WOW What's On Where November 2010

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Complimentary Copy (£2.50 where sold) November 2010

Music Gig listings Live music for dark nights

Events in November Days out

and things to do

Eating out A WOW look at places to eat

Stay sharp WOW looks at smart dress as we head into the festive season

Win With WOW Win tickets to : Cecilia Bartoli Annie God save the King

THEATRE • CINEMA • COMEDY • MUSIC • FASHION • SHOPPING • ART • EVENTS • MOTORING

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UP FRONT – latest news.

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THEATRE – We look at a few productions coming the stage this Season.

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MUSIC – Gigs in the region.

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WOW Interview - WOW talks to a Punk Rock star - Nicholas Banks

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ARTS - Creative stuff!

22 WOW KIDS – Making music 23 WOW Interview - WOW talks to Josie Long Alfa - page 42

24 FASHION – Combat Chic 26 HAIR & BEAUTY – Looking after yourself this Autumn. 28 LADIES THAT DO... shooting. 30 COMEDY – Gags & guffaws 33 MOVIES – Previews of releases for this month 35 EATING OUT – WOW’s pick

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of the eats this month 38 EVENTS – Things to do in November and December. 42 MOTORING – Oooo Alfa 46 WIN WITH WOW – Competitions and reader offers 47 CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY – Big ones & small ones. 48 SECRET MIDLANDS – WOW visits Stamford.

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Pigeon Street Banana Man. The genres cover a wide range of rock and also hardcore punk and pop. Tickets are now on sale from Pay Zone and ABC MH Music priced at ÂŁ3 adults and ÂŁ2 concessions.

Soul for a pound! 3PCFSU 4NZUI $PNNVOJUZ $PODFSU FRiDAY, 19TH NOvembeR The Robert Smyth Jazz Band and Soul Patrol are giving a concert in the main school hall on Friday, 19th November at 7 PM. This is the second of two ‘Community Concerts’ which the bands are putting on this term in a return for a grant given by Market Harborough

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and The Bowden’s Charity towards their China tour. The Jazz Band will be performing in the first half and the Soul Band in the second half. Tickets are only £1 adults and free for concessions and will go on sale from 1st November from Pay Zone and ABC Music

THURSDAY 11 NOvembeR At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The Two Minute Silence is observed on Armistice Day, the day which marks the end of the First World War. At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years continuous warfare. Remembrance Day and the Two Minute Silence have been observed since the end of the First World War, but their relevance remains undiminished. When we bow our heads in reflection, we remember those who fought for our freedom during the two World Wars. But we also mourn and honour those who have lost their lives in more recent conflicts. Today, with troops on duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and other trouble spots around the world, Remembrance, and this two minute tribute, are as important as ever. The Royal British Legion

has always supported the traditional Remembrance Sunday services and the customary Two Minute Silence on that day. As the national custodian of Remembrance, the Legion also believes that when 11th November (Armistice Day) falls on days other than Sundays - on working days - Remembrance should be brought into the everyday life of the nation on those days as well. More than 12,000 British Servicemen and women have been killed or injured on active service since 1945. Each year the nation supports The Royal British Legion’s charity work through the Poppy Appeal. The 2009 Poppy Appeal is emphasising the need to help the Afghan generation of the Armed Forces and their families – today and for the rest of their lives. For their sake, wear a poppy.

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Angel Hotel’s Regency Room. on 13th Nov from 10.30am onwards to share thoughts and ideas on future activities

Need therapy? -BEJFT FWFOJOH BU 8FMMBOE 1BSL tuES 0 NOVEMBER The WPCC PTA are holding a Complimentary Therapies and ladies shopping evening from 6.30 - 10pm at the Assembly Rooms and Community Lounge. You can expect to find Ho-

listic Therapies, reflexology, fitness advice, body shop, jewellery, handbags, hairstyling and Christmas puddings along with a whole variety of other goodies. Entry is only £2 (free for accompanied under 12’s)

It’s Pudsey month! ##$ $IJMESFO *O /FFE FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER Yes it’s that time of year when we all dig deep in the name of Pudsey! Sir Terry Wogan recently announced live on BBC Radio 2 BBC Children in Need’s record breaking total of £39 million. Thanks to additional donations from fundraisers and lovers of the bear, BBC Children in Need have watched November’s telethon total of £20.3 million rise to £39million, putting the charity in line for an historic record breaking total. Today, in the second of four grant rounds £10.9 million will be allocated to projects around the UK to help change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people. Successfully awarded projects include Carers Support Merton in London who are receiving a grant of £115k to provide support to young carers to help decrease

isolation and alienation. This is just one of 415 newly awarded projects which will work to positively change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people under 18 across the UK. The BBC’s recent Strategy Review identified events that bring communities and the nation together as one of the five editorial priorities for the BBC. BBC Children in Need is a prime example of one of those great national occasions that people enjoy watching together and taking part in as a community...

To find out more or to sign up for a fundraising pack go online to www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey

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We’re Going On A Bear Hunt .JDIBFM 3PTFOoT "XBSE 8JOOJOH TUPSZ TUBHFE BU 5PXO )BMM #JSNJOHIBN UIJT $ISJTUNBT 21 Dec 2010 – 12 JAN 2011 There’s a special treat for children this Christmas as Town Hall Birmingham hosts Michael Rosen’s award-winning story We’re Going on a Bear Hunt in a fun-filled adaptation by Sally Cookson. Featuring a lively score by Benji Bower, the show is ideal for children aged

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3 and upwards, with catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure. The favourite children’s story follows the intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear, as they wade through the swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river, and the thick squelchy mud! Are they

scared? Of course not!

We’re GOiNG ON A BeAr HuNt runs from 21 December to 12 January at town Hall Birmingham. tickets are available from the Box Office on 0121 780 3333 or via www. thsh.co.uk

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream 1VDLFS VQ Fri 5 AND MON 22 NOv Tickets are selling fast for this accessible production of Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Fri 5 Nov, 10.30am & 1.30pm. The Castle are delighted to welcome back Shakespeare 4 Kidz with another hit production! Fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings: A Midsummer Night’s Dream has them all. The Bard’s comedy gets a musical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz, whose dazzling version has proved a huge hit every time it has toured. Who can resist the story of a Duke marrying his Amazonian queen, two sets of lovers who

The Mill "FSJBM 5IFBUSF BU UIF $BTUMF WeD 10 NOveMBer The Castle are delighted to welcome back the fantastic aerial theatre company Ockham’s Razor with their amazing, breathtaking new show The Mill. Directed by Toby Sedgwick, The Mill is 5 performers 60 minutes. Experience the sweat, grind and grit of physical work in a wheel of wood and steel which is powered by the performers and suspended in the air. Where a seemingly small decision or action can gather momentum and impetus beyond your control, snowballing until you find yourself running like mad to power the treadmill whilst someone else is riding it like a ferris wheel. Ockham’s Razor, founded in 2004, is made up of three aerial artists who specialise in cre-

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ating physical theatre around new pieces of aerial equipment. Alex Harvey, Charlotte Mooney, and Tina Koch met at the Circomedia Academy of Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance where they all trained in aerial and physical theatre. Ockham’s Razor combine circus, dance and visual theatre to make work that is arresting and entertaining. The premier of their new show, The Mill, performed to 3 sold out nights at The Linbury Studio, Royal Opera House as part of the International Mime Festival 2010. Tickets are priced £1 (£14), Schools £9, Friends £2 off. Call the Box Office on 01933 270 007 or online at www.thecastle.org.uk

elope into the woods where the audience finds Bottom and his funny friends rehearsing a play, feuding fairies and a naughty sprite called Puck, whose mismanaged magic causes no end of merriment. It’s enchanting entertainment for people of all ages because the most famous lines are woven into easy-to-understand modern language. Simply a dream come true. Friday 5 November at The Castle, Wellingborough 01933 270 007 or online at www. thecastle.org.uk Monday 22 at De Montfort Hall, Leicester 0116 233 3111 or www.demontforthall.co.uk

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Annie 5IF XPSMEoT CFTU MPWFE $ISJTUNBT NVTJDBM MON 20 Dec - Fri 31 Dec This heart-warming rags-toriches story of Annie’s adventures, from Miss Hannigan’s orphanage to the luxurious home of Oliver Warbucks, has been told all over the world for decades. First seen on stage in 1976, it really has become one of the best loved family musicals of all

time! With a memorable score including It’s A Hard Knock Life, Easy Street and, of course, the legendary Tomorrow, brilliantly visual choreography, and a side splittingly hilarious script, Annie is a spectacular treat for the whole family. Book now‌ don’t wait until tomorrow.

