Tribute to Honour, a world first in Scotch for Royal Salute was recently displayed for VIP media at the Foundation Polo Challenge weekend in LA.
The event hosted the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and luminaries such as model Molly Sims, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Billy Zane, Rob Lowe and Nicolette Sheridan.
If you are looking for a different kind of gift, something that will stay with the recipient forever, you just cannot go wrong with this one. The Dublin Invasion promises to be a perfect gift for all Star Wars fans…
Sci Fi conventions have been labelled as maybe a bit geeky, but Emerald Garrison’s Dublin Invasion is the real deal. This is an exhibition of what is, to many, the best loved film of our childhoods.
This Easter weekend (April 23rd, 24th and 25th), Dublin will host the invasion. The exhibition is recognised as one of the most professional in the world. The attractions include the most amazing replica props.
Emerald Garrison have delivered authentic and realistic models, such as life size Y wing fighter and life size AT ST walker (!), speeder bike, Sith speeder bike and skiff.
You can get photos with Darth Vader, Princess Leia, R2-D2, the menacing Emperor and Darth Maul. Storm Troopers will also be there to maintain order, so best behaviour is advised!
The working model of R2D2, whirling around the exhibition is like an electronic Pied Piper, and it’s not just the kids who give chase!
Some high profile members of the original cast will be present, so bring your autograph books! Already confirmed at Dublin Invasion are Kenny Baker (R2D2), Paul Blake (Greedo), Michael John Kingma (Tarfful the Wookie), Julian Glover (General Veers), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) and Garrick Hagon (Biggs Darklighter), not forgetting mega collector and Star Wars author Steve Sansweet.
I challenge you to find a better day out. This, for me, represents an awesome gift idea for young and old.
I am going, and I am counting down the days. A full report on this stunning Star Wars exhibition will follow…..
From Monday 17th January 2011 Asda will be helping to fund further research into pregnancy complications by selling Peppa Pig goodies in aid of baby charity Tommy’s.
Peppa Pig fans who enjoy recycling as much as Peppa does will love Peppa’s Bag For Life (£2) available at Asda from 17th January – 21st February 2011. Peppa Pig’s brother George is also a firm favourite with little ones – cute Peppa and George bag-charms are available (£1.50) from 14th February – 7th March 2011 – All sold will help fund further research into pregnancy complications in aid of baby charity Tommy’s.
Not only can shoppers raise money to help more families have healthy pregnancies, but can also take advantage of the discounts Asda will be offering on baby and toddler products during its regular Baby & Toddler event (18th January - 5th February 2011). There is also a Peppa Pig colouring competition in-store for tots aged 5 and under, where four winners will get family tickets to the Peppa Pig live show and thirty runners-up will win Peppa Pig DVDs.
Donations from the colouring competition and proceeds from the Peppa Pig bag-charm and bag for life will all go to Tommy’s, to help more babies have the best start in life.
Being a mother of two young boys, I know how much Peppa Pig is enjoyed by all children – even I like to watch it. So no doubt these Bags For Life and Bag Charms will go down an absolute storm. With The Baby Charity Tommy getting great fundraising due to the sell of these, the bags will be a winner for all.
Last year, Asda raised a fantastic £400,000 for Tommy’s but will need your help again this year to reach its target of £500,000 in 2011! So come on Readers, go pick up yours today!
The Peppa Pig Bag For Life will be available at checkouts at all Asda stores from:
17th January – 21st February 2011.
The Peppa Pig and George bag charms will be available at checkouts at all Asda stores from: 14th February – 7th March 2011.
Here’s a fantastic little stocking filler for the athlete, it’s a Trion Z bracelet and is said to enhance your balance and performance on and off the field. There are loads of designs, colours and sizes to choose from all around the £20 mark, here’s a selection of some of our favourites below:
How do these magnetic bracelets work?
With Trion:Z’s negative ion releasing Mineon Health Fibres and capsules, negative ions are released into the body and the patented magnetic technology ensures that the magnetic flow remains constant, making it one of the most technologically advanced products on the market.
The products are categorised as Alternative or Complimentary Health products and use patented magnetic ionic technology, which helps with stress, pain, fatigue, to promote sporting endurance, exercise and training recovery and to enhance general physical performance at any level is ever increasing in popularity.
Alive & Kicking is an innovative African social enterprise that manufactures sports balls to provide balls for children, create jobs for adults and promote health education through sport.
Since 2004 Alive & Kicking has produced and distributed 300,000 balls, provided 150 sustainable jobs, and targeted 40,000 children with the HIV / AIDS campaign.
Alive & Kicking balls are hand stitched out of local leather. They are tougher than imported synthetic balls, last far longer on rough ground and therefore give children in Africa lasting fun. Every ball carries a message about HIV/AIDS and malaria, which can be used by teachers and sports coaches to broach discussions with children on these deadly diseases.
The handmade Alive & Kicking footballs cost £32.50 and arrive hand-wrapped in a gift box with a card marking your donation. The footballs are made out of locally sourced materials in Kenya and Zambia and are professionally stitched by local adults who are given essential employment at a fair wage by the UK charity Alive & Kicking. For more information please visit http://www.aliveandkicking.org.uk.
