A Stratford Diary

BRITISH Touring Car ace Mat Jackson gave young Dan Parrott the surprise of his life on Sunday when turning up as a surprise guest at Daytona Sandown Park to be his guest tutor for the day. Twelve-year-old Dan was born with an extreme case of Bilateral ...  

LOOK MA, NO HANDS!That’s not at all what I meant when I said “hands-free.”I blame myself. Kirk is a nice guy, but not a lot going on up top if you know what I mean. When I told him that he could film his ride hands-free, I was talking about my new Swann Freestyle HD Action Cam, not the bike. I had just gotten it mounted to his helmet when he took off, peddling like a mad man and screaming like a banshee with his arms all flailing about...  

A production introducing Shakespeare to children aged from two to four is being staged in Stratford-upon-Avon. In a Pickle, at the Swan Room above the Swan Theatre, has been based on the second half of The Winter's Tale. Organisers said children ...  

LORAIN COUNTY -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is starting to train truckers to look for signs of danger on the roads. Highway patrol launched the program Thursday with a group of Walmart drivers affiliated with the Ohio Trucking Association. The voluntary ...  

This summer, join the Royal Shakespeare Company in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, for Shakespeare’s great political thriller Julius Caesar, directed by recently appointed Artistic Director Designate Gregory Doran. The dictator must ...  

The Stony Stratford High Street Party, celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, will take place from 12noon to 4pm on Tuesday 5th June. Although it's a public holiday, the good people at the MacIntyre Coffee Shop (7 High Street, Stony Stratford) have ...  

and world music broadcasting legend, Andy Kershaw. Now in its third year, nearly 30 per cent of all events are free and 2012 also sees an expanded kids offering, sponsored by Stratford Town Council and Stratford Town Trust. As well as more than 20 visiting ...  

STRATFORD -- About 50 town residents rallied outside the decaying White House on the Shakespeare Theater property Thursday evening. Their message, plastered on posters, banners and T-shirts, was this: fix the White House, unlock the theater, save Stratford ...  

Tom Grundy struck again by having Phil Harris caught at cover by Peter Wilson with the score on 18 and wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. The accurate five-man home attack reduced the visitors to 68 for 7 after 21 overs of which opener Mark ...  

Avon's Memorial Day Parade will start at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 28, at the Towpath Annex at 34 Simsbury Road, according to a news release from VFW Post 3272. The parade, which will be led by the Governor's Horse Guard, will stop at the Avon ...  

AMHERST — Christine Bohan knows how to multitask. Bohan The skill was on full display Wednesday as the Avon Lake junior qualified to the Division I state track and field meet in two events at the Amherst regional. Bohan finished second in the high jump at 5-foot-5 and third in the shot put, 40-3¾. “Handling multiple events at the same time keeps you warmed up and ready. I don’t mind it,” said Bohan, a two-time state qualifier in shot put. “I...  

AVON LAKE Fire Chief Glen Eisenhardt received the support of City Council Monday to proceed with plans to move to a centralized dispatch system through Lorain County 911. The move, he said, will allow the department to improve response times ...  

BREAK-IN, AVON BELDEN ROAD: Police are investigating an overnight break-in at the Lube Stop that workers discovered about 7:30 a.m. May 19. Cash was stolen. Police are looking at surveillance video and asking for tips from the public. BURGLARY ...  

Last fall, the five-man Avon Lake High School boys’ varsity golf team found a creative way to support The First Tee of Cleveland. Junior Clay Sharb hatched the idea after the team played its first tournament. Combining their hope to make a ...  

Known for its annual food festival, the congregation of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, formerly of the North Side, is preparing a weekend Grecian feast to feed all of the North Hills. It's annual Greek food festival will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m ...  

Donate returnable cans and bottles and get a car wash at Boy Scout Troop 274's Can and Bottle Drive on Saturday, June 2. The scouts will be collecting cans and washing cars at West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Road, from 8 a.m ...  

British, and in particular English, theatre audiences are often stereotyped as being formally conservative, generally unwilling to consider much beyond a naturalistic production that adheres slavishly to the text. There is some truth in this, but only very ...  

Founded in Snitterfield in 1993 by Bridget Richards, Michelle Aust and Liz Savery, the team originally played their home games at Shottery Fields. Continued success under the committed and enthusiastic guidance of Glenn Richards saw the ladies secure the ...  

May 23 - Fitch Ratings has removed Avon Products, Inc. and Avon Capital Corporation's (Avon Capital) ratings from Rating Watch Negative and affirmed the ratings as follows: Avon Products, Inc. (Avon) --Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ...  

Audiences will step into India as soon as they enter the theatre – with awnings and stalls, Indian music, and a large tree dominating the stage - for the production running from July 26 to September 15 as apart of the World Shakespeare Festival.  

‘Bourne’s innings was in complete disarray when Maynard eventually fell to an excellent catch by Witts off Alex Evans for 20 which left the visitors 69 for 6. Wickets continued to tumble as Ashley Icke had Darren Mole caught by Hayden Dodd before Alex ...  

COMEDIES from the Bard and Coward and a British classic are on Heartbreak Productions' menu this summer. The outdoor theatre specialists will be presenting Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing,. Noel Coward's Private Lives and an adaptation of EH Nesbitt's ...  

The communities of Lakewood, Olmsted Falls, North Olmsted, Fairview Park, Westlake, Bay Village, Rocky River, Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville can shine the light on one of its own. If you have a spring sport athlete from your school that ...  

On Saturday, June 2, 2012 the big one is the Avon Day 5K which starts at 8:30 AM on Ocean Avenue in the Jersey Shore town of Avon by the Sea. The race has grown very fast the past several years with about 1600 participants last year and a field ...  

Accompanied by organist Andrew Jones. JERUSALEM Choir and Congregation of Holy Trinity church, Stratford Upon Avon. Music: C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918) Words: William Blake (1757-1827) Performed by: Choir and Congregation of Holy Trinity church ...  

It’s a big week in terms of theatre festivals. World Stages London and Globe to Globe premiere on Friday and Saturday respectively but pipping them to it comes this stylish opening salvo of the World Shakespeare Festival. It’s going to be very easy to lose sight of things amid the welter of plays and statistics but no one is likely to forget Jonjo O’Neill’s turn as the murderous pretender to the throne.  

