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oin the nation’s favourite ballroom couple on their brand new tour for 2022.

Along with the rest of the world of live entertainment, Anton and Erin had to postpone their 2021 tour due to coronavirus restrictions.

They are delighted to be back next year and have released a short trailer which highlights the excitement and energy of putting on a show, something that has been missed by so many.

SHOWTIME is a glittering celebration that pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest icons of entertainment as Anton & Erin present world class dance inspired by an array of classic performers including Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Charlie Chaplin, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Liza Minelli, Elton John and many more.

With stunning costumes, fabulous live vocals, a high-energy West End dance ensemble and a sensational 23 piece orchestra.

Get ready for Anton & Erin … It’s SHOWTIME!

Anton & Erin come to Birmingham

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Bollywood Blockbuster Devdas to be screened at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Chess icon Gaprindashvili sues Netflix for Queen's Gambit portrayal CLASSIC BOLLYWOOD blockbuster Devdas is to be screened at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre next month with a pre-event curated by Jaivant Patel Dance, celebrating 15 inspiring years of the company.

Based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s enduring novel of lost love, DEVDAS stars Shah Rukh Khan alongside Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit.

After his wealthy family prohibits him from marrying the woman he is in love with, Devdas Mukherjee’s life begins to spiral out of control. Will Devdas stand up to his parent’s opposition and fight for true love or will destiny lead him toward another path?

Audiences can enjoy this Bollywood classic like never before, embrace the stunning cinematography, the amazing dance scenes and the timeless songs from a seat in the Grand’s beautiful historic auditorium.

The screening is in Hindi with English subtitles.

Jaivant Patel Dance is an award winning South Asian Arts company rooted in Wolverhampton and The Black Country.

l The cast of Golidlocks and the Three Bears. Photo by Simon Hadley

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This year’s spectacular festive show will be the first pantomime back in the Hippodrome since the venue recently reopened after almost 18 months of closure and will also mark Jason Donovan’s panto debut.

Alongside Jason – who will

be playing the Evil Ringmaster – and Matt Slack as Ringmaster will be Doreen Tipton as Doreen the Lion Tamer, Andrew Ryan as Dame Betty Barnum, Alexia McIntosh as Candy Floss and Samantha Dorrance as Goldilocks.

The UK’s biggest regional

panto follows Dame Betty Barnum and her daughter Goldilocks, who are battling to save their Big Top circus from the Evil Ringmaster who is intent on stealing their three loveable bears and leaving them in ruin.

Alongside the headline cast, the Hippodrome have also revealed

a spectacular line-up of circus acts including the magnificent magician Phil Hitchcock, aweinspiring motorcycle act Peter Pavlov and The Globe of Speed, the Death-Defying Gemini Sisters and international circus artist Pierre Marchand.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is the first circus-themed pantomime at the Hippodrome for 24 years and includes the set and production values of the sell-out London Palladium pantomime in 2019, alongside lots of new material created especially for the Birmingham cast and audience.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears runs at Birmingham Hippodrome Saturday 18 December 2021 – Sunday 30 January 2022.

CHESS ICON Nona Gaprindashvili has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, saying she was incorrectly portrayed in the hit series The Queen's Gambit.

The case refers to a sequence in the drama's final episode which says Gaprindashvili, now 80, had never played competitive chess with men.

The document says that by 1968, the year in which the episode is set, she had faced at least 59 male players. Netflix said the claim had no merit.

The company said it had the utmost respect for Gaprindashvili and illustrious career but that it would defend the case vigorously.

The Queen's Gambit is based on the 1983 novel by Walter Tevis and focuses on a fictional chess player called Beth Harmon, played by Anya Taylor-Joy. The series was released last year, becoming what Netflix described as its biggest limited scripted series ever. In the final episode, a commentator mentions Gaprindashvili when describing Harmon: "The only unusual thing about her, really, is her sex.

“And even that's not unique in Russia. There's Nona Gaprindashvili, but she's the female world champion and has never faced men."

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f you’re looking for a night of jaw-dropping acrobatics, coupled with dance, physical theatre and music, you’d be hard pressed to find one better than Passagers, performed

by The 7 Fingers.

Centring on the symbology of trains, and the commonality of people on them, the simple set design and props created a stunning backdrop for the

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insane feats performed in front of them by this contemporary circus act, straight out of Canada.

Each member of The 7 Fingers had their own speciality, and were allowed to shine in their respective sections of the show, from hoop tumbling and juggling, to silk work, wire walking and nail-biting acrobatics from 15ft off the stage.

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Beautifully set to a perfect soundtrack, the group, through the occasional spoken word section, and song, enchanted the audience with their movement and grace.

The 7 fingers continue their own journey with Passagers through Brighton and Nottingham, ending in Plymouth from the 11th-12th of October.

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Food & Fine Dining Crafty Nectar Launch their Cider Advent Calendar

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he UK’s leading online craft cider retailer Crafty Nectar are back with their Ultimate Cider Advent Calendar.

Not only will this boozy calendar provide cider lovers with the official countdown to Christmas (inc. award-winning UK cider producers) but this year they are launching the most sustainable drinks advent calendar in the UK. • They plant a tree with every calendar purchase!

• Ciders are made are from local British producers supporting UK orchards/biodiversity • Everything is recyclable • Vegan-friendly Advent

Calendar Each calendar will contain a variety of different styles of ciders and perries from the UK's best cider makers and each bottle will be hidden behind a door to ensure that it still provides that calendar-surprise excitement.

Expect wine-esque Eastern counties cider styles from award-winning producers from the likes of Nightingale Cider in Kent and enjoy West Country tannic ciders from the world's best cider makers, such as Oliver's Cider in Herefordshire and Pilton Cider in Somerset.

What's included in their ‘best in snow’’?

• 24 award-winning ciders from the UK’s top craft producers

• ‘ H o w to Taste Cider’ guide • Interactive tasting notes & reviews • Exclusive ciders & New releases All the ciders featured are made from 100% fresh pressed juice, from traditional cider makers with real stories, plenty of passion and not available in supermarkets.

Whatever your taste there is a cider for everyone and let’s not forget that all these ciders are vegan-friendly, have no added flavourings and are gluten-free.

What’s not to love?

Crafty Nectar CEO Ed Calvert said about their advent calendar

launch: “Last year we brought you the world's first cider advent calendar and we sold out within a few weeks.

"In 2021 we’re thinking about how to bring you the same award-winning producers but without the excess waste associated with Christmas.

"Our goal is to make a positive impact on our planet whilst making full juice, craft cider accessible for all.”

Yes, ‘yule be sorry’ if you missed out!

Millennium Point Unveils Christmas Party Packages AWA R D - W I N N I N G events and conference venue, Millennium Point, has announced its brandnew Christmas packages for 2021, offering businesses two unique festive-themed party experiences.

It is inviting companies to enjoy a Christmas party that promises to be jam-packed with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.

The packages are open to organisations with up to 200 employees throughout November and December.

With the venue’s Dinner Dance Party package, businesses can treat their team to an indulgent two or three course meal, before

hitting the dancefloor and enjoying music from a DJ. From a delicious roast turkey dinner to a traditional Christmas pudding served with custard, guests can choose from muchloved festive dishes from the menu.

The Hollywood Film Party package invites visitors to walk the red carpet and capture snaps against a stylish photo wall, before taking a seat in the venue’s 354-seater auditorium to enjoy an exclusive festivethemed film screening of their choice.

Feel-good Christmas classics Love Actually, Elf, Home Alone and Die Hard, are all available to watch on the big screen, with

those who select the option can also choose from four delicious dishes to enjoy throughout the movie.

Smaller companies are also catered for with the option to join onto a Dinner Dance Shared Party Night.