ANNie is at De Montfort Hall, Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU. For tickets call the box office on 0116 233 3111 or visit www.demontforthall.co.uk

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Punk rock *OUFOTF FNPUJPOBM CSJMMJBOU TUe 9 - SaT 13 NOVember William Carlisle. The world at his feet. Its weight on his shoulders. Intelligent. Articulate. F***ed. As the end of term approaches, a group of sixthformers prepare themselves for the end of their school lives. But as the world begins to open up before them, they are faced with the very real danger it could swallow them whole A raw young cast expose the violence simmering under the surface of achieving success in a blistering new play by Simon Stephens, writer of Pornography and the Olivier Award-winning On the Shore of the Wide World.

PUNK rOCK is at The Curve, Leicester. Tues 9 - Sat 13 Nov. For tickets call the box office on 0116 242 3595 or visit www.curveonline.co.uk

The Very Noisy Night )FBSU XBSNJOH XJOUFSoT UBMF SaT 20 NOVember Based on the charming book by Diana Hendry and Jane Chapman, this is a bewitching tale about a little scared mouse with a big imagination. Little Mouse can’t sleep, for there is something huffing and puffing outside, tap-tapping on the window, and drip-dripping

nearby. Little Mouse would feel a lot safer if he could come into Big Mouse’s bed. But Big Mouse does not want to share his bed and is determined that Little Mouse should sleep alone! Will he stay awake all night, or will Big Mouse finally come to the rescue? Told with enchanting music and magical storytelling, this is a perfect introduction to theatre for young children aged 4 and over. Tickets are priced £ (£6) Family £24 for 4, and can be purchased by calling the box Office on 01933 270 007 or online at www.thecastle.org.uk

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$SPPLFE DBQFST WeD 3 NOvember Following their sell-out production of John Godber’s Bouncers, The Castle are delighted to welcome back Reform Theatre with their new production. Thick as Thieves is a vibrant new comedy by Mark Whiteley that takes the audience into the comically dark underbelly of the world of small-time criminals. Friends Steph and Barry have never been model citizens but they are finding it increasingly hard to stay on the straight and narrow. When the pair decide to turn their hands to housebreaking it leads to hilarious consequences. Our hapless duo has to contend with, amongst other things, shopping deliveries, nosey neighbours, a dead budgie

and a shocking discovery that could change their lives forever. As the night becomes more frantic and frenzied the pair realise that life in crime isn’t all it’s cracked up to be..

Tickets are priced £12 (£10) and can be purchased by calling the box Office on 01 33 270 007 or online at www.thecastle.org.uk. members of The Castle’s birthday party get 15% off.

men in tights. 3PCJO )PPE CSJOHT UIF HPPE UIJT $ISJTUNBT mON 6 – Thu 30 DeCember Have you seen the man who goes by the name of Robin Hood? According to folk lore, he steals from the rich to give to the poor! All your favourite characters will be there, with Friar Tuck, Little John, and of course the love interest Maid Marion. You’ll see all the action unfold with the Sheriff of Nottingham and you can decide – who’s the real baddie after all?! Emmerdale’s Richard Grieve will be taking on the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham! Richard played the role of Jonny Foster in the popular soap from 2007 to 2009. Audiences may

Ashton says, “Following the huge success of our 2009 production The Jungle Book, I am delighted to announce this year’s Christmas offering will be an energetic and entertaining version of Robin Hood. I can promise our audiences a high quality musical adventure suitable for all the family.”

recognize him from his roles in favourite Australian soaps, playing biker Sam Kratz in Neighbours in 1994 and then Dr Lachlan Frazer in Home and Away in 1996. Artistic Director Nik

rObiN hOOD runs from Mon 6 – Thu 30 December with tickets starting from £8.50. Tickets for public sales are now on sale, so call the Box Office on 01933 270 007 or online at www.thecastle.org.uk

Tues Th NOvember - 8pm The ArmsTrONg & miller shOW live Tickets £20 (Concs £18) Following the resounding success of bbC ONe’s bAFTAnominated ArmsTrONg & miller shOW, ben miller (moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (mutual Friends) will be hitting De montfort hall with a brand new live show. With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store including; The street-talking WWii chav pilots; brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon; Terry Devlin, the royal correspondent who really KNOWs the royals; Dennis lincoln-park, the accident-prone culture buff; the Frank Dad; and so many more… 16-20 NOvember (includes saturday afternoon matinee) pACK OF lies, by hugh Whitemore harborough Theatre. suburban couple bob and barbara Jackson are approached by a government agent, asking for their help in a surveillance operation. As the operation progresses, suspicions about the Jacksons’ neighbours, and best friends, a Canadian couple known as peter and helen Kroger, begin to grow and the Jacksons’ happy lives are gradually shattered. hugh Whitemore’s fascinating play, based on true events, opened in the West end in 1 83. it ran for a year in london and later had a successful run on broadway. Tickets are available from harborough District Council.

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Farm boy 5IF DIJMESFO XJMM MPWF .JDIBFM .PSQVSHPoT NBHJDBM TUPSZ Wed 1 december Award-winning former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo has written a compelling sequel to his much-loved novel, War Horse. It’s a moving account of the changing face of the English countryside and a beautifullycrafted reminder that stories really can reach out across the generations. Now this magical tale of the bonds linking grandfather to grandson and ultimately both

to the land has been brought to life by critically-acclaimed New Perspectives Theatre Company in a delightful new family show combining drama, storytelling and original music. Recommended: Families, & Children Aged 7+ Years Farm bOy is at the Uppingham Theatre , 32 Stockerston Road, Uppingham, LE15 9UD 01572 820822 www.uppthearts.co.uk

hamlet: Prince of denmark 5P CF PS OPU UP CFe Thu 2 aNd Fri 3 december Shakespeare’s most iconic and challenging play - arguably the world’s greatest dramatic work - goes for the jugular. Hamlet asks hard questions as the Prince struggles to find one moral absolute in a murderous, corrupt world. • Does revenge justify murder? • Do I murder the king now or wait for proof? • Are women constant and worthy, or flippant and unfaithful? Written at a turbulent time in the playwright’s life, Hamlet has always been seen as the play that defines his greatness – his ability to explore profound

ideas through characters drawn so vividly and completely that they remain ‘alive’ 400 years later. Farm bOy is at the Uppingham Theatre , 32 Stockerston Road, Uppingham, LE15 9UD 01572 820822 www.uppthearts.co.uk

