Friends reunited Big School Reunions
Ever wondered what happened to your classmates, your first love or the school sports star? Ever wondered if the swot became a doctor or the beauty queen became a model? Well it would seem that many of you do. With over 15 million members signed up to the original and most fascinating school reunion site, FriendsReunited.co.uk, it seems there is an unquenchable thirst for revisiting the good old days.
After seven years uniting friends online, the internet giant is setting out on the road for the first ever series of Big School Reunions. Bringing the concept to life, the events are set to tantalise school leavers of all ages and reunite them with their formative years against a nostalgic musical backdrop.
Friends Reunited has joined forces with three of the Midlands? biggest radio stations; Birmingham?s BRMB, 96 Trent FM in Nottingham and Leicester Sound to bring each city an authentic taste of yesteryear. The events kick off on Friday 4th May at The Works in Birmingham then move to Leicester?s Zanzibar on the 10th May and finishing up at Nottingham?s Mode on 18th May. The events will transport you back to your childhood with a glittering selection of music from the 60?s, 70?s, 80?s and 90?s. Guest presenters from each of the radio stations will join Big School Reunion residents, PELE, THE BIG 'O? and MR. WHITE who between them guarantee a selection of classic anthems to get you in the mood for a night of pure abandon. This is set to be the best school reunion imaginable ? and all you have to do is turn up!
By tapping into its vast database, Friends Reunited will be creating brilliant bespoke events for each city they visit. School photos will hang from the walls and plasma screens will beam out TV programmes from years gone by. Venues will be themed with stunning decor plus a kitsch but quality tuck-shop will be selling classic sweets to really awaken those taste buds and heighten the senses. This will take you back to your youth like never before and who knows, maybe you?ll see some old faces and a few surprises along the way as you take a fun filled trip down memory lane. You will also be able to update your Friends Reunited profile at the event with images and messages, creating instant memories.
So, whether you?re already a member or haven?t yet joined the phenomenon, head straight to www.friendsreunited.co.uk and find out all about these fantastic events.
Whether you want to satisfy your curiosity, contact an old friend or even make new ones, this is an unmissable event for anyone who ever went to school. A night destined to be emotionally charged and fabulous fun...don your dancing shoes and get ready for the BIG SCHOOL REUNION.
EVENT DETAILS:
All tickets can be purchased from www.friendsreunited.co.uk/reunion
BIRMINGHAM
Date: Friday 4th May 2007
Venue: The Works, 182 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1DA
Times: 9pm ? 2am
Age: Over 21?s
Ticket Price: ?12 (Friends Reunited members), ?15 (non-registered members)
Room 1: 80?s and 90?s music
Room 2: 60?s and 70?s music
DJS: RICK VAUGHN (BRMB Drive time) / PELE / BIG 'O?
LEICESTER
Date: Thursday 10th May 2007
Venue: Zanzibar, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Times: 9pm ? 2am
Age: Over 21?s
Ticket Price: ?12 (Friends Reunited members), ?15 (non-registered members)
Room 1: 80?s and 90?s music
Room 2: 60?s and 70?s music
DJS: DAMIEN & NAOMI (LEICESTER SOUND) / PELE / MR.WHITE
NOTTINGHAM
Date: Friday 18th May 2007
Venue: Mode, Barrasford House, 1 Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, NG1 5JS
Times: 9pm ? 2am
Age: Over 21?s
Ticket Price: ?12 (Friends Reunited members), ?15 (non-registered members)
Room 1: 80?s and 90?s music
Room 2: 60?s and 70?s music
DJS: MARK DENNISON (96 TRENT FM) / PELE / BIG 'O? |
Madonna's adoption hits snag
Madonna's adoption of a Malawian baby has hit a snag.
The official assigned to the case was refused permission to travel to the UK.
Social worker Penstone Kilembe was due to monitor the child's progress in two trips to Madonna's home in London.
However he said that the Malawian government have now stopped the visits, with reports suggesting that a different official would now travel to London.
Kilembe, who is director of Malawi's child welfare services, was appointed by the High Court of Malawi to check on the child's welfare and report to the court and the ministry at least twice.
He said: "The whole adoption process may crumble and David (may be) sent back to his village."
However, Malawi News reported that the country's minister of Women And Child Development, Kate Kainja, accused Kilembe of obtaining an air ticket and money from Madonna without government approval, reports BBC News.
She said: "We feel Mr Kilembe personalised the whole issue when other people can go."
However, Kilembe denied the accusations.
Madonna was granted an 18-month interim custody order which enabled her to take one year old David Banda out of Malawi last October.
The adoption will only receive final approval once it has been shown that the child is being properly cared for.
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Franz Ferdinand make their return
Franz Ferdinand marked a storming return to their hometown tonight (June 4) by showcasing five new songs at a secret gig.
The Glaswegian four-piece, who last appeared in the UK at the Carling Weekend: Reading And Leeds Festivals last summer, treated just 700 fans to a special show at the Grand Ole Oprey country and western club.
In keeping with the country theme, singer Alex Kapranos arrived onstage dressed in a black spotted neckerchief as the band rolled through new tracks 'Anyone In Love', 'New Thrill', 'An English Goodbye', 'Favourite Lie' and 'Turn It On'.
The new material marked a synth driven change of direction for the band who have been away for eight months.
Referring to their hiatus, Kapranos said: "We've not seen you for a while. How have you been?," as he received massive cheers when the band launched into crowd favourite 'Take Me Out'.
Of the new material, 'New Thrill' received the warmest reaction from the fans as did old favourites 'Matinee' and '40'.
The band later surprised the crowd during the close of their set when they invited a girl in the crowd onstage to join drummer Paul Thomson on stick duties.
The show was the first of two gigs at the venue before the band head over to New York next week to test out new material at the Bowery Ballroom.
The band are also due to make a rare appearance alongside The White Stripes, The Police and The Flaming Lips at the Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee later this month.
Franz Ferdinand played:
'Michael'
'Come On Home'
'Anyone In Love'
'Shopping For Blood'
'Walk Away'
'Take Me Out'
'New Thrill'
'Matinee'
'An English Goodbye'
'Fallen'
'40'
'Favourite Lie'
'Turn It On'
'Outsiders' |