That Sunday morning was as ordinary as can be in offseason Avon. Until, as witnesses put it, a truck fell from the sky. In the next few moments on May 13, the truck's driver would die and the two occupants of an SUV it crushed would miraculously survive.  

Nine teenagers took part in a brawl at Westfield Stratford City in which chairs were thrown around the food court. The fight took place while the centre was packed with shoppers shortly after 9pm on December 27 last year. A trial, which initially involved ...  

The Courtyard, Stratford-upon-Avon: As one of the many international productions designed to celebrate the World Shakespeare Festival, the Brazilian Companhia BufoMecanica's radical visualisation of Richard III is a hot ticket. Or should be. Read the full review  

Coty withdrew its sweetened $10.7 billion offer for Avon Products, saying the cosmetics seller refused to negotiate. “This continued delay and unwillingness to engage in discussions is disappointing and certainly not a constructive way to proceed,” Coty Chairman Bart Becht said in a letter to Avon’s board of...  

MINYANVILLE ORIGINAL The three most active funds and stocks in pre-market trading on the NYSE were Avon Products (AVP) Bank of America (BAC) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) as of 9:15 a.m. Investors traded 7.99 million shares of Avon Products which was down $2.56 or 12.35%. Shares of Avon plunged after the company refused to accept its privately held rival Coty's $10.7 billion takeover bid. Investors traded 3.16 million shares of Bank of America...  

The Avon Program for Women and Justice at the O’Connor House, established by the Avon Foundation, allocated $100,000 of its grant money toward domestic violence projects in Arizona. The money will help fund the Speak Out Against Domestic Violence campaign, the volunteer lawyers program and a victim advocates training program. The grants will also help the O’Connor House streamline the process associated with obtaining protective orders for...  

Sat, 12 May 2012 17:23:09by Alice T. CarterThink of Stratford, Ontario, as summer camp for adult theater lovers -- minus the mosquitos, leaky tents and early-morning wake-up calls. The big draw, of course, is the Stratford Shakespeare Festival that offers 14 productions in revolving repertory on its five stages. In addition, the festival offers a rich variety of programs, events, exhibits, tours and learning experiences, some of which are...  

WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY – This year Holy Trinity gives an early welcome to summer, with Greek Fest 2012. Following rave reviews, Greek Fest 2012 promises to be one of New Jersey’s premier cultural events this season, sharing Hellenic ...  

There are two arresting performances in David Farr’s production of The Tempest. Jonathan Slinger is magnetic as an impatient, occasionally snarling Prospero, and Sandy Grierson has a poised, attentive intelligence as the spirit Ariel — here a mirror image of his master and thus an otherworldly alternative to Prospero’s all too human harshness.  

“We all want to give of ourselves,” said Chris Moore, of Brockton. “And I feel great pride.” For the past five years, the 16 women of the “It Is What It Is Quilters” club of Avon have selected an annual project. This past year, the ...  

Newsnight host Jeremy Paxman is among the speakers at the Stratford Literary Festival First Post LAST UPDATED AT 13:03 ON Fri 13 Apr 2012 WITH all the talk of the London Olympics in Stratford, it would be easy to forget the other Stratford, which offers a refuge for non sporting fans. Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, is the venue for the annual Stratford Literary Festival which...  

The common core of Jon Bausor’s stage design for these Royal Shakespeare Company productions of the specious “Shipwreck Trilogy” includes a water tank beneath the front of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre stage, which serves as the dockside in The ...  

William Shakespeare died in Stratford-upon-Avon, on April 23, 1616 -- his 53rd birthday. His burial was recorded in the register of the Holy Trinity Church, Stratford. Five years prior, the playwright had returned home to Stratford after almost ...  

Growing Ottawa-Based Management Consulting Firm Expands Services for Technology Companies  Stratford Managers Corporation, the multi-discipline management consulting firm for organizations that demand better performance, today announced the launch of Operations and Engineering practices within their range of services with the addition...  

Nigel Hugill, the RSC's new chairman, said: "Catherine brings considerable and varied experience to the RSC, spanning live theatre, large-scale arts organisational management and investment banking. Working alongside Greg Doran, I am confident that we have ...  

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon: There are so many labels in this summer's Olympic Games cultural beano that first-time buyers may get lost going round the supermarket. Read the full review  

In the early hours of Friday morning (18th May), a number of car wing mirrors were smashed in Clarence Road, Stony Stratford. A local resident chased the two men who ran up an alley way leading onto Frankston Avenue. The man giving chase lost sight of the ...  

Middlemass was arrested at her home a short time later with the assistance of the Stratford police. A background check found that Middlemass had an outstanding warrant stemming from the theft of a purse from a local restaurant in March, said Officer Jeff ...  

The agency has raised rates only four times since 1995, and the current rates-$22.10 a month in communities ... The handling of construction debris (CD), an issue raised by Chadron businessman Roy Leibbrandt two months ago, was discussed by the board ...  

Not the least of them is to find the eponymous monarch (Alex Waldmann) shaking a leg with King Philip ... The role of The Bastard has also been conflated with that of the king’s chamberlain Hubert. This means that it falls to the excellent Ms Nixon ...  

Stratford did not wait long to punch its ticket to the 7-on-7 State Championships. The Spartans won the Sam Brown 7-on-7 State Qualifying Tournament, hosted by the Houston Texans on Sunday, during the opening weekend of the 7-on-7 season. Playing with ...  

today announced the launch of Operations and Engineering practices within their range of services with the addition of industry veterans Colleen Kelley as Vice President of Operations and Chris Barrett as Vice President of Engineering. Colleen is a ...  

The dogs they were walking were possibly Staffordshire Bull Terrier types. A local resident chased the two ... a red Vauxhall Astra, a blue Ford Focus C-Max, a white Vauxhall Combo, a grey Honda Civic Sport, a blue Ford Fiesta, a silver Mazda 2 Tamura ...  

Royal Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon: Twelfth Night sometimes opens with Viola asking where she is, sometimes with Orsino asking for more music, but on opening night in Stratford it opened with two badly dressed protestors describing "deep water despair" at the BP spillage story, "green and yellow melancholy". Read the full review  

Golay AVON — Assistant Fire Chief Timothy Golay was critically injured Friday in an all-terrain vehicle accident but has been upgraded to serious, according to Chief Frank Root. Root said he spoke Sunday with Golay, who suffered a broken clavicle, a broken lower back, broken pelvis and several broken ribs. “He told me, ‘They think I’m out of the woods,’ ” Root said. “He’s in a lot of pain, but I think he’s overall in good spirits.” The...  

Stuart Beach and Tim Kenneally (Alcester) lost to Adam Moran and Ben Lane ... Stratford B captain Sam Wilks and Sam Righton just edged out Max Retallack and Chris Cardwell (Henley) 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 1-0 (10-8) and then beat Stuart Kent and Jake Evans ...  

And ultimately, if Swann plays well then it lessens the need for Malcolm Mitchell to play cornerback – thus allowing the offense to get back perhaps its best weapon. That may be Swann’s biggest importance to his team this season. QUOTABLE ...  

An appeal for a new landing stage on the banks of the river by the church where William Shakespeare is buried in Stratford-upon-Avon is to be launched. Organisers said the stone steps and 15m (49ft) landing strip by Holy Trinity Church were given approval ...  

Put aside textbooks and misgivings for a few hours and surrender to a bonkers but oddly brilliant vision of King John from the RSC, writes Dominic Cavendish.  

Avon Products (AVP) is a beauty products producer and marketer. It reported revenue of $11.3 billion in 2011. It also recorded operating income of $855 million and a net income of $518 million. As of the end of 2011, it manages total assets of $7.735 billion.  

Metro school officials hope for the first time in three years to get money from the city for renovation projects, including a $20 million makeover at Stratford to remove radon and mold, add energy-efficient windows, and support a new ...  

Swan, Stratford-upon-Avon: Richard III marks a new start for the Tudor dynasty, as well as the RSC's summer season in the World Shakespeare Festival. But there's nothing all that exceptional about Roxana Silbert's production in the Swan. Read the full review  

The Route 44 plaza, which abuts Old Avon Village, has housed many other Class III restaurants there since 1991, including Airstreams, Jetstreams, Publicans and Newport Blue Café, according to town planning staff notes on the history of the storefront.  

AVON — Assistant Avon Fire Chief Timothy Golay is recovering from serious injuries he received when his ATV rolled over on him Friday afternoon in rural Pennsylvania, according to Avon Fire Chief Frank Root. Golay was driving the ATV down a ...  

Twice-weekly reviews were conducted with full management support guided by the Vcentric Technologies team. This structure ensured that all functional change requirements would be met, along with the needs of end users, as each business process was integrated.  

As the Stratford Shakespeare Festival observes its 60th anniversary this summer, the Shaw Festival launches its second half century of celebrating the plays, era and influence of George Bernard Shaw.  

"The actors performed a short piece to challenge the Royal Shakespeare Company's decision to accept sponsorship from BP after the Deepwater Horizon disaster. The group then asked the audience to tear the BP logo from their programmes."...  

The tax credit requires Thogus to maintain its Avon Lake location for at least nine years. Thogus Products Co. also will retain $4.8 million in existing payroll at the project location for the term of the tax credit. The Job Creation Tax Credit ...  

Yet, the 15-0 victory included a small win for the use of wood bats. Logan Tycz, age 21, and Bill Roach, age 48, combined to throw a 6-inning no-hitter against the Scotland Highlanders in the contest played in Avon. Tycz struck out four and ...  

This production of Richard III never achieves the same jolting dramatic impact as the Old Vic version, which starred Kevin Spacey, writes Charles Spencer.  

Avon Assistant Fire Chief Tim Golay was in an ATV accident in the Pittsburgh area while vacationing May 18. The Chronicle-Telegram is reporting Golay, 52,  was critically injured Friday in an all-terrain vehicle accident but has been upgraded to serious.  

Our critics' picks of this week's openings, plus your last chance to see and what to book now• Which cultural events are in your diary this week? Tell us in the comments belowOpening this week TheatreRomeo and Juliet in BaghdadShakespeare's epic love tragedy relocated to present day Iraq, a society riven by sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia. In Arabic with English surtitles. Swan Theatre, Stratford upon Avon (0844 800 1110), Thursday...  

A man and a child have been found dead after the boat they were travelling in overturned at a weir in the River Avon.Related StoriesPassion for artisan bread puts wind in the sails of Britain's millsUK is 'best place in Europe' to be gayRoyal visit cost Manchester taxpayers £40,000Village in shock after man and a child die in River Avon boat tragedyHelicopter that ditched in North Sea 'had faulty gearbox'  

Stephen Soderbergh's big-screen disaster-thriller concerns a global team of doctors tasked with tamping down a deadly outbreak of infectious disease before it annihilates mankind.  The all-star cast includes Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow ...  

“We are delighted to welcome Milton Jones to the Fringe Festival. He takes to the Civic Hall Stage at 9pm on 8 June and is expected to be a huge draw and crowd pleaser!” explained Stratforward Bid project manager and Fringe Festival organiser Marion Morga  

Following rave reviews, Greek Fest 2012 promises to be one of New Jersey’s premier cultural events this season, sharing Hellenic hospitality, memorable cuisine, the arts, and great entertainment. "We're back this year with a four-day ...  

Family boating accident at a weir in the River Avon in Warwichshire has left two dead and two others hospitalisedA man and a child have been found dead after a boating accident at a weir in the River Avon, West Midlands Ambulance Service said. The child was recovered from the water in Barford, near Warwick, shortly before 8.30pm on Saturday. The man was found shortly after 10pm. Both were declared dead at the scene. Two more children, who were...  

The deaths of a man and child in a river tragedy have left a village in shock. Related StoriesPassion for artisan bread puts wind in the sails of Britain's millsUK is 'best place in Europe' to be gayMan and a child die in River Avon boat tragedyRoyal visit cost Manchester taxpayers £40,000Helicopter that ditched in North Sea 'had faulty gearbox'  

Stephen Stratford blogs on lunch with Winston: NBR has posted online the official text of the speech here. It was the usual stuff, a mixture of charm, bluster, fudging the historical record and blaming the media – especially two social-media operatives, Whale Oil and “a mischievious [that’s how he pronounced it] blogger known as Kiwiblog” who apparently are responsible for [...]  

