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EDITOR’S LETTER Sporting contests don’t come bigger than the football World Cup – and with Australia, England and New Zealand invited, and South Africa as host, you certainly won’t need to be a diehard fan to enjoy next summer’s mega soccer party. With the allimportant draw now complete, check out our feature on page 52 for the lowdown on who your nation will be playing.
84 Feel the serenity in Buddhist Nepal
DANIEL LANDON
9 LONDON 9 London Eye 10 London Life 12 CHANGE OF SPACE: Old buildings in London get a new lease of life 14 Food & Drink 16 Spotted
19 ENTERTAINMENT 19 Celebrity News 21 Look Who’s Talking: Dougy Mandagi 22 Cinema 25 Culture 26 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Festive entertainment in the capital 28 TNT Life
30 MUSIC & CLUBS 30 34 36 37
Music Music Listings Clubbing Clubbing Listings
26 Ballet, panto and carols in the capital
38 NEWS & SPORT 38 40 42 45 46 48 49 52
Australia News New Zealand News South Africa News The Week In Sport Cricket Rugby General DESTINATION: SOUTH AFRICA: World Cup 2010 draw revealed
67 Global Vision 69 SOMETHING AULD, SOMETHING NEW: Hogmanay in Scotland 72 Late Deals 75 TNTT Weekender: Prague 76 WALKING ON SUNSHINE: Take a break in Madeira this winter 78 Hotshots 80 Travel Tips 81 Travel News 82 On The Road 83 Gear Up 84 SPIRITUAL JOURNEY: Visit the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal 69 Join the New Year show in Scotland
55 RETURNING HOME 55 Careers 59 ON THE HOME FRONT: Job opportunities in Australia 62 Money 65 Coming & Going
REGULARS
52 Field of dreams: how the World Cup draw looks
4 Letters 6 Wins 130 Desperately Seeking & Dear Reuben
21 The Temper Trap’s Dougy Mandagi