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Christine Bleakley has been confirmed as the presenter of the National Movie Awards next month.
The Daybreak host will present the live event at Wembley on Wednesday, May 11. It will be broadcast on ITV1 at the same time. ITV's director of Entertainment and Comedy Elaine Bedell announced: "The results of the National Movie Awards are voted for by the public and we're delighted to be broadcasting them live on ITV1. "Christine will add her own touch of style to what is already one of the most glamorous evenings of the awards calendar, making it a night not to be missed."
In response to the huge push by retailers for people to buy all of their candy, flowers and greeting cards February 15 has been declared Singles Awareness Day. This is the day that all of the single people can proudly stand up and show that it is OKAY to be single! Sure, some people would prefer to have their February celebration on February 14, but others appreciate the break from the commercialism.
Activities
The goal of Singles Awareness Day is to let singles have celebrations, get-togethers, etc. and to exchange gifts with their single friends. The awareness day was established by single people who were just sick of feeling left out on Valentine's Day, and support of the day is growing every year. Suggested activities for this day are sending yourself flowers, planning parties for other singles to mix and meet and to participate in some sort of single's event. This is especially recommended if you don't WANT to be single. Of course, for those who do like being single it's a blessing and a reason to have some fun!
Date of celebration
Originally, Singles Awareness Day was celebrated on Februrary 13 but the date was moved due to the negative connotations of the unlucky number. Most singles, however, referred to February 14 as Single's Awareness Day (acronym: SAD) until it just became too depressing! Choosing the next day allowed single people a chance to turn this into a celebration rather than a festival of self-pity or whatever they were doing before. It seems like a refreshing change of pace to know that you can survive Valentine's Day and move on to YOUR day, doesn't it? And if you are happy to be single, then February 15 is your day to tell the world. The date is approaching quickly, so it might be time to start planning your party right now.
Did you know?
On this day many people wear green, as it is considered to be the 'opposite' of red.
Ascot is a village of south-central England southwest of London. The Royal Ascot horseraces, initiated by Queen Anne in 1711, are held annually in June on Ascot Heath. The Royal Ascot is one of the world’s most famous race meetings, and dates back to 1711. The Queen attends the meeting, arriving each day in a horse-drawn carriage. It is a major event in the British social calendar, and press coverage of the attendees and what they are wearing often exceeds coverage of the actual racing. The Royal Enclosure has a strict dress code—male attendees must wear full morning dress including a top hat, whilst ladies must not show bare midriffs or shoulders and must wear hats. Outside the Royal Enclosure the dress code is less severe, but many people choose to wear formal dress anyway. To be admitted to the Royal Enclosure for the first time one must either be a guest of a member or be sponsored for membership by a member who has attended at least four times. This continues to maintain a socially exclusive character to the Enclosure. Over 300,000 people make the annual visit to Berkshire during Royal Ascot week, making this Europe’s best-attended race meeting. This leads to a split among racing fans, some of whom are glad to see racing in the spotlight, and getting more attention, while others do not like the meeting despite the quality of racing. Ladies' Day is held on the Thursday of the Royal Ascot week.
Fashion Rules at Royal Ascot
Top hats, expensive champagne, strict dress codes and posh accents - it could only be Royal Ascot. Fashion is still the main preoccupation for most ladies when they're not watching the horses. Strapless tops, short skirts and visible panty lines are banned. "Off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps and dresses with a strap of less than one inch and/or mini skirts are considered unsuitable," the Ascot website says. "Midriffs must be covered and trouser suits must be full length and of matching material and colour." Men are also subjected to strict scrutiny, with only those wearing black or grey morning dress, waistcoat and top hat allowed in. If you pass the dress test and enter the Royal Enclosure you have the chance to rub shoulders with the Queen, who owns the Ascot estate. There are plenty of flower-filled restaurants with crisp white tablecloths serving champagne and canapes. For those stuck outside in the general admission areas, style is still important. There are bars willing to serve STG195 bottles of champagne or STG19 jugs of Pimms while you watch the horses line up in the parade ring. The Ascot "tailgate" picnics in the parking area have nothing to do with sandwiches or barbecue - but more likely champagne and lobster consumed from the back of a limousine. The highlight of the week, in the fashion stakes, is Ladies' Day on Thursday, when you can even place a bet on what colour the Queen's hat will be. The Royal Ascot gathering is well known for designer outfits, elaborate headpieces and spectacular hats with rabid press coverage of who wore what on Ladies Day.
Dulux is a type of paint used for painting the inside and outside of houses made by the British company ICI. Dulux is an internationally available brand of paint. It is known for the large sheepdog (= a large dog with long grey and white hair) that appears in its advertisements, and this type of dog is sometimes called a Dulux dog.
Did you know?
Fernville Lord Digby, was the most famous Dulux dog and also made his owner, Cynthia Harrison, famous. When filming advertisements, Digby was treated like a star, being driven to the studio in a chauffeur driven car. The famous British dog trainer Barbara Woodhouse was employed to train Digby and his three stunt doubles, who were used whenever specific tricks or actions needed to be filmed.
Cool Video:
One of the most memorable Dulux adverts from around 1990:
