Plans for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations
The River Thames is to be at the heart of the plans for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
With all the excitement about the Royal Wedding and the London Olympics, it is easy to forget the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is taking place next year.
Although it is good to know that not everyone has forgotten about the remarkable occasion which will be taking place in London in 2012, to celebrate The Queen’s 60 years on the throne.
It was recently announced that the River Thames is to be the main focus for the Diamond Jubilee, with a flotilla comprising of 1,000 boats set to sail down The Thames, accompanied with marching bands and a huge firework display.
The public are being encouraged to join in the seven mile long flotilla, which will be made up of boats of all shapes and sizes.
Members of the public can join in the celebrations either by becoming part of the water-pageant in their own boat, being on-board a passenger boat put on especially for the occasion, or joining the crowds to line the banks of the Thames to watch this remarkable event unfold.
London – A bicycle-friendly city
Two new cycle superhighways bring London closer to being one of the world’s greenest capitals.
With the effects of climate change increasingly rearing its ugly head it is imperative that the world’s leading cities encourage ditching pollution-pumping cars in favour of fume-free bicycles. London is, at last, moving within these realms.
London – A bicycle-friendly city? It’s getting there.
One might argue the city has been a bit slow, compared to the likes of Amsterdam and Oxford, in its drive for a cleaner city with less cars clogging the streets. However, we can now safely say London is catching up in the race to be a truly bicycle-friendly city.
The latest evidence of London’s increasing progression to make life significantly easier for cyclists is the construction of two new cycle superhighways, which will be ready for this July.
The new cycle routes will take cyclists from Wandsworth to Westminster and from Bow to Aldgate, and are the latest stage in the so-called ‘bike takeover’ of London, following on from the two cycle superhighways that were opened in the capital last year, which take cyclists from Merton to The City and from Barking to Tower Gateway.
The new cycle superhighways are part of the Government’s goals to have 12 distinctive blue cycle lanes taking cyclists right into the heart of London.
The best clubs in London to rub shoulders with the Royals
Princess Diana may have been beautiful and glamorous, but she always seemed to have a quizzical and worried expression on her face like she wasn’t really enjoying herself, whilst poor old Sarah Ferguson just goes from one blunder to another, causing an air of embarrassment to hang above Buckingham Palace.
Whilst the ‘old-school’ Royal Family may have made looking grumpy and plagued by anxieties into a fine art, the ‘new-school’ of Royals are adept at having fun, meaning the British Royal Family has now left the 1800s, bypassed a century and swung straight into the 21st century.
Given this new-found excitement and ‘worldliness’ the likes of Prince William and Harry, and their flame-haired cousins, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie have generated, the young Royals have quite a following of fans desperate to rub shoulders with these coveted young stars.
Naturally London is the world’s number one hotspot for ‘Royal groupies’ to be and we take a look at three of the best clubs in London you are likely to spot a Royal in.
Public, Chelsea,
This posh and trendy club only opened at the end of year, and is so magnificently glamorous, that Chelsea’s socialites are still swooning over it.
London sumo fun run 2011
The Sumo Fun Run London – A fun run like no other!
If you are wanting to have some real fun when participating in a fun run this year then attending the Sumo Fun Run London 2011 in Battersea Park could be just the ticket.
Taking place on 18 June 2011, this five- kilometre run will take runners, dressed in inflatable sumo wrestler suits, around one of London’s greenest and prettiest parks.
The event is being held to raise money for the UK-based education charity Gemini-i, which aims to enhance the infrastructure and communication of communities in developing countries by implementing ICT and communication technology.
Runners of all abilities are welcome to join the Sumo Run London, as unlike the real competitors of Japan’s oldest form of martial arts, which is heavily centred on fiercely competitive fighters with one thing on their minds – to win, running for five kilometres around Battersea Park in mid-June in a sumo wrestlers costume, will not involve any serious competition!
Although having said this, we are sure that there will be plenty of ‘faux’ Sumo’s wanting to be crowned Sumo Run London champion on June 18!
So “where can I buy my sumo costume?” you all cry. The rental of a sumo costume is included in the registration fee for the event, which is £30.00. Participators should aim to raise at least £250 in sponsorship.
10 Ways to avoid the Wimbledon Tennis
Whilst some are really looking forward to the tennis, There are others who are dreading Wimbledon 2011.
It might be a good time to check out our Top 10 Ways to avoid Wimbledon Tennis -
- Head to the race track! Wimbledon greyhound racing, the perfect antidote to the tennis!
- In the heart of south West London lies Wimbledon common. Get away from it all and explore over 1000 acres of woodland, scrubland and 9 ponds….You might even spot a Womble!
- During the first week of Wimbledon 2011, the Wimbledon New Theatre will be presenting Jonathon Ansell and Friends. The former G4 lead singer is bound to deliver in this exciting operatic show.
- The Saatchi gallery reopens after renovation and the first exhibition will be ‘The Shape of Things to Come: New Sculpture’.
- With free entry, make your way to the Natural History Museum.
- How about a white knuckle ride on the Thames, James Bond style. RIB voyages offer an exhilarating experience you will not forget.
- A more sedate activity on the Thames would be a visit to The Golden Hinde, a full size and detailed replica of the Tudor warship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the globe in 1577 – 1580.
- Get yourself on TV! You can apply to be in the audience for some amazing TV shows, like Top Gear, Celebrity Juice and X Factor…and it’s free!
- Christie’s are hosting a ‘Sporting Art’ auction on Monday June 27th at 2pm.
- Go to a gig in Hyde Park. During Wimbledon, Hyde Park has an impressive line up of Kings of Leon, Bon Jovi and Arcade Fire. 1st – 3rd July, Hyde Park hosts the Wireless festival with acts including The Black Eyed Peas, Pulp, Chemical Brothers, Plan B, Tinie Tempah and Example.
Or just go for maximum indulgence and luxury. Stay at the only all suite 5 star hotel in London, The Wyndham Grand. You can book through Wyndham Grand Chelsea Harbour or phone 020 7823 3000.