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Wed 17 NOVember Enjoy a brand new piece of Paines Plough drama at The Castle as part of the Autumn drama season. Tiny Volcanoes, written as a Latitude Festival Commission by Laurence Wilson, is performed in Wellingborough on Wed 17 Nov, 7.45pm. The Great British Bulldog has been usurped by snarling hybrids. The bowler hat has morphed into the hoodie. The culture of polite society is now a culture of blame and hatred as our land of hope and glory is torn into extremes. Two actors play a cast of thousands in a fast-paced and hilarious inquisition into broken Britain. Strap yourselves in for a full throttle rollercoaster ride through the dilapidated

attractions of noble old Blighty, exposing the millions of tiny volcanoes bubbling up through our green and pleasant land. With hymns. Tickets are priced ÂŁ12 (ÂŁ10), and can be purchased by calling the box Office on 01933 270 007 or online at www.thecastle.org.uk

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tues 30th - 7.30pm the VagiNa MONOlOgueS tickets £17.50 Following a sell-out season last autumn, the Vagina Monologues comes to De Montfort hall with an all star cast including the brilliant Nikki Sanderson (coronation Street, heart Beat) and the multi-talented Roxanne Pallett (emmerdale, Dancing On ice) and the legendary Sue Jenkins (Brookside). Based on author eve ensler’s ‘Vagina interviews’ conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories. as sharp as Sex and the city and as unmissable as Friends -bring your mum, your best friend, your sister or even your granny – this is the ultimate girls night out… trust us!

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Sat 4 Dec tO SuN 16 JaN 2011 Pantomime at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal will enter another and very exciting dimension this year as television personalities Stephen Mulhern and Gray O’Brien lead the cast, alongside a very unusual 3D co-star, in Aladdin. Known to millions of television viewers for his role of businessman, and Liam Connor’s love rival Tony Gordon in Coronation Street, Gray O’Brien plays Abanazar who will try to thwart poor Aladdin at every opportunity! Gray first appeared in Coronation Street in 2007 and last year was crowned ‘Villain of the Year’ at the British Soap Awards.

Gray says “I’m looking forward to working with Stephen and the rest of the cast and to performing pantomime at the Theatre Royal which has a tremendous reputation for staging a great Christmas show. This production of Aladdin, complete with the 3D effects, is very exciting and I can’t wait to take on the role of another baddie. Look out Nottingham!” Gray added. Aladdin has all of the elements of traditional family pantomime but with the added surprise of an array of outstanding and unmissable visual effects, including a 3D Genie! Wearing 3D glasses at points throughout the pantomime, you can see

the magical Genie rise from his lamp and move around the auditorium, rub the magic lamp as it hovers right in front of your nose and further 3D wizardry will transform the stage into a 3D cave of riches, where Aladdin finds his fortune. The show also features a wonderful 3D magic carpet ride sequence and other visual surprises.

alaDDiN runs at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from Saturday 4 December 2010 to Sunday 16 January 2011. Tickets can be booked by calling the Box Office on 0115 989 5555 or online at www.royalcentre-nottingham. co.uk

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cecilia bartoli 8PSME DMBTT NF[[P TPQSBOP BU UIF 4ZNQIPOZ )BMM #JSNJOHIBN SuNday 5 december As part of her European tour, mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli is at the Symphony Hall for one of the highlights of the season: a journey through

the extraordinary world of eighteenth-century castratos, whose dazzling vocal virtuosity held their contemporaries spellbound. Her latest album, Sacrificium, concentrates on

the music of Nicolò Porpora, whose pupils were the most famous castratos of all time. Experience this music brought to life again, by one of today’s leading singers.

Cecilia Bartoli: Sacrificium Sunday 5 December at 3pm Symphony Hall, Broad Street Birmingham, B1 2EA www.thsh.co.uk Ticket Hotline 0121 780 3333

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the consistently adventurous booking policy of the Clyde Street venue. Now officially branded Mojo mag’s Best Live Act of 2010, Midlake have moved up a notch to the newly branded O2 Academy at the University. They are great live, but don’t expect them to move around much! Meanwhile, for next year’s hottest blues ‘n’

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country acts, highlights at the Musician include Ian Siegal and Caitlin Rose... Sat 6 MIDLAKE + JOHN GRANT O2 Academy Leicester Mon 22 CAITLIN ROSE The Musician Leicester Sat 27 IAN SIEGAL + BEN PRESTAGE The Musician Leicester

Tue 2 THE STYLISTICS Royal & Derngate Northampton WISHBONE ASH The Stables Milton Keynes Wed 3 TIGER PLEASE The Soundhouse Leicester Thu 4 CREDIT CRUNCHERS The Donkey Leicester WHOLE LOTTA LED Sub91 Leicester THE BLACK KEYS Rock City Nottingham Fri 5 LITTLE FISH Kasbah Coventry

Here come the girls 5IF EJWBT BSF CBDLeBOE UIFSFoT B OFX HJSM JO UPXO FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER The brainchild of Lulu, this year’s show welcomes back pop diva and star of Channel 5’s Don’t Stop Believing, Anastacia, and introduces British soul singer and star of M People, Heather Small to the sisterhood. A favourite with fans young and old, the music extravaganza mixes high-octane, high camp, get-up-and-dance, feet-justcan’t-keep-still songs, against a backdrop of breathtaking glamour and fun, fun, fun! It’s a night out never to be forgotten – the must-see show signals the beginning of the party season and the dawn of Woman Power!! With a brand new £1 million stage set, new songs and routines, a new 7 piece band, the show will be sure to get you dancing in the aisles.

HERE COME THE GIRLS . The NIA Academy, Birmingham on Friday 26 November The Ticket Factory on 0844 338 8000

Sat 6 MIDLAKE + JOHN GRANT O2 Academy Leicester DARK SIDE OF THE WALL The Shed Leicester URBAN FOLK QUARTET: JOE BROUGHTON The Castle Wellingborough BEYOND THE BARRICADE Bedworth Civic Hall Sun 7 MARTIN STEPHENSON + THE DAINTEES The Musician Leicester Tue 9 LINKIN PARK LG Arena Birmingham Wed 10 IAN SIEGAL + BEN PRESTAGE The Stables Milton Keynes Thu 11 LEVELLERS New Roadmender Northampton MARINA & THE DIAMONDS Warwick University SU Coventry TOM PAXTON The Stables Milton Keynes MIDGE URE The Rescue Rooms Nottingham Sat 13 A GENUINE FREAKSHOW Sumo Leicester VICE SQUAD Lock 42 Leicester THE BEST BLUES BROTHERS SHOW: JAKE & ELWOOD Ricoh Arena Coventry

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Wed 17 ATHLETE The Assembly Leamington Spa THE DIVINE COMEDY Warwick Arts Centre Coventry Thu 18 MOTORHEAD De Montfort Hall Leicester JOE LONGTHORNE Assembly Rooms Tamworth Fri 19 CLEM CURTIS & THE FOUNDATIONS The Stables Milton Keynes A-HA LG Arena Birmingham Sat 20 LAVA LOUNGE: JOOKS OF KENT Firebug Leicester MICK PINI The Musician Leicester Sun 21 STEVE HACKETT The Assembly Leamington Spa Mon 22 THE WEDDING PRESENT O2 Academy Leicester Mon 22-Tue 23 TALON - THE BEST OF THE EAGLES The Stables Milton Keynes

WED 3 NOVEMBER With Roger Christian sadly no longer with us as of 1998, Russell Christian no longer wishing to tour and chief songwriter Henry Christian Priestman now an ex-member of the band, there’s only Garry Christian left to lend the act his name. However, you only need to

hear the sweet soul synths, the acoustic guitars, the grumpy Liverpudlian social comment and that wonderfully distinctive soulful voice, and it could almost be 1988 all over again. ‘Ideal World’. ‘Harvest for the World’. ‘Forgotten Town’. There’s no doubt when you’re listening to the one and only Christians.

