15th December, 2008 Press Releases

Magnus Scheving (Sportacus) Interview Opportunities

Magnus Scheving, the creator/director and star of LazyTown, is available for interviews in January to support the launch of LazyTown FitKid (UK) – fun fitness classes for kids that will be starting across the UK in schools, nurseries, community centres and health clubs from February 09. Sessions will incorporate the LazyTown music and dances along with fun play equipment such as parachutes, space hoppers, balls, etc. encouraging kids to move and get active. Parents will also be able to book LazyTown themed birthday parties for their child.

Magnus says, ‘We’re very excited about working with FitKid (UK). They’re a terrific company who really understand the LazyTown philosophy of making fitness fun for kids.

Aside from FitKid, a new LazyTown show, ‘The Pirate Adventure’ will be kicking off their UK tour on 29th January 2009 in Northampton. LazyTown Live was the UK’s highest selling show for kids in 2008 selling just under 400,000 tickets across 46 venues in the UK and Ireland. Many of the LazyTown Live 2008 cast are returning to play the same roles.

Contact:  Suzanne @ Stunning PR, Tel: 0203 355 1529/07957 371840

27th October, 2008 Press Releases

The Secret is Out

Currently celebrating its 25th year, organic tea and herb company Hambleden Herbs, has recently launched an exciting and innovative range of herbal teas.

Available to purchase via their website at Hambledenherbs.com and through independent shops throughout the country, the company was set up by Mike Brook in the Oxfordshire village of Hambleden, just outside Henley on Thames. Although no longer owned by him, the current owners still purchase nearly all their raw materials from Mike who now concentrates on sourcing and importing the finest organic ingredients.

The new tea ranges reflect the public interest in green teas and tea combinations and the changing tea drinking habits we’ve seen developing over the past few years,

Gone is the standard cuppa as we’ve known it, replaced by refreshing flavours to drink at any time of the day or night, like Chamomile and Peppermint, Lemon Grass and Ginger, Green Tea and Jasmine, Green Tea and Ginger, Rooibos and Rooibus and Liquorice, a unique Hambleden blend.

The best kept secret for those looking for a soothing, healthy and refreshing tea is finally out – and it’s Hambleden – organic teas of the highest quality- too good to keep secret!

For samples, further information or a history of Hambleden contact:

Suzanne Noble @ Stunning PR, suzanne@stunningpr.com or 07957 371840/0203 355 1529

12th October, 2008 Press Releases

The ‘Asian Bridget Jones’ makes World Book Day Award list

Nasreen Akhtar, a 34 year old British Asian female of Pakistani origin, has been longlisted for the award for her self-published book, ‘Catch a Fish from the Sea (Using the Internet)’ (Greenbirds, £12.99).

Nasreen published her memoir about trying to find a partner on the web after receiving a grant from the Princes Trust.  Now she hopes her book will be one of the final ten chosen as The Book to Talk About 2009 following her inclusion on the longlist of 50 titles being announced on 17th October. Nasreen is available for interviews for all media.

Synopsis:
Nasreen is a thirtysomething British Asian female of Pakistani origin, proud to be a Muslim raised in the West. Like any human being, she wants to share her life with someone. Rebelling against the thought of marrying a man she does not know; one that she does not love, she takes matters into her own hand and courageously  dives  into  cyberspace,  illiterate  to  the  etiquettes  of  dating and relationships, but with a stubborn hope that somewhere, somehow fate will be kind and bring to her path the man for whom she has waited; a man who will accept her the way she is, the woman she is inside and not just for her physical beauty.

Powerfully written with sincerity and deep emotion, Catch a Fish from the Sea (Using the Internet) traces the remarkable journey of a hopeful soul seeking something that every human being craves: to love and be loved.

About the Author
Nasreen Akhtar holds a postgraduate degree in Linguistics from Goldsmith’s  College, University of London. She is the proprietor of the publishing imprint  greenbirds. She was born in 1974 and came to the UK with her Pakistani parents when she was 4 years old.

• Extent: 331 pp
• Format: 198mm x 129mm, pb
• RRP: £12.99
• Language: English

For review copies/interviews with Nasreen, please contact:
Suzanne Noble @Stunning PR, Tel:  0203 355 1529 or Suzanne@stunningpr.com

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4th September, 2008 Press Releases

The Movieum Launches “SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIEUM”

Saturday Night at the Movieum
Date: 8th November 2008
Time: 4pm – 10.30pm
Place:  The Movieum, County Hall, London SE1

An Evening of Film, Theatre, Art & Music in aid of The Starlight Children’s Charity

Kicking off the first event to be held the first Saturday of every month, the Movieum will be hosting ‘A Night of Legends’ with a line up of special guests to entertain you all night long.

Film:
The screening room will be running all afternoon presenting cult classics the Italian Job, The Ipcress Files, West Side Story, Tommy and Hair

Theatre:
The Chamber Theatre Group will be performing ‘The Amazing Chaplino and his Violin of Renown,’ a staged performance of Chaplin and Keaton’s classic sketch from ‘Limelight’ in the historic Debating Chamber.

Music:
Thanks to members of the legendary Eel Pie Club, music will be performed by members of such legendary bands as the Atomic Rooster/Leaf Hound, the Birds, the Kinks, Mott the Hoople, The Strawbs, the Yardbirds, and others. See programme guide below for further details.

Art:
The Animation Art Gallery’s resident artist Hugh J will be on demonstrating how to draw your favourite retro characters while the gallery will be exhibiting the work of Steve Kaufman, Andy Warhol’s studio assistant and acclaimed artist in his own right. Ten percent of all art sold on the night will benefit the Starlight Foundation.

Food & Drink:
Food and beverages will be available from the Café on the terrace or you may book a table at Ozu, the authentic Japanese restaurant located within County Hall.

Jonathan Sands, the Movieum’s Chairman says, ‘Saturday Night at the Movieum is a mixed cultural event with something for everyone. I aim to make it a must in the Calendar every month.’

Tickets for the event are £35 each and are available in advance from the Movieum Box Office on 0207 202 7040 or from Ticketmaster.co.uk

MUSIC PROGRAMME:

4:00-4:35pm – Ali Mac Band
4:50-5:25pm – The Blue Bishops
5:40-6:15pm – Leaf Hound
6:30-7:05pm – The Downliners Sect
7:15-7:50pm – The Pirates
8:00pm (Raffle/Auction in the Debating Chamber)
8:40-9:20pm – The Pretty Things
9:30-10:30pm – The Eel Pie All-Stars

Acoustic bands in the Debating Chamber:

4:40-5:15pm – The Malchicks
6:20-7:00pm – Tom Nolan and Ray Majors
7:10-7:50pm – tba
8:00-8:30pm – Raffle/Auction

Other forthcoming events:
The Movieum will be launching a six-week theatrical production of David Copperfield for Xmas starting in November. Produced by Zenith Productions, this will take place in the Debating Chamber, now an intimate theatre space in the round.

Editors Note: The Movieum is the only museum of British film history and production located in County Hall, SE1.  Completely privately funded, since opening in February 2008 it has received the backing of the major studios, distributors and industry professionals. Featuring props, sets and memorabilia from classic films and TV programmes such as Sherlock Holmes, Batman, Superman, The Borrowers, the Italian Job, Star Wars and many others, the Movieum has been designed to entertain visitors of all ages about the exciting history and process of filmmaking. For further information visit: www.themovieum.com

Media Enquiries:  Suzanne Noble @ Stunning PR, Tel:  07957 371840 or suzanne@stunningpr.com