2. Alton TowersAlton Alton Towers Resort, often shortened to Alton Towers, is a theme park resort located in Staffordshire, England. It is near the village of Alton, in the parishes of Denstone and Farley. The resort, which is operated by Merlin Entertainments Group, incorporates a theme park, water park, spa, mini golf and hotel complex. Originally a private estate, Alton Towers grounds opened to the public in 1860 to raise funds for the estate. In the late 20th century it was transformed into a theme park and opened a number of new rides from 1980 onwards. In 2017 it was the second most visited theme park in the UK after Legoland Windsor.The park operates a total of ten roller coasters, among a range of major attractions, such as the Runaway Mine Train, Congo River Rapids, Nemesis, Oblivion, Hex, Galactica, ... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Old TraffordStretford Old Trafford is an area in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, two miles southwest of Manchester city centre, roughly delineated by the crossroads of two old toll gates, Brooks's Bar to the east and Trafford Bar to the west. Old Trafford is the site of Old Trafford football stadium, home of Manchester United F.C., and Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket Club, at opposite ends of Warwick Road, renamed Brian Statham Way and Sir Matt Busby Way . The road between them retains the name Warwick Road, and the southern section on the other side of the Metrolink line is Warwick Road South. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
4. Drayton Manor ParkTamworth Drayton Manor is a theme park resort and zoo in the grounds of the former Drayton Manor, in Drayton Bassett, Staffordshire, England, UK. The park covers 280 acres of which about 113 acres are in use, and hosts about 1.5 million people each year. Rides at the park include The Shockwave, Europe's only stand up coaster, and Apocalypse, a five-sided drop tower. The park's maximum daily capacity is 15,000 guests, which is set with guest experience and traffic congestion in mind. It is the fourth largest amusement park in the UK by land area at 110 hectacres. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
5. National Memorial ArboretumLichfield The National Memorial Arboretum is Britain's year-round national site of remembrance at Alrewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. It is a spiritually uplifting place which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and fosters pride in the British Armed Forces and civilian community.In 2017, after undergoing a large scale regeneration project, the Arboretum's new award-winning Remembrance Centre was officially opened by HRH The Duke of Cambridge on 23 March. Featuring three new exhibition galleries, larger restaurant and shop, separate coffee shop and a beautiful cloistered courtyard with garden, it provides visitors with facilities fitting that of a large scale visitor attraction. In 2018 the National Memorial Arboretum was awarded Gold Large Visitor Attraction of... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
7. Blenheim PalaceWoodstock Blenheim & Woodstock was a railway station constructed in the neoclassical style which served the town of Woodstock and Blenheim Palace in the English county of Oxfordshire. The station, as well as the line, was constructed by the Duke of Marlborough and was privately run until 1897 when it became part of the Great Western Railway. The number of trains serving the station was cut in the late 1930s, and again in 1952 down to only six trains a day. The last train ran on 27 February 1954 adorned with a wreath. The station building was initially converted into a garage and petrol station. Then the forecourt of the site was no longer used as a petrol station, but for used car sales only with a building company using some of the land behind the station. There were proposals for demolishing the b... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Michael Pollan Shares His Skepticism of Nutrition Science
From the archives: This video is from an interview and 2008 talk that Michael Pollan gave at the Bagdad Theatre in Portland, Oregon. Pollan explains the history of modern nutrition and how the nutrition experts got it wrong.
What he says then is still relevant today. Pollan is speaking directly about nutritionism, food science, which he believes holds a loftier perch in society than it deserves.
In many respects, Pollan argues, culture has more to teach us than food scientists. We still do not understand what exactly is in a carrot and how to synthesize its essence. And so what, Pollan explains, as long we know that eating a fresh carrot is tastes good and is healthy to eat.
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Lifeline Rare Soul Night, Conjunctivitis and Poise Pads!
Not only am I suffering, for the first time in 17 years an eye infection, I've also heard I'll need a fresh supply of Poise Pads for the weekends visit to the LifeLine allnighter! Mick H is apparently going to play some spine tingling, fanny twiddling, masterpieces! I can't wait! See you all there!
THE LIFELINE SOUL CLUB
The Real Deal Rare Soul All-Nighter
At The Brookfields Club (The Stables),
Cannock Road, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, WV10 7LZ.
(Directions: Just off the M6 junction 11, A460 towards Wolverhampton then 400 yards on your left).
April 26th 2008 - this Saturday!
8.00pm till 6.00am, a tenner gets you in!
Resident rascals are the Countries TOP Rare Soul DJS
Butch, Andy Dyson, Mick H, Cliff Steele, Soul Sam & Chalky
With this months special digging deep into his collection to pull out the records he rarely gets the chance to spin one of Nottingham's finest
Rob Smith
Plus the three before 11
(Collectors chance @ Lifeline)
Adam Topping, Phil Richards & Ian McManus
As for the music the emphasis will be on the 60's but as usual Lifeline will feature the very best in 70's and crossover. In short all Dj's playing the very best in the rare, obscure, forgotten and underplayed soul music!!
For further information
Andy Dyson @ Dysonsoul@aol.com or telephone 01302 744927
Mick H @ Trentsoul@aol.com or telephone 07968 030464
Chalky @ chalky.soul@googlemail.com or telephone 07743 863 523