ART & CULTURE
The North East is buzzing with culture in all its forms. Rich in venues and talent, the area has much to offer whether your thing is literature, music, dance, theatre, art or galleries. Every month Exclusive showcases the best available to you with incisive articles and our 'what's on' notebook.
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Jumping for joy July 2008 Mop-haired Chris Tomlinson is our blue-eyed boy, as Britain’s number one long- jumper is tipped for stardom at this summer’s Beijing Olympics. Katharine Capocci catches up with the newly-wed athlete. |
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My Favourites with Neil Kern July 2008 Neil Kern is the retiring Headmaster of Durham School, where he has been in charge for 11 years, having previously taught at Repton and Rugby schools. He was born in South Africa and he and his wife, Ann, are returning to South Africa later this year to run a small game lodge they have bought on the edge of the Kruger National Park. Their two daughters were both educated at Durham School and will help at the Lodge after their respective University courses have finished. Their own house in England is in North Yorkshire, which they regard as one of the finest areas of the country. |
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Storming Home July 2008 Hartlepool’s Graeme Storm is among the country’s top golfers, this month striving to hit the mark in the British Open tournament. Exclusive caught up with him at home for a bit of baby talk as he proudly showed off his new baby daughter, Grace Isabella. |
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Art and angels June 2008 What’s your idea of art? Share your thoughts in a global celebration of Angel of the North. |
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Art and part of life June 2008 It’s Art Tour time again, that time of year when artists open up their studios and offer us mere mortals a glimpse into their wonderfully creative worlds. |
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Body beautiful June 2008 Supermodel-turned-businesswoman Elle talks knickers, work/life balance and Whitby. Katharine Capocci meets the lady dubbed The Body. |
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Chey’s name in lights June 2008 Chey Garland, founder and CEO of North-east-based Garlands Call Centres is one of the country’s leading business entrepreneurs.Last month her achievements were celebrated with a CBE. Here, her sister Tanya Garland, MD of Cool Blue PR in Middlesbrough charts the remarkable day. |
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Tune In June 2008 Helena Wilson tunes into some summer sounds that will bring music to every ear ... |
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Arts Notes May 2008 A round up of must-see cultural events .... |
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Capturing beauty May 2008 Joe Cornish is one of the world’s most acclaimed and inspirational landscape photographers. His latest book is devoted to Northumberland’s ‘magical’ coastline. Kathryn Armstrong meets the man behind the lens. |
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My Favourite with Jane MacAlister May 2008 Jane MacAlister is a divisional director of Brewin Dolphin, where she manages investments for private individuals and trusts. Born and brought up in Newcastle, she is married and lives in Jesmond, and her main interests are her family, friends, travel and good food, preferably in combination! |
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Summer Social May 2008 Get ready for our guide to the social musts this summer. |