The old adage, "Actions speak louder than words," came into play yesterday as more than 75 Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, senior citizens from Avon Senior Center, Avon Garden Club and community members came together to do their part for Avon Pride Day ...  

Hindus laud Bristol in UK for considering scattering of Hindu ashes in River Avon Hindus have applauded City of Bristol in United Kingdom (UK) for considering River Avon as possible site for dispersing cremated remains of Hindus. Bristol’s Lord Mayor ...  

Among the stock activity stories for Monday, May 21, from AP Business News: — Shares of Avon Products Inc. fell after an analyst said the beauty company will have to step up spending to fix the business as he downgraded the stock. The report ...  

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Avon Products Inc. fell almost 3 percent Monday after an analyst said the beauty company will have to step up spending to fix the business as he downgraded the stock. The report comes after smaller beauty rival Coty ...  

Students at Avon High School are gearing up for this weekend's prom at La Centre in Westlake. Members of the school's Key Club got a little added prom bonus as they hosted a Senior Citizens Prom at St. Mary of the Woods Retirement Community in Avon last weekend.  

The Big Fish, Maybird Shopping Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0HZ. Tel 01789 297 261. MIDLANDS Seafish Industry Training Association training manager Michael Pili discovered an “incorrect practice” was at the root of my one-star review here in ...  

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed three classes of notes issued by NYLIM Stratford CDO 2001-1, Ltd./Inc. (NYLIM 2001-1) as follows: --$32,704,381 class B notes at 'CCCsf';--$35,160,441 class C notes at 'Csf';--$16,000,000 Preference Shares at 'Csf'. This review was conducted under the framework described in the report 'Global Rating Criteria for Structured Finance CDOs' using the Structured Finance Portfolio Credit Model...  

Shares of Avon Products Inc. fell almost 3 percent Monday after an analyst said the beauty company will have to step up spending to fix the business as he downgraded the stock. The report comes after smaller beauty rival Coty Inc. dropped its $10.7 billion ...  

AVON — Assistant Fire Chief Timothy Golay is recovering from serious injuries he received when his ATV rolled over on him on Friday afternoon in rural Pennsylvania, according to Avon Fire Chief Frank Root. Golay was driving the ATV down a hill ...  

MAT Jackson enjoyed that winning feeling for the second BTCC event in a row when taming treacherous track conditions at Thruxton on Sunday. The Henley race ace made a superb start from his qualifying position of fourth before taking advantage of a ...  

A TEAM of three catering students from Stratford-upon-Avon College won the Best Kitchen Team award and finished overall runners-up in a national catering competition. The British Culinary Federation/Brakes Student Challenge Cook & Serve Team of ...  

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratford University is opening a new branch campus in Newport News, Va. at 836 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard on May 21, 2012. The 63,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility features 19 classrooms, a large auditorium, computer and health...  

Parag Bhatt, a person from Hindu Temple of Bristol, said it was practically difficult for elderly relatives or a big family to travel to India. Peter Main, the new Lord Mayor of the city said giving them a holy site was one among his first priorities.  

NEW YORK (TheStreet) - Avon Products and Chesapeake Energy were among the worst-performers in the S 500 on Tuesday. The S 500 lost 7.69 points, or 0.57%, to close at 1,330.66, its weakest finish since early February. Shares of Avon dropped nearly 10% to $18.71 after Coty withdrew its $10.7 billion bid to buy Avon late Monday. ... Click to view a price quote on ^GSPC.  

while Andy Gregory hit the post with a header from James Travis’ cross and Stuart Herlihy saw a shot cleared off the line by Peter Gould. Town deservedly broke the deadlock midway through the first half when Baker and Chris Murphy combined to create an ...  

A council has defended its decision to spend nearly £40,000 of taxpayers' cash on hosting a Diamond Jubilee visit by The Queen.Related StoriesPassion for artisan bread puts wind in the sails of Britain's millsUK is 'best place in Europe' to be gayMan and a child die in River Avon boat tragedyVillage in shock after man and a child die in River Avon boat tragedyHelicopter that ditched in North Sea 'had faulty gearbox'  

Corey Kelly collected the rebound from his own shot and scored the game-winning goal with 2 minutes left in overtime as Plymouth Whitemarsh rallied to top visiting Avon Grove, 8-7, in the opening round of the District 1 boys' lacrosse tournament on Tuesday.  

NEW YORK, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP) responded promptly to Coty's May 9th letter by disclosing it on May 10th and indicating that its Board would consider the contents of the letter. Subsequently on May 13th, Avon's Board said it would respond to...  

A man and a child have died after a boat they were in capsized at a weir on the River Avon close to the village of Barford, near Warwick.Three children and a man, who are all believed to be from the same family, were in the small rowing boat when it overturned late on Saturday afternoon. The bodies of a man and child were recovered from the River Avon (PA) A police officer and a member of the public managed to rescue two of the...  

NEW YORK -- Coty has slammed the door on Avon Products . Privately held Coty said late Monday that struggling direct cosmetics seller Avon took too long to respond to its $10.7 billion buyout offer. It said it is withdrawing the offer, first made two months ago. "Two months is enough," Coty Chairman Bart Becht said in a letter to Avon's board. "Consequently, as our deadline to begin discussions expired today, our proposal is withdrawn...  

Avon Tyres To Provide Tires For The 2012 Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover ContestAvon Tyres News ReleaseSTOW, OH - Avon Tyres is proud to partner with the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover contest again this year by providing a set of Avon tires for the 2012 contest winner. Through this special competition, applicants are asked to submit a 600-word essay explaining why they would like to be selected for this special opportunity along...  

CleanStar invests in, builds, and scales triple-bottom-line business models in emerging markets around the world. CleanStar Mozambique, their latest and fastest growing project, was founded to tackle the cook stove problem with a bilateral solution: new clean-burning stoves and an ethanol processing facility to fuel them. But how do they gain traction in a saturated market?  

Mary G. Morahan (nee Nagel), 82, of Avon, passed away at home Thursday, April 19, 2012, surrounded by family. She was a lifetime Avon resident, and graduated from St. Theresa Academy in Cleveland. Mary stayed busy as a homemaker and was very involved in the community. She was a life long and very active member at Holy Trinity Church and the Ladies Guild. She was a member of the VFW in Elyria and American Legion in Avon Lake. In her spare time...  