This shared party experience allows smaller teams to enjoy a three-course meal alongside other businesses. Guests can then enjoy a DJ and Dance floor in Platform or head up to the Auditorium to relax and watch a Christmas film.

Rebecca Delmore, commercial director at Millennium Point,

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said: “We’re delighted to be offering our much-loved Christmas packages for businesses this year, after many companies were unable to celebrate the festive season with their teams last year. It will be wonderful to see people across the city coming together again and we can’t wait to welcome guests through our doors this November and December.”

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options are also available on all three packages, so there’s something on the menu for everybody to enjoy.

McDonald's News: Free Menu Item For Students

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here’s nothing worse than feeling “hangry” in a lecture but McDonald’s is here to make sure all students get to learn on a full stomach.

Whether you’re heading into your first academic year or are returning to Uni after the summer hols, don’t miss out on the McDonald’s student deal which offers a free item with the purchase of any Extra Value or Wrap Meal.

You can bag yourself a free Cheeseburger, Mayo Chicken or McFlurry® Original – by ordering in one of three ways!

In person at a McDonald’s restaurant front counter

Keep things old school and personal at the front counter. When you place your order for an Extra Value or Wrap Meal, simply show a valid student card and pick your free item there and then.

Via the self-order kiosk in a McDonald’s restaurant

Here you’ll need to make sure you have a valid account with Student Beans.

Log in to your Student Beans account (via the app) and click McDonald’s instore offer. You’ll receive an ID & QR code to scan at the self-order kiosk in the

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Order McDelivery My McDonald’s app

The student deal is now available for the first time via McDelivery through the My McDonald’s app – meaning you can get free food direct to your location whether you’re at home, socialising or studying.

First up, make sure you have the My McDonald’s app on your phone.

Log into Student Beans and click McDonald’s online offer. You’ll then paste that code into your My McDonald’s app (Go to the More tab, Click on Scan Vouchers & Click on ‘tap here to manually enter code) to redeem the free item offer.

With free Wi-Fi and most restaurants offering charging stations to keep your phone topped up, the only question is whether to share the free menu item or keep it to yourself.

Another great reason to meet up with old or new friends (looking at you Freshers) and dine out at your local McDonald’s restaurant.

Money saving experts can also scoop a free coffee at McDonald’s.

Use the My McDonald’s app to collect five McCafé loyalty stamps and your next hot drink is FREE.

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HANGING OUT WITH HIGGINS

MONTHLY COLUMN steve@stevehigginsproductions.com www.stevehigginsproductions.com

IT’S OCTOBER!

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ctober is a special month for many!

I know there are special folks born this special month- (Happy Birthday to all Libra and Scorpio!!)- and yes, you ought to celebrate all month!

In Germany as well as other major cities, the commemoration of Oktoberfest takes on a life of its own, with the Fraulein all decked out in their Dirndl dresses and gents in their lederhosen, all dancing on top of the tables with giant beer stein in hand.

There are many more October celebrations, including “World Menopause Day” (18th) and Mother-in-Law Day (25th), not

to mention Halloween!

October is also the month that Jamaica celebrates her seven (7) National Heroes (National Heroes Day is October 18th in Jamaica this year).

The island also pauses every year at this time, to recognize many of its citizens who have contributed valiantly to national life.

There is a committee at Jamaica House, which does the annual selection of those who will be decorated with national honours from the “Order of Distinction” to the “Order of Jamaica”.

In the UK of course, Black History Month is celebrated in October. There are many events,

gatherings, performances, shows celebrating BHM, and I thought I would share one more.

Could we deliberately make the time to share just a little more with our offspring and the younger among us, more of our history, art and culture?

Just log onto the Institute of Jamaica’s website, and there will be a lot to see and a lot to learn! You’ll be stunned by the museum’s displays and stories of pre-independent Jamaica.

You will be reminded of the role of Reggae music as it continues the ‘expressive tradition of rejecting oppression and validating Afro-Jamaican identity and the demand of

equal rights.

