Jennifer Campbell continues her exploration of music and the powerful effect it can have on our lives. To read part 1 of Can Music Save Your Life, click here.
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Festival Guide 2013: Glastonbury
This year we see the return of Glastonbury after taking a year out last year. It is sure to be an epic comeback from the family friendly festival set in the beautiful backdrop of Somerset in the West Country. This year the stars set to grace the famous pyramid stage are rock legends The Rolling [...]
Festival Guide 2013: Wireless
If you can’t get to T in the Park this summer perhaps Wireless festival could be the one you go to? Also running from 12th-14th July like T in the Park this is perfect for those in the South. With Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z headlining over the weekend and an additional day added this year [...]
Festival Guide 2013: T in the Park
The time has come when you are beginning to make your summer plans. Depending on what stage you are at in your life, these plans will vary from person to person. One thing that happens every year is the music festival. We have an extensive choice of festivals worldwide, so whether you stay here in [...]
Win Tickets to BBC Good Food Show Winter
City Connect has teamed up with simply.food – the blog written by our Food Writer Nayna Kanabar – to offer readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to the BBC Good Food Show Winter taking place at the NEC Birmingham between 28 November and 2 December 2012. The Prize Draw closes on 15 November so don’t delay [...]
Win Tickets to Ideal Home Show Christmas 2012
City Connect has teamed up with simply.food – the blog written by our Food Writer Nayna Kanabar – to offer readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Ideal Home Show at Christmas 2012 taking place at London’s Earls Court on 14-18 November. The Prize Draw closes on 30 October so don’t [...]
Happy Fourth of July!
City Connect wishes all our American readers a very happy Fourth of July! Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, [...]
Wimbledon – History and a Bluffers Guide
City Connect loves attending Wimbledon but for those of you whom have yet to attend the best bluffers guide to behind the scenes at Wimbledon is found on its very own webpage. THE HISTORY OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Wimbledon 2012 will be the 126th time that The All England Lawn Tennis Club will have hosted The [...]
Photography Studio Launches a Snappy Appeal
A photography studio in Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, spent last weekend clicking away to raise money so that families can stay close by to their child when they are being treated in hospital – and has already raised a brilliant £110. Suffolk based Lighthouse Studios kick started their fundraising efforts recently to support The Sick Children’s [...]
Debenhams Cambridge – Elizabeth Arden Makeover & Prize Draw
Attention all female readers of City Connect in the Cambridge area… Debenhams Cambridge in the Grafton Centre will be hosting a special beauty event at the Elizabeth Arden counter on 9 & 10 May. International Make Up Artist Joseph Hernandez will be on hand to offer a personal masterclass and will provide expert tips and [...]
Review: The Six Nations 2012
With The Olympics and the UEFA European Championships just around the corner, there is a lot to be said for 2012’s sporting calendar. However, whilst the anticipation of the summer’s events rises, the first sporting major event of the year came to an end this weekend – the thirteenth year of rugby’s Six Nations. Pulling [...]
Stem Cell Technology Reveals Clues to Alzheimer’s
Scientists in the US have used stem cells from patients to overcome the challenge of obtaining live brain cells, allowing them to learn more about the causes of Alzheimer’s. The study, published online today in the journal Nature, provides new opportunities for scientists to model the complex disease. Induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPSCs, are [...]
Outspoken Delivery Expands Bicycle Fleet
Innovative Cambridge cycle courier company Outspoken Delivery has expanded its fleet of delivery bicycles. The first of three new Cycles Maximus trikes capable of carrying up to 250kg of cargo will shortly be seen delivering to parts of Cambridge city centre which vans and lorries cannot easily access. Outspoken are a lead partner in an [...]
December Sessions O2 Greenwhich
The festive season is well and truly in full swing, take a walk round London and you can’t resist feeling excited for Christmas. What better way to spend the time leading up to Christmas than going to free gig? The December Sessions are well under way at the O2 London. Through-out the month the venue [...]
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
In the peak of summer, where would you most likely spend your holidays? For a lot of people, skiing in the Alps or sunning on a beach in the Caribbean has a lot of appeal. However for over 20,000 people, it is the capital of Scotland has the biggest drawing point. Edinburgh. A city of [...]