In 1886, Mr. D. H. McConnell launched what was to become one of the most beloved brands... Avon. Let’s flash back 126 years when women were expected to be housekeepers, wives and of course mothers. In steps a man who defies convention when he builds his sales force with a team of women. D. H. McConnell intuitively understood that as salespeople women could relate to other women and bring a passion to his new perfumes better than men. Based on...  

Avon Products needs a bit more time to weigh Coty’s takeover bid. A cosmetics company known for its international door-to-door sales force, Avon announced Sunday that it would consider Coty’s sweetened $10.7 billion offer. The board of Avon, which is reviewing a letter Coty sent to it Wednesday outlining the offer, said it would respond within a week. Coty said Sunday that it was unsure why Avon’s board needs more time to begin talks. ‘’We...  

A curious feature of Shakespeare’s Richard III — unmentioned in the programme for Stratford’s gripping new production — is that its longer (though still not complete) title is The Tragedy of Richard III. Of course, it’s not so much a tragedy for ...  

Asbury Park Press reporter Josh Newman covered the NBA Draft workout the Nets hosted Saturday for borderline prospects, including Jersey guys Jordan Theodore, Ashton Gibbs and Zack Rosen. Josh will have a detailed story on Monday that we’ll ...  

AVON LAKE — People in Avon Lake have seen Linda Moyse during Homecoming Days, those frenzied days in October, when she is hustling and bustling, setting up decorations, balloons, ordering the pizza and everything else that goes with the annual ...  

The Wooster Group and RSC co-production of Troilus and Cressida that is set to begin performances at Stratford-upon-Avon's Swan Theatre Aug. 3, then transfer to London's Riverside Studios under the auspices of the World Shakespeare Festival, has had a change of creative personnel.   

The Wall Street Journal, in a recent article, Avon Is Late to Social Media’s Party, says sales for cosmetic products have steadily moved online to sites like Sephora.com, Beauty.com and Drugstore.com. This has contributed to a -75% decline in operating profit for Avon and their 5.8 million sales representatives that sell door-to-door over the last decade. more »  

The Holy Trinity Baptist Church of Amityville will hold a spring bazaar, Sat. May 5, noon to 6 p.m. The church is located at 300 Albany Avenue, Amityville. The bazaar will feature local vendors. Interested vendors should contact the church at 631-842-6770. A fee is required.  

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratford University students are embarking on a large-scale community service project to support veterans in our local communities. Each campus will be collecting clothing donations May 21 through May 25, 2012. Students, faculty, and staff...  

THERE’S been a record rise in the number of single parent families across the UK, and many are struggling to juggle work and the cost of childcare. There are almost two million such families in the UK, according to the Office of National Statistics ...  

The World Shakespeare Festival has been launched in Stratford-upon-Avon, alongside the annual birthday celebrations. The festival will be the biggest celebration of the playwright ever staged, according to the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). Productions ...  

Support The Churchery Preschool's efforts to buy a new playground fence at a spaghetti dinner on Friday, June 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. The meal includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, beverages, coffee, tea and dessert. There will also be ...  

Credit where credit is due, a fantastic comeback and a big pat on the back to the players and TC. However, this must NOT detract from the fact that TC must be relieved of his duties after Wigan and a clear out of all the backroom staff and some players be carried out immediately. It is a no-win situation at the moment because Moxey will see today as a famous victory; I can see him spurting out the following: "Today's performance was the...  

AVON — Anytime a team can win a conference championship is a good time. But if that team wins when it’s hosting the meet, it makes it even sweeter. The Avon boys pulled off that feat Friday, winning their third West Shore Conference track championship with 189 points. North Ridgeville was second with 148. “This means a lot to us and our community,” said junior Brentten Wiley, who won the 110- and 300-meter hurdles and helped the 800 relay...  

Ct Free Shakespeare's production of "Romeo and Juliet" will not only play at Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo and McLevy Green but at the American Shakespeare Festival Theater, 1850 Elm St., Stratford. The production will play at the Peacock Pavilion ...  

Royal Shakespeare Company present The Comedy Of Errors: Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford/Romeo And Juliet In Baghdad: Swan Theatre, Stratford. 0844 800 1110; Derren Brown – Svengali: Wolverhampton Grand. 01902 42 92 12; Birmingham Ormistron Academy ...  

The billionaire founders of Cillit Bang cleaner group Reckitt Benckiser yesterday came calling again for door-to-door cosmetics giant Avon with a $10.7bn increased bid and a threat to walk away if the target's shareholders failed to enter talks in the coming days.Related StoriesWeak demand and prices hit ENRCSuperdry firm's results cap a 'difficult year'Asian buyers fuel Barratt's recoveryExperian makes a loss in offloading PriceGrabber to...  

An old friend of the show sent word late last week: Someone’s looking to bulldoze the 82-year-old Avon Apartments at the intersection of Oak Lawn and Lemmon Avenues. And, sure enough, records obtained from Dallas City Hall, which you’ll find … Continue reading →  

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A number of people were injured when a car crashed into a shop in Stratford upon Avon. Warwickshire Police said the accident happened at the junction of Bridge Street and Henley Street at 14:30 BST. The casualties including pedestrians and the occupants of ...  

From our own message boards comes this excellent report of Ian McKellen’s one-man show that is raising money for a theater damaged by the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. The actor is (of course) in New Zealand for filming of both parts of “The Hobbit,” a Peter Jackson adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s book. Thanks to del [...]  

Q Hotels intends to sell four hotels for around £55m-£60m, ahead of plans to refinance the business: the 54-bedroom Aldwark Manor Golf & Spa hotel, near York; the 100-bedroom Bridgewood Manor hotel in Chatham, Kent; the 102-bedroom Stratford hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon; and the 146-bedroom Park Royal hotel, near Warrington, Cheshire.  

Stratford Shore Points, New Haven Bird Club field trip with Frank Mantlik, 7 a.m. May 20, meet in parking lot, 600 Long Beach Blvd., Stratford, 203-984-9410, mantlik@sbcglobal.net. HazWaste Central, open for the season, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays ...  

AVON — One man was LifeFlighted and another was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries after an accident this morning on the Avon-North Ridgeville border. The Avon Fire Department, which handled the crash with assistance from North Ridgeville, responded to Mills Road and state Route 83 at 5:12 a.m., according to Lt. Eric Dudziak. Dudziak said the accident involved a pickup truck and a Honda Civic, both of which were heavily damaged...  