After the virtual visit, book a trip when you can, and to take the family to Jamaica and have them experience the history and check out the cultural and historical sites.

There are many, and the Jamaica Tourist Board will prove to be a great source of information and will give you the ‘hook-up’.

Make this Black History Month count and share with the youth among us!

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THE DANVERS STORY

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ometimes when we hear the challenges being faced by others, we may instinctively commiserate, even while thinking of how distant their problem is to our reality….

Until to our horror, it hits close to home.

Meet Karen Danvers Perez – extract from St Catherine, Jamaica, born and raised in humble circumstances in Spanish Town, who from a tender age, had the focus, passion and drive to do whatever she had to do in order to improve her lot.

Karen recounts the poverty she felt, especially when other kids would not play with her, just because of how poor they were. She also missed school quite often, partly due to her lack of interest.

By the time she reached mid-teen-age years, she found herself having to leave her father’s house and ended up at her uncle’s.

However, after a year, found love and acceptance in the arms of one dapper ‘Mr. Romeo’, who she trusted and

admired, even with the well-tailored suits and seeming command of his life….so she moved in with him.

You see, Karen’s life was punctuated by so much poverty, and getting love, attention, and security from Mr. Romeo was what she needed to escape the hell hole of low selfesteem, poverty, and in-security.…but that’s where her life took a sharp left for the worst.

Apart from mis-stating his age (originally 4 years older, he was at least 14 years older that she was), he was no longer Mr. Charming.

The simplest matters turned into big arguments, and his short temper was soon followed by his vile behavior towards her. He would hit her so hard, that she would become unconscious.

Like Mike Tyson, he landed her an uppercut, that caused her to lose her front tooth. At

first, he apologized, but then this behavior was subsequently repeated.

When she tried to escape, she received threats from him, that if she left, her family would have been killed. This threat stopped her in her tracks, and she was paralyzed with fear

for her family, until she got pregnant in her late teens.

At this point, ‘Mr. Romeo’ threatened to take her son away, and then followed through with that threat, moving to another parish altogether.

Although devastated by her son being snatched from her, Karen found much peace during the time away from this man…. even if it was for a month.

Then, out of the blue, he got an opportunity to migrate to the USA, and as it turns out, Karen got back her son.

Would you know that 2 years later, he was deported and found Karen again? By this time, she was struggling with two jobs and trying to raise her son.

Mr. Romeo soon ran afoul of the law in Jamaica and was incarcerated. Karen got another break!

Finally, in 2001, Karen got an

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ast week, Jamaica lost an angel of a singer and a beautiful soul, Jamaica’s Songbird, Karen Smith.

Karen Smith’s angelic voice gave us all a glimpse of her effervescent, refreshing spirit and her beautiful soul.

She epitomized sweetness with unrestrained love and enthusiastic excitement in all she did. On stage, she sang with boundless energy, especially when we sang the duet “Endless Love”, playing along with me- with a giggle -placing a gentle smile on everyone’s heart and a lively rhythm in their being!

Off stage, she was an

opportunity through her job, to emigrate to the USA! When she touched down in Florida, she pulled out that focus, that passion and that drive: - She was on a mission!

She settled down, went to school part time, got her GED (high school certificate), then went on to do her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and now, 2021, Dr. Karen Danvers Perez has opened her OWN institution in Florida- The Danvers Nursing Institute, where nurses from all over the world (who are eligible) can study to take the NCLEX in the

advocate for many causes, which she championed with much vigor & appropriate dose of pure charm. Karen Smith was always totally devoted to her family and her craft.

She was the ultimate professional and a selfless human being. It was always a pleasure to sing with her, chat with her or just be silly with her.

She met every occasion with the right dose of reality, passion, and love. It was an absolute delight having her sing with Steve Higgins Productions and shall miss her enormously. RIP my sister.

USA. She wants to use her story to inspire any woman, or man, who may be experiencing any form of abuse.

She wants to tell the world there is a way out for them, and a path to success.