Thu 25 JOOLS HOLLAND + RUBY TURNER + LOUISE MARSHALL + ALISON MOYET + RUMER De Montfort Hall Leicester

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Fri 26 THE KINGS OF HARMONY SHOW: THE JETS Cripps Hall Northampton PAUL WELLER + THE BEES LG Arena Birmingham

WED 3 NOVEMBER The Grammy-award winning, platinum-selling, high priestess of R&B is back. . Playing LG Arena on Wednesday 3 November, Mary will be joined by the UK’s very own soul star Lemar as special guest support.

Sat 27 THE LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR The Stables Milton Keynes Sat 27 JEDWARD Symphony Hall Birmingham

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Wed 3 THE CHRISTIANS The Assembly Leamington Spa Fri 5 The Stables Milton Keynes Sat 27 No.1 Shakespeare Street Bar & Grill Stratford Upon Avon Tue 30 LG Arena Birmingham (+ KOOL & THE GANG + SISTER SLEDGE + ABC + HOWARD JONES + GO WEST! + T’PAU)

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FRI 5 NOVEMBER With her gigantic quiff and flamboyant wardrobe, Paloma Faith appeared at first to be a chip off La Roux’s block, but then she only went and released WOW’s retrospective Album of 2009, ‘Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful?’, which gathered up her burlesque background together with a huge disco strut and a rocky capability that frankly trumped all the Rouxs, Boots and Florences of this parish. Smoke and Mirrors. Stone Cold Sober. New York.

Expect a vast show. Cut from straighter cloth, Pixie Lott has less oodles of irony built into in her tunes – no pirate hats here – which also range into that familiar retro jerky beat beloved of La Roux, Marina and the New Grrl Power crew. Hmm, it is just possible that her target audience is younger than us lot. Almost unbelievably. Fri 5 PALOMA FAITH + ELIZA DOOLITTLE Mon 29 PIXIE LOTT De Montfort Hall Leicester

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TUeS 2 NOVemBer The Middle East Peace Orchestra combines virtuoso players from various ethnic groups with a Middle Eastern background, who happily play Jewish ‘Klezmer’, Middle Eastern ‘Makam’ and classical Arab music. It’s a brave a bold move that makes perfect political and musical sense, showcasing the treas-

ures of both great traditions, playing concerts for peace that have thrilled critics and audiences the world over. Talking of international plaudits, Wishbone Ash founder members Andy Powell and Ted Turner were both voted among the top 20 guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2002, adding yet more CV

power to their standing as Melody Maker’s ‘Brightest Hope’ of 1974! Andy’s still on board, still a guitar legend, still carrying the torch for Britain’s own precious rocking tradition! TUe 2 WiShBONe aSh TUe 23 miDDle eaST PeaCe OrCheSTra The Stables milton Keynes

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of Sound recreated live, all hung with glittering festive decorations such as White Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Winter Wonderland. First time round, they were sung by the likes of the Crystals and Ronettes, now taken up by a great eight-piece line-up of musicians plucked from the bands of Van Morrison, Robbie

Williams and Eric Clapton, who will also be pitching in latterday classics such as ‘Fairytale Of New York’ and ‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday’. A singalong spectacular.

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that takes audiences on a musical expedition spanning three decades of Michael Jackson’s chart topping music. From ABC to You Rock My World, no song is forgotten in this electrifying revival of Pop Music’s Royal Highness.

Fri 12 WHO’S BAD De Montfort Hall Leicester

Saturday 4th december The Northampton Philharmonic Choir main concert this term is titled ‘God Save the King!’ and will include Four Coronation Anthems by George Frideric Handel. Northampton Philharmonic Choir perform in a number of venues in the county and beyond, and welcome new singers throughout the year. They perform at least one major concert each term, with extra events in our schedule from time to time including a concert at Althorp House on November 26. If you enjoy singing, why not join them for a rehearsal and give it a try? The NPO regularly rehearse on Tuesday evenings,

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mONday 15th NOvember UB40 are to celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal debut album Signing Off by performing the whole album live during a tour of intimate venues. Taking its name from the unemployment form, Signing Off was heralded as a landmark album when it was released in late August 1980. Mixing reggae and dub, Signing Off chronicled the times,

and wider social and political issues, as well as the plight of communities throughout the country during the early Thatcher years. After playing the album in full, the band will perform a second set on the evening featuring some of the band’s most loved tracks.

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and academic pressure that teenagers experience. It’s a time of great anxiety, too,

all of which can lead someone to question the sense of ‘me’. It’s a time of self discovery, and it’s exciting to be taken along by the characters’ journeys on stage. F>F Prior to Punk Rock, what was your performing highlight? =1 The highlight of my career so far was playing to a full house at the Old Vic in the 24-hour plays of 2010 – where writers, directors, actors and producers have only 24 hours to write, perform and produce six new plays! F>F Tell us a bit about what you’ve been up to since you left the city. =1 I moved to Warwickshire, but still have lots of family in Leicester, and spent time here – especially watching Leicester Tigers! – when I was a boarder at Oakham School. Then I studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and graduated in 2009. ‘Punk Rock’ was my first job last year, which was very lucky. F>F And your ambitions for the future?

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His images are full of light, because his godlike subjects live in the limelight and seem to feel at home basking in the reflection of a lens. But Nick’s photographs aren’t always images of adoration: his opportunist lens can cut right through to these mere mortals’ souls. “Nick is an extraordinary

photographer with a wicked sense of humour,” says JGallery curator Sue Brooks of an artist whose work is peculiarly suited to the music room, the office or public space. “And he has an eye for capturing the unexpected whilst retaining the theme of an image in his very own, sublime style.”

Fri 19 until Christmas NICK ELLIOTT – JUST THIS SIDE OF SANE jGallery Moulton Northampton Normal opening hours Fri/Sat/ Sun 10am-4pm Tel: 01604 492192. www.jgallery.org.uk

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and, in turn, shapes the identity of local places and spaces. Namely: Northampton and the East Midlands. You’ll never look in the same way again at the iconic Carlsberg Brewery, the Royal & Derngate Theatre, or the frankly awesome Northampton Lighthouse (sorry, the National Lift Tower)…. Sat 30 October until December FIFTY BUILDINGS/50 YEARS Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP Tel: 01604 838111 www.northampton.gov.uk/ museums

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become renowned for the wonderful array of characters and street scenes, offering universal themes that appeal to people of all ages and in all walks of life. Paul has often been described as a modern day Lowry with many of his paintings becoming instantly recognisable.

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and maker using recycled and reclaimed materials combined with embroidery techniques, Kirsty challenges Britain’s ‘throwaway culture’ with her art. Kirsty said: “I want push the boundaries of embroidery and change preconceptions that textiles are boring and old fashioned as well as focusing on our modern ‘disposable lifestyle’. “I want my work to surprise and inspire and I’m thrilled that my ideas, which start from news headlines and documentaries and reflect on consumerism and current affairs, are getting recognition.” The event is a partnership between Nottingham Trent University, the University of Derby, De Montfort University and Loughborough University, with support from Arts Council England.