A PROJECT to protect the future of native wildlife in the River Avon at Christchurch has begun. The three-county scheme to stem the spread of non-native invasive plants is the first of its kind of this scale in the UK. Along with Dorset Wildlife Trust ...  

A lot of action for locals representing the Beltway region in Day 3 of the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Mesquite, NV.  Four Beltway Boxers registered their first RSC's (Referee Stops Contest) of the tournament and all four were registered in the third round.At 152 Pounds, David Grayton stopped Darren Wilder of Cleveland.  In the 165-pound bracket, D'Mitrius Ballard had an RSC-3 over Rashad Scott, representing the Tri-State...  

WACO — Athletes from Central Texas Christian and Holy Trinity Catholic begin competition in the two-day TAPPS State Track and Field Meet today at Baylor’s Hart-Patterson Track and Field Complex. CTCS’ Abby Dosa headlines the area contingent as the defending Class 3A champion in the 100-meter hurdles and the long jump. She was also the runner-up in the 300 hurdles.  

SPENCER — In a come-from-behind thriller, Black River scored three runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning to nip Northwestern 5-4 on Thursday night. The last-minute drama unfolded in the opening round of Black River’s annual J.B. Firestone softball tournament at Firestone Park. [smugmug url="http://elyriact.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery=22535108_jG2KQb=rss200" title="Click%20any%20image%20to%20view%20larger...  

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratford University is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. James J. Flaggert to Chief Academic Officer. Flaggert began his career at Stratford University in May 2006 serving as the Dean for the School of Business, Graduate, and...  

Despite falsifying test results, Avon water chief stays onBoston.comDespite admitting to federal investigators that he falsified drinking water test results, the superintendent of the Avon Water Department remains on the job, and his bosses seem wary of making any changes until they learn more about the charges against ...  

Ellesmere should have broken the deadlock just after the break when Ashley Wells delivered an inviting cross which the unmarked Dale Williams headed wide from close range. But the visitors opened the scoring after 63 minutes when Williams was adjudged to ...  

GREENWICH, Conn. & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) (the “Company”) completed its previously announced acquisition of RSC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: RRR) (“RSC”) in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $18.00 per share at the time of announcement, for a total enterprise value of $4.2 billion, including $2.3 billion of net debt. The combination of the two companies creates a leading North American equipment...  

United Rentals (NYSE: URI) opened lower Tuesday, a day after the company closed the acquisition of RSC Holdings. A June 50/52.50 Out of The Money Bear-Call Credit Spread looks like an attractive way to play URI today. This strategy aims for a return of 11.11% and URI is 10% out of the money. Recent support for this stock has been demonstrated near $45.35 while resi...  

Avon got what it asked for. Coty, the fragrance maker, withdrew its bid in frustration last week. Now the pressure is on Sheri McCoy, Avon Products’ new chief executive, to revive the fortunes of the troubled 126-year-old cosmetics direct seller.  

Scene of the crash in Stratford-upon-Avon Credit: Richard Eaton Emergency services at the scene of crash in Stratford-upon-Avon, where five people have been injured and one person is still trapped in the car. Warwickshire Fire Service say one ...  

BINTON A lifted the Thompson Knock Out Cup for the third successive year ... Paul Nixon-Barron started and finished on bulls for 30 as did Peter Mole. Jo Everett, who has had a poor season, at least kept out of the threes and ended her shooting on a ...  

With a penalty only five metres out they decided to tap and go and the home side could do little to stop second row Bill Whetton who crashed over for a debut try which helped earn the man of the match accolade. Stand-in fly half Harry Cox could not convert ...  

New Jersey Celebrates a “Taste of Greece” with Holy Trinity Greek Fest 2012 WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY – This year Holy Trinity gives an early welcome to summer, with Greek Fest 2012. Following rave reviews, Greek Fest 2012 promises to be one of New ...  

IN-FORM Stratford chalked up a third successive Baker Joiner Midland Alliance victory at struggling Coleshill on Saturday which cemented their place in the top ten. Impressive midfielder ... to which James Travis added. The visitors were quickly into ...  

Bronze was claimed by another Alveston pairing in Joe McKenzie and Liam Crouch. Fourth place also went to Alveston ... but the pattern of success continued with James Scott partnering Rugby’s James Fletcher to win the boys under 13 gold medals.  

Town almost went ahead early in the second half when a cross-cum-shot from Cameron Jones totally deceived Gwynne who was relieved to see the ball hit the post and bounce clear. The visitors continued to look the most likely side to score with Murphy and ...  

Five pedestrians have been injured after a car crashed into a shop front in Stratford-upon-Avon. Police and ambulance crews were called to reports of a car that had left the road and hit pedestrians and a shop on Bridge Street on Monday afternoon.  

SIX people were injured after a car ploughed into cafe tables, pedestrians and a shop window in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre. The black VW Touran came careering off a roundabout and into tables outside Costa Coffee in Bridge Street, where ...  

Put Dan Joseph and Hagan Brown in the pool of investors who are bullish on the apartment housing market. The owners of Avon real estate investment firm Corridor Ventures, which has traditionally specialized in college student housing, is making ...  

Six people have been taken to hospital after a car ploughed into a shop front in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Thousands of people would have been visiting the town to celebrate the start of the World Shakespeare Festival on the day of the bard's birthday.  

Pomperaug baseball blanks Stratford to finish undefeated SWC regular seasonDanbury News TimesPhoto: Mike Ross / Connecticut Post Freelance Stratford High School's Axel DeJesus slides into second base as Pomperaug High School Matt Paola makes the throw to first base in the baseball game in Stratford, Conn. on Friday May 18, 2012.and more »  

TINIE TEMPAH will headline Global Gathering this year - it has been revealed. Returning to Long Marston Airfield on July 27 and 28, other headline acts include chart-topping outfit Nero, Labrinth, Chase & Status, indie-dance trio, Friendly Fires, trance DJ ...  

They passed the yellow "trucks turning on roadway" sign, the Northside Coffee and Kitchen with its popular fried croissants, and the $4.15-per-gallon sign at the Shell station. They took the righthand curve on Avon Road under Interstate 70 at ...  

