by Glotime | May 9, 2016 | Celebrity, Featured, General, Glo Arts & Entertainment
The very first Pink FAB Ball took place on Friday 6 May at The Landmark Hotel, and a host of famous faces adorned the occasion.
The Pink FAB Ball, which was in association with Breast Cancer Care, was also in honour of the recent passing of Sylvia Anderson, co-creator of Thunderbirds and Lady Penelope.
Thomas Brodie-Sangster from Game of Thrones and Maze Runner, and who incidentally is playing the character of John Tracy in the remake of Thunderbirds for ITV was just one of the stars who were there.
Ava Sangster, Rosaleen Moriarty-Simmonds Obe, Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Representatives from ITV itself arrived to honour the occasion – and followers of the shows over decades from the Fan Club, Fanderson arrived in full regalia.
The characters from The Andersons’ shows mingled amongst the guests and posed for photographs as they arrived for the pre-champagne reception in the gorgeous Gazebo at the Landmark Hotel.
Virgil Tracy, James Price, Sally Manning, Alan Tracy, Tin-Tin
The event was compered by the incredible Barry Cryer who wrote a moving tribute poem to his friend Sylvia, and an up and coming opera singer Olivia Slatter who had just turned 18 – watch this space for more updates.
The charismatic Leighton Jones from The Voice, and he really does have an amazing one, as he performed with his partner Kate – getting the room up on their feet to dance the night away.
Cass Lewis from Skunk Anansie purchased an iconic puppet at the auction, and there were a host of amazing prizes which had been donated by Pinewood Studios, Abbey Road, Sir Richard Taylor of Weta Workshop, and an incredible Voice Over from Lewis Macleod, voice of Postman Pat who sold two prizes to enthusiastic guests – with all proceeds going to The Andersons’ favourite Charity, Breast Cancer Care.
Cass Lewis and friend ! (c) Belinda Kassien
Here are just a few of the paps from the night, but there will be more to come as you tune into Glotime.tv throughout the week.
International Rescue (Star-Eventure-Characters) and Friends (c) Belinda Kassien
Back to you later with more updates on The Pink FAB Ball.
by Glotime | May 9, 2016 | Competitions Expired
MY FAB YEARS is written by Sylvia Anderson, co-creator of Thunderbirds and all the Supermarionation programmes throughout the 50s, 60s and beyond. A must have behind the scenes portrayal of what it was like as a young female University graduate (a rarity in those days) who went from tea girl to one of the most prolific film producers in the country, and is now deemed the ‘Godmother of Sci-fi’.
Her compelling first encounter with a small film company in the late fifties gets you hooked as she takes you on a journey throughout five decades of film making.
The story is big and bold, and contains Sylvia’s personal perspective, and her encounter with fame and the famous, fortune and the ultimate personal price she pays for her success.
A great one to have in your collection if you are a fan or follower of these iconic shows – and have a fascination with a good back story.
A great collectors item, MY FAB YEARS is available on Amazon in Hardback, Paperback or on Audio CD.
Up for grabs here is a copy of the book on AUDIO CD, read by the real Lady Penelope herself Sylvia Anderson
two winners will be selected.
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by Dee | May 1, 2016 | Celebrity, Featured, General
Leighton Jones is one of those rare performers who as Boy George said recently on The Voice – has ‘a voice that melts snow’.
I had the privilege of speaking to him last week as he will be performing for us at The Pink FAB Ball for Breast Cancer Care, which will now also be in memory of my Mother, the legendary Sylvia Anderson of Thunderbirds and Lady Penelope fame.
Leighton was both down to earth and enthusiastic as he told me how passionate he was about performing to raise money for Breast Cancer Care, having suffered a rare form of cancer himself as a child.
Leighton had a bet with his 15 year old son that if he got into the Cardiff Rugby under 16s, he would apply to appear on The Voice. Leighton knew his son would be successful and the rest is history.
Leighton was a full time musician himself before auditioning for The Voice and was snapped up immediately following his incredible first performance – and went on to appear in the finals.
He had already established himself as a musician and performer as he learnt both piano and guitar through his own self tuition, and had already been a support act for Bob Dylan, as well as writing with Pino Palladino of The Who before auditioning for The Voice.
When you listen to Leighton, it touches a part of you that is rare in these days of automated music. To say he is an old soul is almost a cliche, as he is a modern day legend with a talent and depth that can move you well as rock your world.
I am as excited about seeing Leighton Jones perform live as I would any living legend, and equally delighted to be meeting him, and thrilled that he will be on stage at our very special event The Pink FAB Ball.
For further details of The Pink Fab Ball please visit Red Carpet Event – The PINK FAB BALL
A small number of tickets are available here PINK FAB BALL TICKETS