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inspirational artists; it’s incredible the children’s voices really uplift each and every venue” commented Oritse Williams from JLS. A host of studies have proven the benefits of introducing children to music at an early age and the positive impact this has on their development. The organizers of Young Voices are

adamant that every pupil in the UK should have this opportunity as “the potential benefits are huge.” Children involved in Young Voices grow in confidence and develop many other fundamental skills which aid their learning throughout their education. You can witness this very special occasion at the New LG Arena on 23rd, 24th and 25th November. WOW will be there to let you know how our WOW Kids get on. If you have a choir that is going to attend, please let us know by emailing sales@wowwhatsonwhere.co.uk

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made at high quality. I’ve got a producer that I work with and we made a Radio 4 series [‘All the Planet’s Wonders] that I’m so proud of. I love making things for Radio for – I really love the fact that they’re made now, and people can still listen to them. F>F And changing the world? Your humour’s noticeably less fluffy these days. 9; I’ve spent the last year trying to get more politicised, more involved with activism; but I’m still really just writing about things that interest and affect me. I’ve been doing voluntary work at Medicine Sans Frontieres, and I’m setting up a protest fund to help some people get through university. I gave Ed Vaizey an anti-cuts message in crossstitch last week! F>F You were perhaps the only act at Edinburgh this year with an overt mention of politics!

9; Well, I’m hoping that’s going to change. I think it’s important to harbour some kind of idealism, and that’s what my latest show is all about – making choices about harming the environment and buying goods produced in sweatshops, for example. It’s very complicated trying to work out how to become a human being that you’re proud of! F>F And surely you don’t have time to do anything else? 9; Well, I do a cartoon for Alan Moore’s Dodgem Logic magazine, which is based in Northampton. Check it out at www. dodgemlogic.com. Fri 19 BE HONOURABLE!: JOSIE LONG The Fishmarket Northampton Sat 27 Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrews Church Kettering Sun 5 Dec The Cornerhouse Nottingham

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If you have any beauty questions you would like to ask our expert, please write to: Kara @ Beauty Manor, C/O WOW, 50 St. Mary’s Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7DU.

/JHIU DSFBN VODPWFSFE With time quickly passing this year, it is the same with our, one day you wake up and you look in the mirror and think – Oh My God! Where did that line come from? They gradually appear and your skin can seem more duller, you can just suddenly feel old! But Decleor have answered every girls dream! Excellence De L’Age New Sublime Re-densifying Night Cream.

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to feel refreshed and firm when you wake up. Excellence De L’age is one of my favourite ranges by Decleor, as the results for anyone concerned with ageing are amazing, and as usual we have a professional mask to compliment your Excellence Facial. Excellence De L’age is also a great boost for any ages at any time so don’t miss out! Available from November. Happy Christmas Shopping! Kara x Beauty MaNOr is above Browns Hairdressing, Manor House, High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7NL. To book an appointment telephone 0844 999 4365 www.thebeautymanor.co.uk

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back at you in the mirror! If you keep things simple using a touch of glam power hairspray from Davines you will still stand out from the crowd but with a hint of ‘twilight’ about you. The Cullen look is set to envelope us once more with its dark velvet cloaks touches of lace and blood red lips. Dare to go for a gunpowder slice through your hair or dip your ends in treacle and add a twist of bitter chocolate. Its all about finding your dark side so embrace it, but remember no neck biting and keep away from garlic! Adam.

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choice to shoot lends concern to whether the backlash from the gun will hurt. Apparently this is a very common worry - The answer is no if the gun is held correctly! The protective vest has a gel pad for extra protection and the gun weight is suited to us - Cool! Archery was then given a brief outline as we were both more familiar with this sport. Off we trot through the trees to the Shooting range to get geared up. Clearly full of excitement and just a few nerves, Ben asks who wants to go first? Without hesitation chest pounding Tracy steps forward (everyone duck!) then

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under further supervision, the gun is loaded, and in position, then when ready the command is given for the clay pigeon to be released, aim and fire... the first target is successfully struck WOW! Absolutely exhilarating. With further rounds and after Elaine taking centre stage we put down our weapons, make safe, and head for the Archery range... Again with clear instruction and plenty of patience Rob guides us through the skills required to score points in this activity. Elaine excels at Archery as she sends her arrows soaring through the air and could potentially give Robin Hood a run for his money! To finish off our adventure, Ben took us back to base for another well deserved cup of coffee. He told us that Avalanche Adventures has been going for 8 years now and offers experiences for groups from as young as 12 years old. Its a great place for corporate entertaining

and team building but would also suit individuals as you can purchase a gift token for your chosen amount. What a great alternative pressie request to ask Santa for!

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Avalanche Adventure Welford Road Sibbertoft Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9UJ. Tel: 01858 880 613 info@avalancheadventure.com Opening times: By arrangement Ages: 12 and above. Gift vouchers available.

HAPPy 62nd BiRTHdAy CHARLiE! To mark the occasion on Sun 14th nov 2010 - The Prince of Wales’s birthday gun salute, will be held in London with cannons will be fired at the following locations: - A 41-gun salute at 12 noon fired by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Hyde Park, London - A 62-gun salute at 1pm fired by the Honorable Artillery Company at the Tower of London

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F70C{B >= If you only go to 30 comedy gigs this month… with DJ Fontana Mon 1 MILTON JONES Momo Northampton Wed 3 LORD OF THE MINCE: JULIAN CLARY The Stables Milton Keynes Thu 4 AN AUDIENCE WITH MR NICE: HOWARD MARKS Royal & Derngate Northampton RICH HALL Warwick Arts Centre Coventry Fri 5 THE ARMSTRONG & MILLER SHOW Royal & Derngate Northampton ARDAL O’HANLON Royal & Derngate Northampton Sat 6 COMEDY & CLUB NIGHT: ROB COLLINS + DOUGIE DUNLOP + Highlight Comedy Leicester REGINALD D HUNTER Warwick Arts Centre Coventry Sun 7 BOTTLE ROCKET: ROB DEERING Firebug Leicester BARREL OF FUN: AL MURRAY Royal & Derngate Northampton CHATTERBOX: SARAH MILLICAN The Stables Milton Keynes

Craggy Island Home From Home 0o)BOMPO CBDL PO TUBHF FRI 5 NOVEMBER Ladeez and gennulmen, won’t you please put your hands together and welcome Comedy Newcomer of the Year – Ardal O’Hanlon! Okay, so it was 1994 when the apparently confused young Irishman picked up that gong; but since then success in Father Ted has rather blinded the TV nation to O’Hanlon’s magical and absurd observational comedy. Great to see he’s finally getting out more, back on track to what he does best. A tide of complaints followed last issue’s description of Chris Addison’s act as ‘Daftness! Whimsy! Lies! Smartarsery!’. Sorry, Mrs Addison. Call off the comedy cops and we’ll copy out a sensible bit of loveliness from the Sunday Times: “Downright hilarious,” it says here. “His stories reduced a packed crowd to tears of helpless laughter.”.

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Fri 5 ARDAL O’HANLON Royal & Derngate Northampton Sun 7 Warwick Arts Centre Coventry Sat 6 CHRIS ADDISON Royal & Derngate Northampton Fri 12 The Stables Milton Keynes Mon 15 Nottingham Playhouse Fri 26 Alexandra Theatre Birmingham

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'JWF TUBS GSJWPMJUZ JO ., TUE 14 NOVEMBER When not just one but five of the big critical cheeses in UK comedy deign to give a show a five-star nod, it’s enough to plant the germ of an idea that Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog might be splendid fun. The Mail on Sunday, The Independent, the Sunday Telegraph, Chortle and Time Out all reckon Mr Gilbert out of ‘The Inbetweeners’ has cracked it with this sellout smash hit from the 2010 Edinburgh Festival. He even picked up the Fosters (formerly the Perrier) Comedy Award. Take a hint, eh? Meanwhile, long experience suggests that Sheffield’s finest synthesizer player will be in fine form instructing the nation on moral matters.

