London Olympic Games 2012

Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games will go on sale on 15 March 2011, for a six-week application window until 26 April 2011. Tickets for the Paralympic Games will go on sale on 9 September 2011.

A total of 8.8 million tickets will be available for the Olympic Games, and another two million for the Paralympic Games. Subject to availability, tickets will remain on sale until the start of every event.

I think Olympic Games will have unforgettable impression on everybody, of course traveling in London will be very expensive for that time, but every single ticket includes free public transport for a day of event. Also I’m sure that the Hotels prices will be doubled, so it will be very expensive to stay in London during Olympic Games, but I think it will be very cheap to rent a room. As you know a lot of students are doing this, and they are very happy, I think if you want to save money you should try it as well. There are a lot of websites where you can find suitable rooms check the website  http://www.findaproperty.com/

There will also be free events, including Road Cycling, Triathonand the Marathon. These events will take place on the streets of London, where spectators can line the route to cheer on the athletes. Big screens at Live Sites across the UK will also screen the sporting action.

But remember tickets only will be available on official site www.london2012.com. You should register on this site in order to buy a ticket.

London Buses

You can plan your bus route online with www.tfl.gov.uk, I am always using this site, and i find it very relabel and it is defensively  the easiest way to plan your journey. London is huge city, and i think everybody needs to plan their journey, just to make sure that the plan is right.  

Night Buses in London

London never sleeps so buses run throughout the night. Night bus services cover the period between the close of theTube and the start of daytime bus services. In addition, many London bus routes run for 24 hours. 

If you're not familiar with the routes, go to Trafalgar Square (the hub for night buses) or check any bus-stop information board, and don't forget that buses come less frequently during the night. You'll need to indicate your stop clearly to the driver when boarding or alighting.

London Bus Fares

• Oyster card - £1.30 

• Paying by cash - £2.20 if you are paying by cash. 

• Travelcards are valid on buses.

Bus passes are valid for the whole bus network in London.  And with Oyster's daily price cap system, the most you will be charged per day when you use Oyster to pay as you go on bus and tram services is £4.00 (adult fare).

London Bus Pass Prices

Standard adult fares:

• 7 Day: £17.80
• 1 month: £68.40
• 1 year: £712

London Bus Fare Concessions

All children under 16, plus 16-17 year olds living in London and in full-time education, can travel free on buses. You will need a photocard (not required for children under 5).

Freedom Passes provide free travel for wheelchair users, as well as for older and disabled persons. For more information visit the website www.tfl.gov.uk 

Buy Before You Board/Ticket Machines

Most routes in Central London require that you buy tickets before you board. Ticket machines selling single fares and daily bus passes are located next to the main bus stops on these routes. You'll need the exact money as the machines do not give change. Many newsagents sell bus passes and also have Oyster top-up facilities.

London Fashion Week 2011 - Last day

tomorrow is the last day for London Fashion Week 2011, for more information about Fashion Week check the web site-http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/. 

I think this show will be amazing, also there is a after party in AMIKA - 65 High Street Kensington W85SE.

Amika London, one of the West Ends most exclusive members venue plays host to many brands & names during London Fashion week including Scott Henshall, Fughini & Peacock, Elliot J Freeze to name a few, as well as the British fashion Council, Fashion Mode together with Matthew Williamson & Vivienne Westwood.



DESIGNERS

The Designers launching their AW2011 Collections
are headlined by Enzoani Love AW11
(Ladies Evening Wear) http://www.enzoani.com/

Exclusive first showing direct from New York
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl3iPCxSEfM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebxYyPmitfU


supported by TERRANCE TROUT AW11 http://www.terencetrout.net/

with a finale by AMOUR FOU AW11 
(Vintage Faux Lingerie) http://www.amourfoucouture.com/


CELEBRITIES CONFIRMED
Jamelia, Denise Van Outen, Lizzy Cundy, Jenny Pacey , John Adeleye (X Factor) Wayne Gordon walk the Runway alongside the Catwalk Models presenting 3 exclusive collections and a party with dancing and Music .

Celebrity Guests confirmed

Neil Morrissey + Emma Killick
Linda Barker
Nick Bailey (ex-Eastenders actor)
Bradley Orr (QPR)
Jamie Mackie (QPR)
Dan Gregory
Martin King
Charlie Clarke
Freddie Flintoff
Rachel Flintoff
Luke Lloyd Davis
Gary Beadle (Actor (Ex-Eastenders)
Johnnie Sapong (Hairdresser to the Stars)
Jamie Redknapp
Louise Redknapp
Gaby Logan
Kenny Logan
Ben Moss
Claire Lewis
Heather Peace
Luke Lloyd Davis
Kevin Sacre Dallerup (TV Actor)
Camilla Sacre Dallerup (Strictly)
Margarita Taylor (Radio & TV presenter)
Sam Mann (TV presenter)
Esmee Denters (U.S singer)
Louisa Lytton (actress)
Aisha (Miss St Lucia)
Lauren Goodger (TV)
Nicola Goodger (TV)
Felicia Makowska (actress)
Kasia Pugh (TV presenter)
Amie Jopson (BNTM Producer)
Daniel Brookes (BNTM Director)
Martin King
Daniel Gregory
Bradley Orr (QPR)

250 guests will join A-listers,Celebrities, VIPS & familiar faces for an evening which will begin with open bars & music with the main fashion shows Starting at 9pm through till 11pm .The party then continues through the night with each room providing a different atmosphere.