Despite admitting to federal investigators that he falsified drinking water test results, the superintendent of the Avon Water Department remains on the job, and his bosses seem wary of making any changes until they learn more about the charges ...  

This ambitious trilogy of Shakespeare's plays about shipwrecks, love, grief and family reunions is an imaginative bardic blockbuster, writes Charles Spencer.  

AVON, Colorado — That Sunday morning was as ordinary as can be in offseason Avon. Until, as witnesses put it, a truck fell from the sky. The truck's driver died, but the two occupants of a sport-utility vehicle it crushed miraculously survived.  

Combine with a 54” inkjet printer to provide endless finishing solutions. Royal Sovereign’s enhanced features ... RSC-1401CW and RSC-1401HW Wide Format Cold Laminators with Rear Wind-Up Assembly ROCKLEIGH, NJ-(BUSINESS WIRE)-MAY 16, 2012 – Royal ...  

Frank Douglas, 30, of 20 Larkin Court, Stratford, appeared at state Superior Court in Stamford on Friday afternoon as a phalanx of Stamford police officers stood in the back row of the courtroom. Douglas had his arraignment delayed by more than three hours ...  

The English National Ballet and English National Ballet School create new children’s ballet which tours the UK in Spring 2012. Following the phenomenal success of the Angelina Ballerina ballets, which reached audiences of over 300,000 across the UK and ...  

We know you were probably taking photos with your cameras and phones, so we'd like you to consider Avon Patch as another place to share your photos with friends. Let's see what class can show off the most photos! Please upload your photos to this gallery.  

Next time the Avon lady comes a-calling, I’m not going to buy any nail polish from her. Avon sent the Frisky office some of their spring/summer products and I have to be honest, I was pretty disappointed with their Avon Nailwear Pro polish.  

ACTORS staged a protest at a Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Theatre over oil giant BP's sponsorship of the RSC's World Shakespeare Festival. Two members of the Reclaim Shakespeare Company shuffled on to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre stage before the opening ...  

MAT Jackson is already looking forward to his home event on the British Touring Car Championship calendar at Donington Park after suffering a frustrating start to the season at Brands Hatch on Sunday. The new season exploded into life in dramatic fashion ...  

Stratford Upon Avon College and Warwickshire College, an institution made up of six main separate colleges that have merged together (Leamington Centre, Rugby Centre, Moreton Morrell Centre, Pershore College, Henley-in-Arden Centre, and the ...  

When Paul Clements, an Avon High School parent and neighbor, contacted Principal Kristina Buller it was not to complain, it was to make an offer she couldn't refuse. The property, owned by Clements and his wife Jill, has a barn which is the back ...  

ONE DAY, I’VE VOWED, I will go and eat in one or all of David Chang’s New York restaurants. This Korean American started off with just one restaurant, Momofuku Noodle Bar, which has grown into a mini empire of restaurants, including the fine dining KO.  

Superior Court Judge Kenneth B. Povodator kept Douglas' bond at $500,000 after hearing a recommendation to lower bail to $200,000 from the bail commissioner. Defense attorney Darnell Crosland, who said he was representing Douglas for bond ...  

If you are looking for an exceptional night out with fine food and a great atmosphere, then the Riverbank Restaurant and Bar in Stratford upon Avon is waiting for you. Located on the banks of the River Avon, opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the ...  

LeVoir in April, that Fr. Tony Hesse will be leaving Holy Trinity ... that Hesse took part in with Pastor Mark Loder of St. John’s Lutheran Church and Pastor Thomas Starkjohn of Harvest Community Church. The forum was at the Blue Note, and a crowd ...  

After directing Brian Dennehy in Twelfth Night last season, McAnuff takes on Henry V, with Aaron Krohn in the title role. Krohn was riveting in his festival debut last season as Lenny in The Homecoming. When asked why he chose to direct the play ...  

Discerning property-seekers are advised to register their interest now in Poppy Meadow, Taylor Wimpey’s soon-to-be released collection of new homes in Stratford-upon-Avon. The impressive selection of two, three and four and five-bedroom houses in ...  

Ian Drummond of team 3SIXTY said ... The festival has been organised by Stratford man Mike Grisenthwaite, who runs charity Cyclists Fighting Cancer - which provides bicycles and equipment to children with cancer. Saturday will feature a host of ...  

In following the Ohio state standards for Grade 3, students must learn about local government — and what better way to do that than by creating a mock city council that actually passes an ordinance? Every year for the past eight years, Avon ...  

Avon Tyres is proud to partner with the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover contest again this year by providing a set of tires for the 2012 contest winner. Through this special competition, applicants are asked to submit a 600-word essay explaining why ...  

AVON — Last Sunday morning was quiet in Avon as people ran their errands and headed out to enjoy the day. Then a truck fell out of the sky. That is how witnesses to what might be the most horrific accident in this I-70 town's history describe ...  

LOXLEY driver Sarah Reader celebrated another podium success in the opening rounds of the SPEED Euroseries at the famous Paul Ricard circuit in the south of France at the weekend. Reader, 29 , claimed a third-place finish at the wheel of her Juno sports ...  

Kieran Iyer was run out without troubling the scorers but Rajiv Sen 19, who was trapped lbw by Gill, Nasir Ali Khan 53no and Butler 20no eased Harborne to 144 for 4 in 39.1 overs. Stratford, who are sitting at the foot of the table, will be eager to open ...  

The city encouraged residents to use public transportation and for drivers to use caution over the weekend because of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The walk will start at 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Boston.  

On Thursday, Mayor Karl Dean made his case for investing in education beginning with the renovation of a Nashville high school. The mayor is proposing a $20 million renovation of Stratford High School, which was originally built in 1960. "It is essential ...  

AVON LAKE — Councilman and Safety Committee member David Kos is coming out in opposition to a proposal to allow bow hunting in Avon Lake. The proposal is still before the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board and the Safety Committee, “My ...  

Gibson, whom Toothman said “had a phenomenal meet,” won ... The Orioles’ Drew Ober took second in the pole vault (13-00) while Chase Alexander finished as the runner-up in the shot put (51-02.25). Avon’s Cameron Hollins finished third in the ...  

