Culture shorts.Beamish Museum Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum is an open air museum located near the town of Stanley, County Durham, England. Beamish tries to show what life was like in a typical northern town in the early 20th century — much of the restoration and interpretation is is looking for sponsors for next summer's historic events programme. Stretching from April to October, the schedule sees crowd-drawing events happening most weekends ( often attracting around 3,000 people to the Museum. The events include traditional community gatherings, re-enacting how they would have been in 1913 ( May Day and Harvest Home harvest home n. 1. The completion of a harvest. 2. a. The time of completing a harvest. b. A festival held at this time. c. A song sung at this time. Noun 1. are two examples ( and attractions such as the Georgian Fair, set in the 1820s and the Plough Match, and country show from the early 19th Century. Two levels of sponsorship are available, ( at pounds 500 and pounds 1,000 ( with benefits lasting the whole season and including free tickets for staff. For information, contact Anne Burton on (0191) 370-4021. GIRLS Aloud Girls Aloud are Smash Hits Poll Winners, TMF Award winning and BRIT Award nominated British girl group who found fame after winning the ITV1 talent show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002 on which they were created. have announced a second date at the Metro Radio Arena next year. As well as playing the venue on May 18, the all-female quintet, which includes the now footballer's wife, Geordie Cheryl Cole, will also be making an earlier visit on May 14. Currently riding high on the chart-topping success of their greatest hits compilation, as well as their new single, Something Kinda Ooooh, the girls are clearly in high demand from their fans, forcing Arena bosses to hastily organise a second date. Tickets are available from the box office on 0870 707-8000 or online at www.metroradioarena.co.uk BALTIC has appointed a new director of communications Director of Communications is a position in the private and public sectors. The Director of Communications is responsible for managing and directing an organization's internal and external communications. . Claire Byers, who currently works for One NorthEast will take up her post at the beginning of next year. Announcing her appointment, Peter Doroshenko, director of Baltic, said: "I am delighted to be welcoming Claire to Baltic. Her arrival marks the last piece in the jigsaw of our first-rate management team." Claire said: "I am absolutely delighted to be joining the Baltic team at the beginning of what is an exciting new era for the gallery. "The vision, energy and commitment of everyone at Baltic in ensuring that visitors have the chance to enjoy the very best of international contemporary art, is infectious. I can't wait to be telling the story." ALEXANDER O'Neal will play Newcastle City Hall Newcastle City Hall is a concert hall located in Newcastle upon Tyne, which has hosted many popular music acts through the years. It is adjacent to the city baths. External links
Following the recent re-release of his live album, the soul singer has booked a 25-date UK tour, which rolls up in Tyneside on April 22. Tickets, priced pounds 22.50, pounds 20 and pounds 15 are on sale now. Call (0191) 261-2606 or visit www.newcastle.gov.uk/cityhall to book. |
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