Please contact Karen at 954-639-1191 for information on the courses available at her institution and look out for her book on overcoming Domestic abuse.

You can find out more information on her website: www.danversnursinginstitute.com

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Message In A Bottle

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s one of the first shows that was postponed as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, Message In A Bottle finally made it to the Hippodrome stage in Birmingham, a mere 18 months behind schedule!

Featuring the emotive and passionate music of Sting, Message In A Bottle combines this with modern dance, breakdancing and more, to produce the story of three young siblings forced to flee

from a civil war in their homeland, and the stories that they find themselves a part of, especially once separated.

Sting’s works and breakdancing aren’t the first pairing we’d have thought to put together, but the superb choreography by Kate Prince really sells the combination.

The song choice is obviously key for many of the sections of the night, with Roxanne set in a brothel, Fields of Gold (sung by Beverly Knight for this occasion) in a scene of reconnection and

memories, and Every Breath You Take during a scene in a prison/ detention centre where guards ominously watch over the main characters.

It really was a joy to behold, despite no words being uttered, the emotional story of love, despair, darkness and survival but most importantly hope.

Message In A Bottle has left Birmingham Hippodrome now, but you can still catch it at the Peacock Theatre, London until the 17th October.

HAIRSPRAY YOU JUST CAN'T STOP THE BEAT!

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l The Interpreters lighting up the stage (Photo Credit: Russell Sutton Coldfield Town Hall)

Dance Hall To Return With Sound Clash Event

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he return of Hairspray to the main stage at Birmingham Hippodrome was long overdue, rescheduled due to COVID restrictions, it is one of the first major shows to wow audiences since the Hippodrome was able to reopen.

Set in Baltimore in the 1960’s, dance loving teen Tracy Turnblad auditions and then realises her dream of dancing on The Corny Collins Show, becoming a celebrity overnight, setting the trends in fashion and dance. Through this break, and the people she meets on the show, pushes her to campaign for the shows integration.

Considering the success of the 2007 start studded film, Hairspray already has a place m a n y

peoples hearts, with the toe-tapping singalong songs from beginning to end burrowing their way into your mind, leaving you humming them for the next week!

The cast could not have been better suited for their roles, with Katie Brace as Tracy bringing a wonderful charisma to the role, alongside the great timing and humour needed to pull off the character.

Edna and Wilbur, Tracy’s parents, played by Alex Bourne and Norman Pace respectively were fantastic, perfectly embodying everything about both characters, and playing off each other with perfect comedic timing. The crowds reaction to their performance of You’re Timeless To Me was testament to just how good a job they did.

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of me not to mention Brenda Edwards, portraying Maybelle, who absolutely stole the show, despite her character only being in it from a little over halfway through.

Her emotional, raw performance of I Know Where I’ve Been was phenomenal, and you could easily see how much it meant to her, and to many even in this day and age, reminding us how far we’ve come, but also how far we’ve left to go.

The rest of the cast were fantastic, accompanied by a wonderful orchestra who together brought the magic of Hairspray to life once again.

Hairspray runs at the Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday October 2nd. For more information, or to buy tickets, check out birminghamhippodrome.com.

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ALTHOUGH WORLD events shut down in March 2020, the sprung dancefloor at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, one of the largest in Birmingham, has not stood completely idle.

Used for a dance school last Autumn and then featured in the filming of a major new release for cinemas, it was covered with carpet to protect it from heavy footfall during the first phase of NHS Covid-19 vaccinations in 2021.

It is set to be uncovered for the welcome return of dancing at the Town Hall in October.

On Friday 8, the Town Hall welcomes the 6th ‘Sound Clash’ event, a highly successful series of dance events which alternate two styles of music.

This time visitors will see the return of 7-piece band The Interpreters, playing two sets of adrenaline-fuelled classic ska and 2-Tone covers, plus uniquely blended sets from Northern Soul DJ Sean Taylor.

Although The Interpreters have played and sold out this event before, this promises to be their best yet as they are joined by local ska

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legend Tony Beet.

