London’s Hyde Park will host a free football festival in the run-up to the UEFA Champions League Final in May. Organised by UEFA, the eight-day festival will include: Live football areas Five-a-side tournaments Master classes Entertainment and bars There’ll also be a …
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14 Feb
2011
2011
London Roller Girls Roller Derby at Earls Court
This weekend, I went to my first roller derby match to watch four teams from the London Roller Girls league battle it out. Harbour Grudges played Ultra Violent Femmes and Steam Rollers took on the Suffra Jets. Before Saturday, my …
Read more...31 Jan
2011
2011
A Tour of Wembley Stadium
I took my boyfriend (a dedicated football fan) on a tour of Wembley Stadium at the weekend. I’m not usually interested in football but I really enjoyed the tour. Our brilliant guide Stevie showed us around the stadium, shared behind-the-scenes gossip and taught …
Read more...10 Dec
2010
2010
Lee Valley White Water Centre Unveiled
Fancy trying out an Olympic sports venue before London 2012? Lee Valley White Water Centre, which will host the canoe slalom events in 2012, is the only Olympic venue that will be open for public use before the games. The centre was …
Read more...5 Oct
2010
2010
Visit London Blog Giveaway: Win Tickets to Saracens vs Leinster at Wembley Stadium
Get ready for some top-class rugby action as Saracens take on Leinster in the Heineken Cup at Wembley Stadium. See English internationals such as Steve Borthwick and David Strettle go head to head with Irish greats including Brian O’Driscoll. As …
Read more...19 Aug
2010
2010
Back The Bid 2018: Wear Your Shirt To Work Day – 24 August 2010
Get out and show your support for England’s 2018 World Cup bid by wearing your football shirt to work next Tuesday 24 August. Wear Your Shirt To Work Day will be celebrated all over the country and is supported by …
Read more...12 Aug
2010
2010
Sugababes Take Part in Spots V Stripes in London
Yesterday, More London was awash with purple, lycra-clad people! As the day went on, you may have spotted them playing games all over London, including Oxford Street and Hyde Park. Alongside Sugababes Heidi and Jade, they were promoting Cadbury‘s new …
Read more...11 Aug
2010
2010
A Golf Lesson at London Golf Club
At the weekend I headed off to London Golf Club for a lesson. From Victoria it was only 30 minutes on the train and then a quick taxi ride from there. The first thing you notice as you drive up is the …
Read more...6 Aug
2010
2010
Cadbury’s Spots v Stripes Olympics Game
London 2012 sponsor Cadbury launches its Spots v Stripes campaign with the above clip this Saturday. Spots v Stripes is about getting everyone involved in sport and a bit of friendly competition in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic …
Read more...29 Jul
2010
2010
World Rugby Museum joins British Museum and Tate Modern on Accreditation List
Twickenham Stadium’s World Rugby Museum has been granted national accreditation status by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. The rugby museum joins the British Museum and Tate Modern on a list of around 100 accredited attractions. “The award is recognition that the museum plays …
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