Harry Cox missed the touchline conversion. Strong runs from Chris Lowe and captain Conor Smith were only thwarted by good tackles, while Ed Williams thought he had scored out wide only for the play to be brought back by the referee. Ian Wyllie also had a ...  

In the middle distances, the top performance came from Lily Owsley with the 17-year-old Bristol & West ... 10:25.3 (CBP); 400H: Will Hartley (B) 55.24; HT: Matt Spicer (B) 46.61; DT; Simon Biddlecombe (B) 44.66; SP: James Preston (B) 13.23; JT ...  

The event was called "Celebrate the Journey" and took place in conjunction with National Nursing Home Week. Make up for the event was provided by volunteers from the Seidl Sizzlers regional Mary Kay group. Make up specialists Krissy Seidl ...  

ìThis is the start of an important exercise,î city building and planning director Barb Dembek told participants gathered in small groups at tables with plenty of pens, pencils, paper and Post-It notes. Stratford's current Official Plan was prepared in ...  

Participants in the 2012 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Chicago will once again be treated to a very pink surprise as they march down Roscoe Street. The 2012 Avon Walk, scheduled for June 2nd-3rd, 2012, begins and concludes at Soldier Field and meanders ...  

Swan, Stratford-upon-Avon: The party's over. Balloons festoon the stage, empty champagne bottles are strewn about the stage - and death comes creeping for the king. Read the full review  

AVON LAKE The Fire Department is in the process of reviewing options that would alert residents to impending severe weather. Chief Glen Eisenhardt said the easiest to roll out and least-costly choice would be to expand the city’s Code RED ...  

We’re about 150 entries ahead of where we were last year so we’re really pleased,” said Mike, who ran the event for the first time in 2011 and attracted a phenomenal 735 riders to Stratford-upon-Avon racecourse, which will host the event again in 2012.  

TWO late goals sentenced Town to a disappointing Baker Joiner Midland Alliance defeat at the DCS Stadium on Saturday. The home side had only themselves to blame for not extending their three match winning run as they spurned a glut of chances and Dunkirk ...  

Holbrook officials are considering sharing its health agent and street sweeping services purchasing with Avon. Town Administrator William Phelan said during a recent board of selectmen meeting that it would be more cost-effective to share the $160,000 cost ...  

Up there, I have gotten to DJ with The Wu Tang Clan, Mix Master Mike from the Beastie Boys and DJ Z-Trip, Talib Kweli, etc .. It is always one of the best and most memorable parties of the year.” Vail Daily: Do you dislike Vail since you grew ...  

Paul Bhattacharjee will star opposite the previously announced Meera Syal in the RSC's new production of Much Ado About Nothing that will run at Stratford-upon-Avon's Courtyard Theatre from July 26, prior to an official opening Aug. 1, for a run through Sept. 15, then transfer to the West End's Noel Coward for a season from Sept. 22-Oct. 27.  

Binton A, who have held the trophy for the last two years, meant business with Andy Smith’s 34 start being followed by Michelle Dale 33 and Gary Hooper 31. Binton B were struggling to keep up with Bill Fleming’s 32, Chris Green 29 and Jon Packard 31.  

BBC NewsNew buggies in Stratford-upon-Avon branded a 'gimmick'BBC NewsThe ex-mayor Stratford-upon-Avon has branded a venture designed to help tourists visit sights as a "gimmick". Cyril Bennis said bright yellow buggies hired by visitors are not in keeping with the town's character. "These introductions of gimmicks... in ...and more »  

We’re about 150 entries ahead of where we were last year so we’re really pleased,” said Mike, who ran the event for the first time in 2011 and attracted a phenomenal 735 riders to Stratford-upon-Avon racecourse, which will host the event again in 2012.  

The lead was extended with a penalty but Claverdon rallied well and Doz Ward took advantage of the small playing area to slot over a penalty and reduce the arrears. The visitors then lost Scott Conduit and Ian Wyllie to injury forcing Jean Visser and Andy ...  

The ex-mayor of a Warwickshire town has branded a venture designed to help tourists visit sights as a "gimmick". Cyril Bennis said yellow buggies, now being hired in Stratford-upon-Avon, are not in keeping with the town's "character". "These introductions ...  

"The kids learn what it takes to grow a plant and where food comes from, and about the issue of hunger in the community and community service." Those interested in helping with the garden can contact Gifts of Love at 860-676-2323. For more ...  

Missing the suspended Richard Stokes, Stratford got off to the perfect start when ... with Howkins aerial passes clearing the Stratford lines and providing Leary, Malcolm and Tom Ebbutt with opportunities to counter attack. A third goal just before half ...  

Brazilian company Companhia Bufomecânica present Two Roses For Richard III, their own unique re-imagining of Shakespeare's villainous hunchbacked king, featuring theatre, music, striking imagery and aerial skills, at the Courtyard Theatre from May 7 to 9.  

The program will include The Blue and The Gray, A Civil War Fantasy, Medley from Miss Saigon, Pan American March, Robin Hood Soundtrack Highlights, and others. Special guest soloist Dr. Robert Sibbing will be featured on alto sax playing Eugene Bozza's "Aria."  

MAT Jackson says he is very encouraged by developments to his Ford Focus ST as he prepares for the start of the new Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship. Jackson, from Henley, will roar back into action at Brands Hatch on March 31/April 1 with his ...  

Miss Barrows was a friend of Sir Edward Elgar and George Bernard Shaw. After Elgar died, she employed his best friend, Sir Ivor Atkins, to teach us to sing. We became good enough to join the choir in Tewkesbury Abbey and also sang in Worcester Cathedral ...  

Tammy Smith and Deacon Eugene LeBlanc. Then Father Khanh Ho, Mont Belvieu Mayor Nick Dixon, building committee chair and parish office manager Lydia Schneider, Holly Jackson of RE/MAX Premier, parish council chair Karen Storm, parish secretary ...  

The students, parents and staff of Avon Heritage North School begin their mission to raise $3,000 for Kick-It, a national fundraiser to raise money for a cure for childhood cancer, with t-shirt sales and community donations from May 16 through ...  

All Bears in Oz get in quick! We will also be donating all proceeds to the RFFF. The club is having a 4/5 hour cruise around Sydney Harbour. On board there will be some great auctions and raffles, etc. Sat 19 May, 2012 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Wharf 6 ...