In 1989, Tony became vocalist for The International Beat with former members of 2 Tone legends The Beat, going on to be part of the huge international ska revival in the early 90s which included an audience of 100,000 at The Earth Day Festival in USA. The following evening, Saturday October 9, Ultimate Coldplay bring a festival feel to the Town Hall, plus an Indie After Show Party to keep the dancing going after the concert.

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ENTERTAINMENT MOTORS Record Year For Carbon Reduction Despite COVID Stalling Economic Progress THE PAST two decades have seen the UK automotive sector maintain its position as one of the country’s most important economic assets.

Turnover is up 25.7% since 1999, to £60.2 billion last year, with a more than three-fold increase in R&D spending over the same period. However, the past year has seen the industry hit hard by the pandemic with automotive sector turnover down by -24.6%.

Automotive brands are investing billions into the development and production of new zero-emission models.

In 2020 electric vehicles accounted for more than one in 10 registrations, with a 90% increase in the number of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) alone.

Today there are some 130 plug-in car models from which UK drivers can choose, with an increasing number of these made in Britain.

Last year UK production of battery electric (BEV), plughybrid (PHEV) and hybrid vehicles (HEV) rose to 18.8% of all cars made, up from 14.8% in 2019, with BEVs increasing to a 4.5% share, up from 3.4%.

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Dovizioso to make MotoGP return with PETRONAS Yamaha SRT

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talian rider Andrea Dovizioso will join PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team for the remainder of the 2021 season, replacing fellow countryman Franco Morbidelli – who is moving to Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP. ‘Dovi’ made his MotoGP debut in 2008 having taken the 125cc World Championship title in 2004. In his first season in the premier class he finished as top Independent rider, and claimed his first victory one year later.

Since his first premier class race, the Italian has racked up a total of 62 podiums, 15 wins and 7 pole positions. In addition to this, Andrea was also in the championship fight in 2017, 2018 and 2019 – ending all three years

as vice champion.

Marking his much-anticipated return to the championship, Dovizioso will join the Malaysian squad as Valentino Rossi’s teammate for the rest of the 2021 season, starting with the San Marino GP this weekend.

Re-joining his former teammate Fabio Quartararo, Franco Morbidelli graduates to the factory Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team from this weekend’s Grand Prix.

The 2020 Championship runner-up took his first MotoGP podiums and wins with PETRONAS Yamaha SRT in 2020, and everyone would like to sincerely thank Franco for his time with the team and wish him all the very best in his graduation.

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Superpedestrian Announces Free Rides For World Car Free Day LEADING shared micromobility provider Superpedestrian will be offering 20% off all rides on its LINK e-scooters across European towns and cities in celebration of European Mobility Week (16-22 September).

Free 30-minute rides will also be offered in select locations on World Car Free Day (22 September).

The 20% discount will be available across all of Superpedestrian’s European city locations from Thursday 16 September to Wednesday 22 September.

Countries include Austria, Italy, France, Spain, Sweden and Portugal.

Riders simply need to input the code EMW2021 into the Superpedestrian LINK app to access the discount.

On World Car Free Day, the app will automatically charge riders €0/min for the first 30 minutes of their ride in Lisbon, Rome, Turin and Vienna, with no discount code required.

The initiative is expected to cover over 160,000km of riding across Europe, as a result of the €100,000 investment by Superpedestrian.

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POLARIS SUPPORT FOR FUTURE TERRAIN’S FENNEC ENDEAVOUR

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Hague spearheads Crendon Fastrack Honda’s MX2 campaign THE CRENDON Fastrack Honda squad has signed up Jay Hague for a second successive year to contest the major UK MX2 championships in 2022.

After a great rookie season for the team with podium finishes in the British championship and MX Nationals this year, he’ll now be armed with the brand new 2022 Honda CRF250R. Backed by one of the UK’s top timber engineers Crendon, Hague once again joins British champion Tommy Searle and Jake Nicholls in the MX1 class as the team enters its 11th year in professional British motocross. The team is the most respected and highest-profile team in the UK and is run by triple world 500 champion Dave Thorpe.

