Get loved up for Valentine 2012First established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD, Valentine's Day celebrates St. Valentine, a Christian priest and martyr who lived in Rome. From the 14th century the saint became linked to love and romance, and today the fourteenth of February is marked with the sending of cards, flowers and gifts to loved ones. This Valentine's day, why not celebrate by taking your loved one to an event near you.
Matthew Bourne's The NutcrackerHeralded as the most popular dance production ever staged in the UK, Matthew Bourne’s The Nutcracker returns to Sadler’s Wells in London. Amanda Arnold takes a look at the new production, which begins its UK tour in 2012.
A Taste of London's East EndThe Brick Lane Beigel Bake in London's East End is a small reminder of the area's once vibrant Jewish community. With its now thriving Bangladeshi and Bengali communities, this part of the East End is a celebration of tastes, smells, colours and cultures.
Must-see kids movies this summerNeed to entertain the children this summer? There are several fantastic family films being released this summer, including the final Harry Potter movie, return of the Star race car Lightning McQueen in Cars 2, and the 3D version of sing-a-long phenomenon, Glee. BritEvents' Lucy Middleton takes a good look at some of the best kids films released in time for the summer holidays.