Fri 12 THE COMEDY CLUB Lodge Park Sports Centre Corby AL PITCHER’S PICTURE TOUR OF THE WORLD Uppingham Theatre CHRIS ADDISON The Stables Milton Keynes Sat 13-Mon 15 LEE MACK – GOING OUT Symphony Hall Birmingham

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Wed 10 MAGNERS FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: ANDY WHITE + SEAN PERCIVAL + The Willow Leicester

Tue 14 JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH: A MAN WITH NO MORE ROLLS Tue 30 GREG DAVIES: FIRING CHEESEBALLS AT A DOG The Stables Milton Keynes

Sun 14 KEVIN BRIDGES Warwick Arts Centre Coventry Wed 17 THE SUNSHINE TOUR: JOHN BISHOP De Montfort Hall Leicester SCREAMING BLUE MURDER: ANDREW BIRD + STAN STANLEY + PAUL SINHA The Stables Milton Keynes Thu 18 HAL CRUTTENDEN Y Theatre Leicester Sun 21 ISY SUTTIE The Cornerhouse Nottingham Thu 25 BEST OF SHAGGERS: NIK COPPIN Highlight Comedy Leicester MAGNERS FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: CHRISTIAN REILLY + Walnut Tree Inn Northampton Sat 27 JACK WHITEHALL The Cornerhouse Nottingham Tue 30 FLICKING CHEESEBALLS AT A DOG: GREG DAVIES The Stables Milton Keynes

Sat 6 ISY SUTTIE Assembly Rooms Derby Sun 21 The Cornerhouse Nottingham

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of the past 30 years, can pull off an amazing impersonation of Liam Gallagher (for a bloke who looks like Chief Wiggum, you understand), and has been known to strip topless for a marvellously sultry rendition of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On. Ay, carumba. Sun 7 BOTTLE ROCKET: ROB DEERING Firebug Leicester Fri 19 ROB DEERING The Glee Club @ The Arcadian Birmingham

Jongleurs 0O UIF SPBE FRi 12 NOVEMBER A hilarious night of comedy is promised when the ever popular Jongleurs on the Road returns to The Castle for the Autumn season on Fri 12 November, 8pm. Jongleurs – the name which launched the careers of Graham Norton, Rhona Cameron, Jo Brand, Phil Jupitus, Jack Dee, Paul Merton, Dylan Moran and Jenny Eclair now brings the biggest and best stars in the Jongleurs clubs to The Castle. Featuring over two hours of

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laughs from the country’s best stand-up comedians. Certain to be the best night of comedy you will have in a theatre this year! For details of the line-up, check out The Castle website at www. thecastle.org.uk. Tickets are priced £12.50 (£10.50) and members of The Castle’s Birthday Party get 15% off. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office on 01933 270 007 or online at www. thecastle.org.uk

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FRidAy 19th NOVEMBER Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final adventure in the Harry Potter film series, is a muchanticipated motion picture event to be told in two full-length parts. Part 1 begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort’s immortality and destruction--the Horcruxes. On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever. But there are Dark Forces in their midst that

threaten to tear them apart. Meanwhile, the wizarding world has become a dangerous place for all enemies of the Dark Lord. The long-feared war has begun and Voldemort’s Death Eaters seize control of the Ministry of Magic and even Hogwarts, terrorizing and arresting anyone who might oppose them. But the one prize they still seek is the one most valuable to Voldemort: Harry Potter. The Chosen One has become the hunted one as the Death Eaters search for Harry with orders to bring him to Voldemort...alive. Harry’s only hope is to find the Horcruxes before Voldemort finds him. But as he searches for clues, he uncovers an old and almost forgotten tale--the legend of the Deathly Hallows. And if the legend turns out to be true, it could give Voldemort the ultimate power he seeks. Little does Harry know that his future has already been decided by his past when, on

NOVEMBER RELEASES FRidAy 5th duE dAtE As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from Atlanta to be at his wife’s side for their child’s birth, his best intentions go completely awry.

that fateful day, he became “the Boy Who Lived.� No longer just a boy, Harry Potter is drawing ever closer to the task for which he has been preparing since the day he first stepped into Hogwarts: the ultimate battle with Voldemort...

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FRidAy 12th FLiPPEd “Flipped� takes Bryce and Juli from primary to highschool, through triumph and disaster, family drama and first love, as they make the discoveries that will define who they are. SkyLiNE Strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population. yOu AgAiN. Marni heads home for her brother’s wedding and discovers that he’s marrying her high school arch enemy. the claws come out and old wounds are opened in this crazy comedy that proves that not all rivalries are forever. FRidAy 26th MAchEtE After a violent shakedown from a notorious drug lord nearly kills him, Machete, a tough–as– nails vigilante for justice, roams the streets of texas so he can settle the score.

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Let Me in *OOPDFODF EJFT "CCZ EPFTOoU Friday 5th NOVEMBEr An alienated 12 year old boy befriends a mysterious young newcomer to his small town, and discovers an abnormal path to adulthood in Let Me In, a haunting thriller written and directed by filmmaker Matt Reeves (Cloverfield). Twelve year old Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) is violently bullied by his classmates and neglected by his divorcing parents. Achingly lonely, Owen spends his days plotting revenge on his middle school tormentors and his evenings spying on the other inhabitants of his apartment complex. His only friend is his new neighbour Abby (Chloe Moretz), an eerily self-possessed young girl

thE girL WhO kickEd thE hOrNEt’S NESt Lisbeth is fighting for her life. in intensive care and charged with three murders, she not only has to prove her innocence, but also identify government institutions that nearly destroyed her life. UNStOppaBLE a massive unmanned locomotive, nicknamed “the Beast� and loaded with toxic cargo, roars through the countryside, vaporizing anything put in front of it.

anotheR yeaR 12a 3.30PM steven seveRIn – blood oF a Poet u 7.30PM Mon 1 Round IReland wIth a FRIdge Pg 1PM, 7PM (IntRo by tony hawks) back to the FutuRe Pg 4PM the socIal netwoRk 12a 1.15PM, 8.40PM Jackboots on whItehall 12a 3.45PM, 6.15PM tue 2 Round IReland wIth a FRIdge Pg 4PM, 8.30PM back to the FutuRe Pg 6.30PM the socIal netwoRk 12a 3.45PM, 8.45PM Jackboots on whItehall 12a 6.15PM wed 3 Round IReland wIth a FRIdge Pg 6.30PM back to the FutuRe Pg 8.25PM Jackboots on whItehall 12a 4.40PM the socIal netwoRk 12a 7.15PM thu 4 Round IReland wIth a FRIdge Pg 8.20PM back to the FutuRe Pg 6.20PM Jackboots on whItehall 12a 4.45PM the socIal netwoRk 12a 7.15PM

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sat 13 day oF the undead (ZoMbIe FestIval): lIvIng dead at the ManchesteR MoRgue FRI 5 18 12PM anotheR yeaR 12a 1PM, ZoMbIe shoRts Fol4PM, 7PM lowed by ZoMblIes 18 the socIal netwoRk 12a 2.15PM 3.45PM, 8.15PM devIls PlaygRound 18 aFRIca unIted 12a 4.15PM 6.20PM Reel ZoMbIes 18 7PM dellaMoRte dellaMoRe sat 6 18 9.15PM anotheR yeaR 12a 1PM, ZoMbIes oF Mass de3.30PM, 6PM, 8.30PM stRuctIon 18 11.30PM the socIal netwoRk 12a 4PM, 8.30PM anotheR yeaR 12a aFRIca unIted 12a 2.30PM, 7.15PM 6.30PM sun 14 sun 7 MaRy and Max 12a 4PM, anotheR yeaR 12a 1PM, 6.30PM 3.30PM, 6PM, 8.30PM anotheR yeaR 12a the socIal netwoRk 12a 12PM, 7PM 12PM, 8.10PM RaIlways ReMeMbeRed aFRIca unIted 12a 2.30PM 6.15PM Mon 15 Mon 8 MaRy and Max 12a 1PM, anotheR yeaR 12a 1PM, 8.30PM 4.20PM, 7PM PeePlI [lIve] 15 3.45PM, the socIal netwoRk 12a 6.15PM