Former British youth champion Hague, who lives in County Durham, was mentored by Thorpe in 2021 and quickly became a contender for podium finishes at every round.

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olaris is pleased to be supporting Future Terrain’s Fennec Endeavour in the Sahara Desert this year, taking place this month.

Future Terrain is an armed forces rehabilitation and vocational transition charity, helping those who have served their country to move on to the next stage of their life and open new opportunities for the future.

First founded in 2016 by Grant White, a 25-year Royal Marine and lower leg amputee, Future Terrain has gone on to become one of the first in the world to aid the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded, injured and sick service personnel through motorsport HAGERTY enjoyed a hugely successful Goodwood Revival with a stand situated in the popular ‘over the road’ section of the event.

Star of the stand was a stunningly restored, original right-hand drive Lamborghini Miura S originally owned by the Sultan of Brunei.

The bright green paintwork drew the crowds throughout the weekend, who stayed to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere with period sweets and drinks on offer to clients and guests alike.

Jack Butcher, President of Hagerty, was present at the show throughout the weekend to meet with Hagerty clients and partners, as well as to enjoy his first visit to Goodwood Revival.

Guests at the stand had a unique opportunity to meet and chat with the full Hagerty team with many taking the opportunity to question Butcher

adventures and expeditions.

This year, Future Terrain have been using Polaris vehicles to provide driving-related engineering training, qualification enhancement and pre-event terrain testing to prepare the participants for the event of a lifetime in Morocco – the Fennec Endeavour – taking place from 18-25 September.

In the initial phases of the project, prior to the event in Morocco, the Future Terrain team invited its participants to a number of specific training events in the UK to build their driving and piloting skills, as well as gaining useful vehicle accreditation and first aid qualifications via Lantra and the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU).

This not only ensures all participants are fully equipped with the right piloting skills to safely complete the Fennec Endeavour, but also opens the doors to future opportunities with their new skillset and qualifications.

The route in Morocco will take the riders from the starting point in Aït Benhaddou to Ouarzazate, combining technical tracks, huge sand dunes and off road passages, and including a overnight stay out in the dunes, under the stars.

In total, there will be five Polaris RZRs provided for the team when they arrive in Morocco – four RZR Trail S 1000 machines and one four-seater RZR model – ready to take on the challenge.

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THE EXCITING STREET CRED PODCAST HOSTED

BY MARK DWAYNE O ur exciting chatshow and podcast hosted by Street Cred Magazine’s Mark Dwayne has many more explosive episodes to come.

On the 1st of every month you will see Street Cred magazine on screen featuring interviews with creative people in diverse industries such as fashion, music, and hospitality.

The idea of the podcast is to educate its viewers on what it takes to become professional.

Industry innovators are invited to help people who want to move forward in their careers.

Mark describes the show as constructive edutainment that inspires and helps the next generation.

The first successful episode featured comedian Smash, Movie Maker Dylan Duffus, Activist Alison Cope and Jheez Clothing ahead of New York Fashion week.

Mark Dwayne brings the fun and vibes letting the guest be free and to be themselves.

Catch Episode 2 which Mark has themed as Black Legacy to tie in with Black History month.

We have handpicked diverse guests who we see as the now and future successes in our community.

Catch the likes of Hector Shakes founder of the One Community Movement, Female MC Nav Nav, singer songwriter Justina, Life Coach Akeila Browne, Nightlife and all round event promoter

Patrice, Kerry’s Tasty Cakes and fashionista Kenneth Grey.

The show highlights people who deserve the platform to express their talents, Street Cred showcases the unknown as well as

established and is always dedicated to give exposure to up and coming individuals doing great works in the community. We truly keep our eyes on the streets and give recognition to people

who deserve.

View Street Cred Magazine on YouTube and don’t forget to like share and subscribe to the most exciting and unique podcast attached to our magazine celebrating 25 years.