Snow Time
Saturday 22nd October, Earl’s Court, 11:15am: I had just arrived at Metrosnow, billed as ‘the greatest wintersports show in the world’. It still being relatively early on a Saturday morning, there weren’t many punters hanging around, and the poor people manning some inflatable promotional activity outside Earl’s Court looked bored and cold. Once inside the [...]
CitySocialising Cambridge Events: 17-24 October 2011
City Connect supports the Cambridge events held by CitySocialising Cambridge where you can meet new people, enjoy socialising at events in Cambridge and increase your social circle. We are proud to promote these Cambridge events to our City Connect readers making them accessible to all. If you are interested in the following Cambridge events, either [...]
CitySocialising Cambridge Events: 10-16 October 2011
City Connect supports the Cambridge events held by CitySocialising Cambridge where you can meet new people, enjoy socialising at events in Cambridge and increase your social circle. We are proud to promote these Cambridge events to our City Connect readers making them accessible to all. If you are interested in the following Cambridge events, either leave a comment [...]
19th October – Irish Pub Drinks & Live Music – London
City Connect supports London events from numerous organisations. We are proud to promote these London events to our City Connect readers making them accessible to all. If you are interested in this London event, either leave a comment below or go to the CitySocialising website. If you have any suggestions for other London events for [...]
Festival of Ideas
The Festival of Ideas, the UK’s only arts, humanities and social sciences festival, occurs throughout Cambridge during 19-30th October. There are more than 160 free events for all ages, which last year attracted over 9,000 visitors. World-class speakers, celebrity writers and leading academics will be on hand to engage, explain and examine today’s burning issues [...]
30th September – Firefly Bar – London
City Connect supports London events from numerous organisations. We are proud to promote these London events to our City Connect readers making them accessible to all. If you are interested in this London event, either leave a comment below or go to the CitySocialising website. If you have any suggestions for other London events for [...]
24th September – Pub Mini Mingle – London
City Connect supports London events from numerous organisations. We are proud to promote these London events to our City Connect readers making them accessible to all. If you are interested in this London event, either leave a comment below or go to the CitySocialising website. If you have any suggestions for other London events for [...]
23rd September – Mayfair Bar – London
City Connect supports London events from numerous organisations. We are proud to promote these London events to our City Connect readers making them accessible to all. If you are interested in this London event, either leave a comment below or go to the CitySocialising website. If you have any suggestions for other London events for [...]
20th September – New Members Night – London
City Connect supports London events from numerous organisations. We are proud to promote these London events to our City Connect readers making them accessible to all. If you are interested in this London event, either leave a comment below or go to the CitySocialising website. If you have any suggestions for other London events for [...]
Charity Evening with Dame Evelyn Glennie
Hosted jointly by The Business Club Cambridge and The Inspired Group, on September 29th world-renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie will give an inspirational talk on Entrepreneurial Spirit in aid of East Anglia Childrens Hospice, Scotsdales Charitable Trust and Able Child Africa. Renowned as one of the most innovative and eclectic musicians in the international arena, [...]
16th September – Islington Friday Jazz – London
City Connect supports London events from numerous organisations. We are proud to promote these London events to our City Connect readers making them accessible to all. If you are interested in this London event, either leave a comment below or go to the CitySocialising website. If you have any suggestions for other London events for [...]
13th September – New Members Night – Cambridge
City Connect supports Cambridge events from numerous organisations. We are proud to promote these Cambridge events to our City Connect readers making them accessible to all. If you are interested in this Cambridge event, either leave a comment below or go to the CitySocialising website. If you have any suggestions for other Cambridge events for [...]
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How to Avoid Blind Date Disasters
Adrian Fernand – Australia’s seriously stylish agony uncle and creator of idobelieveicamewithahat.com – answers your questions on life, the universe and everything. This week, Adrian has advice on how to [...]
Style
The Nightie: India’s Go-To Outfit
Like it or not, what we wear defines us- what we do, how much we earn, what music we listen to, young, old, off to the shops or out for [...]
Relationships
The Dating Diary of Miss X – Chapter 11
Decided to stay an extra day in the Hotel due to bad weather. You’d think we’d be all over each other but he seemed slightly cold – I found out this was due to the [...]