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who lives next door with her silent father (Richard Jenkins). A frail, troubled child about Owens’s age, Abby emerges from her heavily curtained apartment only at night and always barefoot, seemingly immune to the bitter winter cold. Recognising a fellow outcast, Owen opens up to her and before long, the two have formed a unique bond. When a string of horrific murders puts the town on high alert, Abby’s father disappears, and the terrified girl is left to fend for herself. Still, she repeatedly rebuffs Owen’s efforts to help her and her increasingly bizarre behavior leads the imaginative Owen to suspect she’s hiding an unthinkable secret..

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There’s nothing like a generous cut of roast topside beef with Yorkshire pudding to make a wintery Sunday suddenly special. Or, no less traditional but just a little more adventurous, how does homemade toad in the hole sound – with wild boar sausage and port & onion gravy? Or how about chicken, parsnip and honey casserole – all served up with a choice of potatoes and lashings of fresh vegetables?

There are eternal favourites and more adventurous options available at Harborough’s canalside Waterfront restaurant; but as winter slides toward the season to be jolly, it’s highquality, hearty dishes that really hit the spot, whether you’re choosing from the main fixedprice menu, the recommended vegetarian options or the sensibly priced, wholly appealing children’s menu. It would be easy to pay dou-

ble or even triple for this quality of cooking, fine meat and ingredients, but at the Waterfront two courses are just £10.50, three for £13.50. The ambience is bustling and happy, set theatrically around the hubbub from the open-plan kitchen, with peaceful views outside across the chilly canal basin. Best of all, Sunday lunchtime at the Waterfront doesn’t end at 2pm or 3pm, but extends into the evening, when a

glass or two of Merlot always seem to fit the bill after a day of garden chores or long walks. No, skip that. Best of all is the choice of desserts on the specials board…

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“Auguroni” is the toast of the season – many best wishes! – yet more of which come true at dolci time. Featured at both Firenze and Boboli is Budino di Panettone: take the traditional Italian Christmas cake, panettone, all spiced and candied just as it should be, slice it up and coat it in yummy chocolate ingredients, and you have Italian Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding... to die for! Finally, you get to ceremoniously dunk your homemade Cantuccini in Donato d’egli Antinori, traditionally the wine of holy week, now served chilled. Hmm, almond biscuits and Christmas wine – even better with a dollop of mascarpone on top!

FireNze restauraNt 9 station street, Kibworth Beauchamp Le8 0LN tel: 0116 2796260 www.firenze.co.uk Boboli restaurant 88 Main street, Kibworth Harcourt Le8 0NQ tel: 0116 279 3303 www.bobolirestaurant.co.uk

timo 5JNP 8JOF #BS 3FTUBVSBOU PQFOT JO .BSLFU )BSCPSPVHI TIMO had their Grand Opening of their Market Harborough wine bar and restaurant on Friday 29th October. Their dining experience fuses

contemporary with traditional and offers an experience to satisfy all appetites. Whether you are looking for a quick bite or an a la carte feast, Timo serve home made

perfection. - Varied Italian antipasti - Traditional pizza and pasta - Mouth watering meat and fresh fish to the chefs specification.

Martin Castrogiovanni and Geordan Murphy with performers outside Timo’s on St Mary’s Road in Market Harborough.

- Choices for vegetarians. - Locally sourced salad and vegetables. Delightfully devilish desserts. Or just pop in for a coffee, true Italian style! The Atmosphere is laid back sophistication, whether you want an intimate meal or a group celebration, we are confident of our ability to cater for your needs. Buon appetito

tiMO WiNe Bar & restauraNt 24-26 st Mary’s road, Market Harborough, Le16 7Du tel: 01858 469 169 13 allandale road, stoneygate, Leicester, Le2 2Da tel: 0116 244 8235 www.timorestaurant.co.uk

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The ultimate traditional Christmas! 3PDLJOHIBN $BTUMF SFUVSOT UP $ISJTUNBT &WF 22 26 NOvember Sitting atop its hillside like something out of a fairy tale, there’s nowhere quite like Rockingham Castle to get into the mood for a magical Christmas – especially

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as this November the 900year-old royal castle (a family home these past 450 years!) is staging a wonderfully nostalgic return to Christmas Eve, 1949. It was in the Victorian era that

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so many of our great Christmas traditions were first instigated. The Christmas tree was first decorated by Prince Albert and the Royal Family, while Charles Dickens revived many a dying tradition to create a template for snowy carollers outdoors and cosy family excess indoors. Now Rockingham Castle is to be transformed, taken back in time to the classic era of great, flickering fires, the Great Hall table straining under the weight of seasonal fayre being ferried up from below stairs. Best of all, it will be possible for visitors to walk right back into this world via a fully costumed recreation, and watch the likes of the Butler, Governess, Footman and Housekeeper make their final Christmas preparations. With dramatic seasonal illuminations and period decorations, traditional meals and snacks and gift ideas galore, there’s no better way to set the

stage for the start of the Christmas season, and warm the festive cockles of your heart. 22-26 November CHRISTMAS EVE 1849 Rockingham Castle The costumed tours run throughout the day from 11am until 7.30pm. The Castle tours cost £6 for adults and £2.50 for children. For additional information please call 01536 770240 or go online to www.rockinghamcastle.com

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3RD - 14TH NOVEMBER A one-of-a-kind skating spectacular featuring more than 60 Disney stars is coming to The NIA, Birmingham. Mickey, Minnie and friends from Disney’s Mulan, The Lion King and Pinocchio, and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story, The Incredibles and Finding Nemo, will be taking to the ice while Stitch from Lilo & Stitch drops in to wreak his usual havoc. This grand celebration in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic

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and features more than 60 Disney stars, a sing-along score of award-winning Disney music, stunning choreography, elaborate sets and beautiful costumes.

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To discover more about Disney On Ice, log on to www. disneyonice.com. Tickets can be purchased online at www.theticketfactory.com or by calling The Ticket Factory on 0844 338 8000.

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Autumn designs at Classix $MBTTJY *OUFSJPST CSJOH B UPVDI PG BVUVNO GBTIJPO UP /PSUIBNQUPO Over 70 people enjoyed an evening of wine and canapés learning about the new autumn collection of fabrics and wallpapers at Classix Interiors of Billing Wharf. The new autumn collections were displayed by Angela Creswell and Elizabeth Ibottson of Osborne and Little who gave a short background history of the company which started over 40 years ago. The children’s collection is a beautifully drawn range of fabric and wallpaper by the famous children’s illustrator Quentin Blake. His cockatoos wallpaper, based on a beautiful story, was recently voted the best by Homes and Gardens. Animals are the key theme in this range and the guests delighted in the menagerie alphabet and butterfly designs.