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AHI reflects on duality of fighting injustice and bringing people together on new song

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oronto musician AHI has returned with another display of his “uplifting, original, soulful” (NPR Music) songwriting on “Coldest Fire,” a vulnerable exploration into the challenges of most effectively standing up for unity and justice.

Written during the height of the protests that followed the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and far too many others, “Coldest Fire” reckons with the frustrations that, as AHI describes it, “for me and countless other Black people,

it can often feel like we have to silence a part of ourselves just to exist peacefully…I’m often advised to stay neutral with the hope of bringing people together...but sometimes it feels like a warfare inside when you bottle up your feelings.”

Co-directed by AHI and HYST Films, the accompanying visual was shot at Ripley's Aquarium in Toronto. AHI brings to life the chorus lyric “come here darling, hold me” - and its sentiment of healing - in a moving moment together with his wife and four children; leaning on faith

and family to transcend those submerging feelings of pain and confusion.

Like each of the ten songs on AHI's new album Prospect, “Coldest Fire” was produced by multi GRAMMY Award winner Paul Mabury and recorded in Nashville.

The new album follows a breakout US stretch for the Canadian songwriter, including his national TV debut on CBS This Morning, a Tiny Desk Concert and opening shows at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall and Red Rocks. Prior

to his music career, AHI spent a number of years backpacking across the globe; now infusing his songs with lessons of community, uplift and oneness that he took from extended stays in the Ethiopian Highlands and jungles of Trinidad.

Most recently he released the new song “Danger” from Prospect, which was premiered

by NPR’s All Songs Considered.

AHI has also announced official showcases for AmericanaFest in Nashville later this month, and 2022 North American tour dates in support of Prospect.

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF POSITIVE NEWS

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF POSITIVE NEWS

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ENTERTAINMENT

Chess Icon Gaprindashvili Sues Netflix For Queen's Gambit Portrayal CHESS ICON Nona Gaprindashvili has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, saying she was incorrectly portrayed in the hit series The Queen's Gambit.

The case refers to a sequence in the drama's final episode which says Gaprindashvili, now 80, had never played competitive chess with men.

The document says that by 1968, the year in which the episode is set, she had faced at least 59 male players. Netflix said the claim had no merit.

The company said it had the utmost respect for Gaprindashvili and illustrious career but that it would defend the case vigorously.

The Queen's Gambit is based on the 1983 novel by Walter Tevis and focuses on a fictional chess player called Beth Harmon, played by Anya Taylor-Joy. The series was released last year, becoming what Netflix described as its biggest limited scripted series ever. In the final episode, a commentator mentions Gaprindashvili when describing Harmon: "The only unusual thing about her, really, is her sex.

“And even that's not unique in Russia.

There's Nona Gaprindashvili, but she's the female world champion and has never faced men."

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Casting announced for the return of Blood Brothers

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ill Kenwright's l e g e n d a r y production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers returns to the stage.

The much-loved musical, which performed to sell-out houses and standing ovations on its most recent UK tour in 2019-2020, returns with gusto to Birmingham Hippodrome this November.

In celebration of the musicals’ relaunch, Lyn Paul returns for her farewell tour in the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, which she first made her own in London’s West End. Written by award-winning playwright Willy Russell, few musicals have been received with such acclaim as the multiaward-winning Blood Brothers.

This epic tale of Liverpool life started as a play, performed at a Liverpool comprehensive school in 1981, before opening at the Liverpool Playhouse in 1983.

The musical has since triumphed across the globe, completing sell out seasons in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan, and scooping up four awards for Best Musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway.

The score includes A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It's Not True.

Willy Russell is undeniably one of this country's leading contemporary dramatists with countless credits include Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine. Educating Rita, originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, enjoyed a two-year run in the West End and was made into a movie starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters whilst Shirley Valentine also made the move from stage to screen in an enormously popular film starring Pauline Collins and Tom Conti.

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