The Lamb Tavern, 10-12 Leadenhall Market, London EC3V 1LR. The race sees teams from businesses in Leadenhall Market and businesses from the surrounding area battle it out to win this year’s cup. Free to enter teams & free for spectators. The first 100 spectators will receive a complimentary pancake with lemon & sugar. To enter a team, please email Rachel lambtavern@youngs.co.uk

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26 Feb 2012 Maslenitsa Russian Festival, London Sun 13:00-19:00 Trafalgar Square. Traditional and contemporary music, food, family entertainment and crafts etc. Free entrance.

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02-04 Mar 2012 Swanage Blues Festival, Dorset

60 gigs of acoustic and electric blues-based music in 20 indoor venues.

Open mic, jam sessions, workshops, acoustic, electric, rural and urban blues.

Free admission.

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18 Mar 2012 St Patricks Day, London
Sun 12:00 Parade - Green Park to Trafalgar Square. 11:30-18:00 Irish Day Party, Trafalgar Square

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Kids can enjoy free activities with Sporting Chance when schools out

If you’re wondering how to keep the kids busy, happy and active during school holidays we can help with a huge range of free sports activities available across the UK through our Sporting Chance programme.

Sporting Chance gives kids the chance to try a new sport for free – and to make new friends at the same time. So, if they’re inspired by the countdown to the London 2012 Olympics it’s a great time to check out what’s on near you.

There are all sorts of sports and activities on offer – from football, cricket and athletics to swimming, dance and martial arts.

Our Sporting Chance scheme works in partnership with local sports providers to make sports and recreational activities readily available for children over the holidays. It’s our aim to ensure there is opportunities for children in communities local to every Asda store.

Get involved: Sporting Chance will be back in the Spring so check back then to see how you can get involved with sporting activities near you.

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Magic Worlds at Museum of Childhood

Exploring Magic Worlds at Museum of Childhood, a special exhibition dedicated to magic, illusion and fantasy is set to have both kids and adults spellbound during its run. Focusing on the ways in which magic and the illusion of magic have been at the heart of much children's and adults art and entertainment for centuries, the V&A Museum of Childhood revels in the fantastical world.

Magic Worlds at Museum of Childhood
For thousands of years, across all kinds of cultures, magic has been a central part of belief, folklore, storytelling and childhood entertainment. From the villlage Shaman to the likes of modern magician David Blane, they all have the power to enchant, whether we believe in their magical skills or not. Celebrating the history of magic and its practitioners, the exhibition Magic Worlds at Museum of Chidlhood features a host of exciting, unusual and above all magical exhibits.

The history of magic
Looking at the ways in which magic has influenced artists and writers over the years, the exhibition brings together a series of magically influenced articles that are certain to capture the imagination. Magic costumes, identities, tricks, illusions, fantastical tales, film props, merchandise, optical toys and magic lanterns are just some of the items on show in Magic Worlds. Here the Museum of Chilhood also brings together games, books and toys, all of which reflect our human obsession with powers beyond our natural ability.

Get hands on
Any exhibition at the Museum of Childhood wouldn't be the same without the chance to get stuck in and try out some of the exhibits for yourselves. With plenty of hands on activities and games to try out, Magic Worlds at Museum of Childhood explores the themes of conjuring tricks, fairies and enchantment and realms of fantasy. Here kids can get to grips with stories by Hans Christian Anderson and J.R.R. Tolkien, examine fairy themed dressing up costumes and get to grips with magic toy sets.

Magic Worlds at Museum of Childhood takes place from 10am - 5.45pm Saturday 1st October 2011 - Sunday 4th March 2012. Entrance is free.

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Take a Valentines Day tour at the National Gallery to see some of the most romantic and sumptuous art pieces in the collection. The lunchtime tour will be focusing on the themes of love both rewarded and betrayed and will highlight some of the most important works in art history that are in the gallery's possession.

Valentines Day tour at National Gallery
From biblical couples, mythical lovers and historical figures, the Valentines Day tour at the National Gallery will show you some of the most romantic paintings in its permanent collection. If you want to take part in the passion of Valentines Day with your beloved, or are on the lookout for a cultured and arty singleton to woo, the National Gallery lunchtime tour is a great place to start.

The Valentines Day tour at the National Gallery is from 1pm - 2pm, Tuesday 14th February 2012. The tour is free, but places are limited to 40 people and starts at the Sainsbury Wing information desk.