by Glotime | Feb 8, 2017 | Celebrity, Featured, Glo Arts & Entertainment
Dame Vera Lynn Centenary Concert at London Palladium Saturday 18th March 2017
Russell Watson, Sir Tim Rice, Alan Titchmarsh, Brian Blessed, Simon Callow, Pam St Clement, Anita Harris, Clare Teal and Una Stubbs are the next celebrities announced to perform in 100: A Tribute to Dame Vera Lynn – a one-night spectacular on Saturday 18th March at The London Palladium.
The new stars join the existing line up which includes singing sensations Blake and Hayley Westenra as well as comedian Alexander Armstrong.
More celebrity artistes who will appear and honour The Force’s Sweetheart on the night of the show will be released over the next few weeks.
Celebrating and honouring Dame Vera Lynn’s centenary year, the show will tell the story of her remarkable life, and highlight her many hits such as We’ll Meet Again and The White Cliffs of Dover.
Commenting on their appearance Blake, who first performed with Dame Vera at The Imperial War Museum at a charity function in 2009, said: “Over the last ten years we have enjoyed some beautiful memories with Dame Vera, performing for her, singing with her and even taking her to the dance floor! Being part of Dame Vera’s 100th celebration is an honour and a privilege for all three of us, it will be magical.”
English actress and carry on film star, Anita Harris, added:“Having been lucky enough to share the stage with Dame Vera and Sir Harry Secombe for Her Royal Highness the Queen Mother the echoes of joy and the delight from the audience when Sir Harry introduced Dame Vera to sing The White Cliffs of Dover still ring so clearly in my memory. Now all these years later I am honoured to be paying tribute to such a wonderful lady.”
Those lucky enough to snap up tickets to this star-studded event will not only be treated to a unique West End experience but will most importantly help raise money for the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (DVLCC) – a cause incredibly close to Vera’s heart.
Dame Vera commented:
“I have been involved with children with cerebral palsy since 1955 but one of my greatest achievements was establishing the school for parents, for children under five years with cerebral palsy and other motor learning difficulties. It is with pride that we have now renamed our charity the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity and moved to a new centre in East Sussex. “My role as president of the charity is still hugely important to me. For a family to be suddenly and unexpectedly faced with the news that their child is affected by cerebral palsy is a life-altering experience. The special attention that their child will need in his or her early years is woefully lacking in the public sector. The free service that our charity provides is a lifeline to families. The Charity will support them through the early years and help to ensure that their child achieves their maximum potential and that more children and future adults will be able to take a full and active part in their own lives and make a meaningful contribution to society.”
100: A Tribute to Dame Vera Lynn as it is entitled – is being held at the London Palladium on 18th March 2017.
Tickets are on sale now priced from £50 and available from http://www.seetickets.com/show/100-a-tribute-to-dame-vera-lynn/pal/2/5169
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A Tribute To Dame Vera Lynn at London Palladium, London
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by Glotime | Feb 7, 2017 | Featured, GloKitchen
Gone are the days when home grown was considered a pursuit of the more mature gardener and I am being polite! Especially with the alleged shortage of fresh veg since the Brexit referendum the Good Life is back in abundance.
There can be no-one cooler than iconic DJ Goldie, and even he has his own home grown garden of sumptuous veg, as well as more traditional celebrities like Savannah Miller and Jilly Cooper.
If you are just starting out on the ‘grow your own’ path, you may want to start with some simple DIY seeds of veg provided by your local gardening centre.
Even Tesco are doing a fab range of pre planted produce in ‘buckets’, so you don’t even have to brave the great outdoors if you prefer to gently dip your toe into the planting arena.
We started with our own tomatoes and beans to see how fast they yielded and it is really exciting to behold as little buds turn into delicious fruit and veg.
A great website for you to check out is www.veg.gg and you will be given a step by step guide to getting going with a very good plan of planting a fledgling fruit, vegetable and herb garden.
It is also a great way of introducing children to freshly grown healthy food as many kids still don’t know where fruit and veg come from, let alone how healthy it is to eat freshly grown produce.
It goes without saying that growing your own is also a great way to keep fit and healthy, with fresh calorie free produce guaranteed to boost your immune system and help you lose or sustain weight loss.
There is also a lot to be said for the pure flavour of home grown, and will take you back to childhood with the strong aroma of a fresh tomato or twig of fresh mint.
I guarantee that once you do savour the aroma of your own back yard, you will be hooked on investing in either a greenhouse or a planting area for your produce.
If your garden space is limited, then Allotments are available through your local council, and although the waiting list may be several months, it is extremely inexpensive and well worth the wait.
So what are you waiting for – get out there and plant your seeds.
by Glotime | Feb 2, 2017 | Featured, GloKitchen
Two recipes that are really easy to prepare but filled with goodness and flavour – you really will feel you have died and gone to heaven after tasting these.
So come on – get stuffing!
Mince Stuffed Peppers
INGREDIENTS
250g Minced Beef or Minced Pork 1 Medium Onion 1 Glove Garlic, Peeled and Chopped Finely 50g Button Mushrooms, Chopped 2 Fresh Thyme Leaves, chopped finely Salt & Pepper 2 Red Peppers, Halved and deseeded 50g Strong Cheddar Cheese, Grated
METHOD
Pre-heat oven to 200c, Gas Mark 6 In large pan, heat onion and garlic then add mince cook for 5 mins until brown drain off any oil add mushrooms and Thyme and cook for further 3 mins season with salt & pepper and set aside
Place peppers open side up onto baking tray season with little salt & pepper spoon Mixture into each pepper Bake for 20-25 mins until peppers are almost soft Add grated cheese onto peppers and place back in oven for 5-10 mins
Serve
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Stuffed Mushrooms
INGREDIENTS
3 Large Portobello Flat Mushrooms, remove stems 1 Medium Onion 3 tbsp Oil 1 tsp fresh Thyme, chopped finely zest & juice from 1 lemon salt & pepper 1 glove garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped finely 6 tbsp breadcrumbs
100g strong cheddar cheese 3 rashers smoked bacon, chopped
METHOD
Preheat oven to 180c/Gas mark 4 Finely chop the stems and one mushroom Fry onion in ½ tablespoon oil, add chopped mushrooms, Thyme & bacon and cook for 5 mins, add juice of lemon, remove from heat and set aside
Add remaining oil to pan, season Mushrooms with salt & pepper and fry on low heat for 5 mins, turn over and cook for another 5 mins, remove from pan and set aside on kitchen paper
In bowl mix parsley, garlic & breadcrumbs with teaspoon of oil, add lemon zest and add pepper
On baking sheet place mushrooms (open side up) fill with cooked filling along with the cheese, top with breadcrumbs and cook for 8-10 minutes
Serve