Guests of Classix Interiors at Billing Wharf enjoying the new autumn ranges of fabrics and wallpapers. They felt that younger teenagers would find great amusement in the skateboarding drawings while the mums amongst them also appreciated the feelings of fun elicited by the ‘All Join In’ design, featuring pictures typical of Blake’s expressive cartoon

style. The complete collection is called Zagazoo and is available in Northampton with an exclusive discount of 15% from Classix Interiors. Guests also previewed the new designs in the Maharani range reflecting a passion for

India and its culture. The colour pallet ranged from soft and gentle to bright and energetic. The highlight of the evening’s revelations was the Nina Campbell range Paradiso showing beautifully embroidered birds of paradise on texture linen. Guests literally gasped at the beauty of this intricate design and colour range. Ellie Dennis of Classix Interiors commented “we were thrilled with the response of this presentation as we like to provide clients with exclusive previews of seasonal changes”. ClAssix DesigN, Billing Wharf, Cogenhoe, Northampton, NN7 1NH. Tel: 01604 891333 Email: sales@classix.co.uk Website: www.classix.co.uk www.classix.co.uk

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of the Alfa Romeo Brera quite pleasing, and it got looks of admiration from some people, but it wasn’t quite the sports car I thought it would be. Ride quality is not bad but the Alfa feels a tad cumbersome for such a small car and on bends it seems determined to lapse into understeer. It’s fun to drive, don’t get me wrong, but there’s

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no blistering performance – it’s just pleasantly quick with a 060mph sprint of 7.7 seconds, accompanied by a high pitched roar coming from the lovely tailpipes. The interior styling is simply exquisite with plenty of metallic finishes and all the dials and controls are slanted towards the driver in a really attractive,

traditional, sporty way. There’s even an oil temperature gauge and a very fashionable starter button. Add the fact that there’s plenty of adjustment in both the driver’s seat and the steering column, it’s also an easy car to achieve a comfortable driving position in. Of course this Alfa Romeo is by no means a family car

.0503*/( and yet I managed to fit my two small children in the back. It was a hassle fitting the child seats in place and my wife had to move her front seat forward quite a way, but nonetheless, everyone got in. Even the 300-litre boot just managed to swallow a folded pushchair. Mind you, I did have to shut the boot lid a few times to make sure it stayed in there, but the important thing for me was that the Brera proved versatile enough to be a big boy’s toy, as well as have a family day out in. But what exactly is under the bonnet of the Alfa Romeo Brera? Well, it has a 1750 TBi petrol unit which has

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variable valve timing, direct fuel injection, a turbocharger and an ingenious ‘scavenging’ control system. This, says Alfa Romeo, improves air-flow through the engine and cuts down on turbo lag. The results are impressive with the 1.7-litre engine generating 197bhp and 320Nm of torque from 1,400rpm. Despite the tempting engine and the lovely looks, the Brera has intimidating competition in the guise of the Audi TT, and the Nissan 370z. BMW’s 1-Series Coupe and Peugeot’s bizarre RCZ are also potential rivals. It also won’t retain its value as steadfastly as its premium brand rivals, but starting at around £25,000, the Brera 1750 TBi is not bad value for money. Its running costs shouldn’t be too expensive either. The CO2 emissions are only 189g/km and I managed, even with a family on board, around 34mpg on the combined cycle. So, if you’re after a good looking, sporty car and you want something a little different then the Alfa Romeo Brera could be right up your street. The car makes you happy – it feels a sexy car to be in, and that, I suspect, is why people will buy it..

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In WOW 25 we gave a big thumbs up to the light and nippy Mazda2, but even as we type, the Paris Motor Show is underway, showcasing the upgraded version of the World Car of the Year 2008 – plus the all-new Mazda5, which will be coming under expert scrutiny in these pages very soon. Needless to say, Northampton Mazda will be the first local dealership where you’ll be able to get your hands on these economical, updated, improved and downright jawdropping machines. However, as we all know, there’s more to buying a new car than selecting the model and colour of dream car that catches your eye. The economy offered by the Mazda2 is remarkable even for its class, and the Mazda5’s 1.6 diesel engine will help to significantly trim your motoring bills. At Northampton Mazda, they don’t just have cars that catch your eye and make sound economic sense, but also the

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friendly staff and finance offers to help ideas take shape. Right from the welcoming greeting from sales manager Chris Lovell, the friendly and personal service offered by this exclusive Mazda-only dealership is apparent. As he introduces the wonderful Mazda3 and its slick sibling Mazda6, Chris’s pride in the product beams through. In a series of joyful test-drives available to any guest at the dealership, that pride is readily explained – together with Mazda’s enticing ‘Dance with the Devil’ tagline. And it’s a pride that runs throughout Northampton Mazda. Chris’s colleague John Stanley explains the attractions and benefits of the 0% finance / 50% deposit-50% finance deals available – and the generous PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) offers which can instantly wipe up to £1,250 off the price of a new Mazda. In the on-site workshop, after-

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sales expert Philip Lane is the man who guarantees your new Mazda remains in as-new condition for years to come. And finally, we’re greeted with a warm handshake from general manager Manjit Kang, whose role ensures no guest will leave this dealership with anything but a glowing impression…

And a guaranteed yearning to make one of these dream cars your very own. MazDa NOrthaMptON MOtOrs Riverside Retail Park, Fortune Close, Northampton NN3 9HZ Tel: 01604 405225 www.motorparks.co.uk

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Derek Hammond on the trail of Leicester’s Regency celebrity

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n death, just as in life, the reputation and popularity of historical figures can wax and wane, changing with contemporary fashions and moods. For example, King George IV’s uncrowned consort Queen Caroline, popular with the masses at the time of her death, then spent 150 years viewed as a vulgar harridan before emerging as a more sympathetic figure with many surprising parallels to our own more recent Princess of Wales. Such is the case with another Regency figure, Leicester’s notorious Daniel Lambert, well respected by many rich and powerful people who met

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him, though none proved quite influential enough to prevent Lambert entering history as nothing more than a man who weighed 52 stone. Daniel Lambert was a jailer by trade, working with his father at the small county ‘Bridewell’ prison, which they kept neat and clean for the inmates, at the cutting edge of new, humane prison conditions. Of country stock, Daniel was a strong swimmer as a child, healthy and athletic, and became a noted breeder of cocks, setters and pointers. In 1793, aged 23, he turned the scale at 32 stone despite his modest appetite, remaining active in field sports

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into the new century, when the fame of the kindly 50-stone raconteur spread nationwide. Now Lambert bowed to his celebrity status, having a special carriage built to carry him to London, where he proved a draw at one shilling a time, entertaining guests at a Haymarket address at what might more cruelly be called a peep show. Every contemporary account of his personality underlines his wit and essential shyness, which must have made his “receiving visits of the curious” a painful necessity, either in Leicester Market Place or at Stamford Races, where his handbills were regularly distributed offering his company. And so it was in Stamford, after a star turn at the cockpit, that

Daniel Lambert died suddenly at the Waggon and Horses (near the site of the surviving George Inn, where his walking stick and portrait commemorate the great man). The removal of his body famously necessitated the demolition of a wall, and his burial in St Martin’s Churchyard involving a wheeled coffin, a graveside ramp and the help of 20 men. ‘In Remembrance of that Prodigy in Nature DANIEL LAMBERT, a native of LEICESTER who was possessed of an exalted and convivial Mind and, in personal Greatness had no COMPETITOR: He measured three Feet one Inch round the LEG and weighed FIFTY TWO STONE ELEVEN POUNDS. He departed this life on the 21st of June 1809 AGED 39 YEARS. As a testimony of Respect this Stone is erected by his Friends in Leicester.’ It’s good to report that Stamford Museum have replaced their grisly model of Lambert with a far more informative and sensitive display, properly commemorating this man “replete with anecdote, and of a lively turn of mind...with a choice selection of words, and a variety of subjects”.

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