Press TV & media will be in full attendance and the red carpet will be rolled out for many celebrities including.
The headline show by Enzoani will be opened with Gemma Arteton (James Bond, Quantum Of Solace, Prince of Persia) with also with international superstar Jamelia also walking the catwalk

TICKETS
This will be a Ticket by seat/table event. All seats/Tables give front row access in all three rooms . Avaialble to 250 guests ONLY


VIP ROOM (with all Celebrity Guests & Designers)
£100 (Strictly Limited) Seated tables in the champagne room with Designers & Celebrity guests .
This room will have VIP band access only for ticket holders & VIP Guests. Ticket holders for VIP have access to all rooms but seated in VIP room for front row viewing during 3 shows. Table Service only

CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE/ COCKTAIL LOUNGE

£40 Seated Tables in both rooms. Ticket Holders have access to all rooms but seated in Champagne or cocktail lounge rooms for front row viewing during 3 shows with Exception to VIP) Paid Bar with table service offered. Access to VIP after shows

STANDING
£30 Access to all rooms (with exception of VIP) but standing outside of rooms at the side of runway during shows. Paid Bar only

AFTER PARTY TICKET
£20 After 11pm

TICKETS PURCHASED IN ADVANCE ONLY
From http://www.thebuttonclub.com/
STICTLY LIMITED TICKETS

I THINK THIS SHOW WILL BE UNFORGETTABLE!!

London Tube

London Tube is normally the quickest and easiest way of traveling around London. 

Tips for underground:

• Avoid travelling during the rush hours if at all possible
• Check the front of the train for the correct destination
• Stand on the right when using escalators

Oyster Card prices are always cheaper than single tickets for the Tube. For example, a single journey in Zone 1 is £4, which is £2.10 more than the Oyster fare. However if you are travelling a lot by underground during the day in zone 1-2, it might be very helpful if you will but day travel card which costs £6.50 and you can travel anywhere you want.

Also there are some benefits about oyster cards, if you are a student you get 30% discount. For more information just check the website:  www.tfl.gov.uk

There are a lot of websites which could help you to plan your tip around London: choose a tube station/ postcode/ address or place of interest and add the date and time you want to start the journey.  In case if there is some reconstruction work or delays the website will let you know ant it will plane another alternative journey for you. 

I always go to www.tfl.gov.uk, because it always has gives me a lot of potions, and alternative ways.

West end of London - everything for your pleasure.

The west end of London is famous for its entertainment; it has everything you would like, starting from restaurants, night clubs, shopping centers, theatres and so on.

Oxford Circus is full of shops, even if you are not planning to buy anything; this is a good place for window shopping. At the end of Oxford Street there is the gigantic shopping mall SELFRIDGES, this is the must see place in London, so don’t miss it.

 

Covent Garden is amazing place, plenty of restaurants, no matter what you taste is, no matter what kitchen you like Italian? French? Mexican? Latina? Just tale a long walk from Covert Gardens tube to all way down to the street, and you will find suitable restaurant for you. Do not forget to check the Covent Garden’s Market.

If you would like to feel yourself in China for a while, you should go to Soho – the China Town is full of Chinese restaurants, also small little Chinese shops, as well as Chinese medicine shops. From China Town you can go to Leicester Square, it is just few minutes away for walk; this is a place for leisure, many cinemas and small cafes are around.

If you get tired, and you want to sit in the park, try to go to Green Park, it if just opposite of Green Park station. The Park is so peaceful, and so beautifully.. 

The Most EXPENSIVE properties in London

New York, Paris, Hong Kong, Moscow – forget all those cities, because London is the first choice for: rich, glamorous, famous, Russian oligarchs and city bankers. The price for per square foot on Hyde Park is about £6,000. Also in 2007 the properties on Kensington Square W8 were choices of luxurious lifestyle, and the largest house cost was around £5,534,500. One of the Britain’s richest men – Lakshmi Mittal paid £70m for a 12 bedroom house near Kensington Palace; actually he achieved the world’s record. The famous shopping mall Harrods is just few minutes away, this area includes over half of London’s most expensive streets. The nearest tub station is  High Street Kensington, but obviously you won’t be using public transport if you lived there. Property price on the 20 most expensive streets in London:

1.    Courtenay Avenue, N6 - £6,803,900

2.    Chelsea Square, SW3 - £6,440,600

3.    Manresa Road, SW 3 - £6,193,300

4.    Ilchester Place, W14 – £5,840,200

5.    Gilston Road, SW10 - £5,584,100

6.    Carlyr Square, SW3 - £5,581,300

7.    Eldon Road, W8 - £5,512,000

8.    The Vale, SW3 - £5,439,400

9.    Carlton Gardens, SW1Y - £5,285,300

10.  Albert Place, W8 - £5,255,500

11.  Ingram Avenue, NW11 - £5,164,700

12.  Victoria Road, W8 - £5,092,200

13.  Thornwood Gardens, W8 - £5,012,400

14.  Highbury Road, SW19 - £4,935,200

15.  Murlberry Walk, SW3 - £4,873,900

16.  Kensington Square, W8 - £4,827,900

17.  Winnington Road, N2 - £4,732,200

18.  Priory Walk, SW10 - £4,694,700

19.  Douro Place, W8 - £4,678,000

20.  Cottesmore Garden, W8 - £4,656,500

Source: mouseprice.net             

After looking at those informatione, prices and pictures of houses, my flat at Elephant & Castel seems so simple and poor. But i believe that money comes from work, and if you are a hard working person, i'm sure soon or later you will be next on this list.