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Malta is a renowned destination for fun, sun, beauty, history and culture. It is a popular holiday destination especially among Europeans but people from all over the world are now flocking to  its crystal shores. Malta festivals are a monthly occurrence and one of the more humble and interesting ones is the Birgufest.

In the United Kingdom 43% of households own a pet. In the USA it is even higher. Many people own pets, love pets and will inevitably own an animal companion throughout their lives. The London pet show happens every year and all the furry, reptilian, slimy, large and small pets come out to play, put on a show and interact with their owners.

Everyone remembers having imaginary friends then those friends turned into our animal pets and then humans. Many agree the best of friends were our animal counterparts. Even now we take solace in our pets. They provide us with unconditional love and are fiercely loyal. At the London pet show, one of the bigger ones among pet shows UK, we get to explore the eclectic mix of ‘best friends’ attendants bring along while taking the family out and letting the kids have some wholesome fun. The London Pet Show is a dynamic live event, packed full of hundreds of different breeds of animals, amazing live animal action displays and fun and informative talks and demonstrations. The quintessential pet, the dog is a huge attraction at the pet show and all aspects are covered, from games and training and even to pet vacuum cleaners.  There are five diverse and exciting zones to discover at this ultimate pet show, which feature Dogs, Cats, Small Furries, Exotics & Aquatics and Pets.

If you’re a quantity surveyor, architect or any artisan of the building industry then the Sustainable Building and Services 2 Day Course taking place in London on the 17^th and 18^th of November this year, is a must-attend training seminar for you.

The building industry as a whole is taking a massive shift towards green and sustainable building techniques and practices, which is why a course of this nature is an essential for everyone in the industry including those that get their hands and workwear overalls dirty on a daily basis with hard labour. Sustainable Building rules and regulations in the UK are constantly evolving and this 2 day course will ensure that you stay ahead of your competitors.

As we all wait in anticipation for the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games, it seems that some 80 000 Londoners won’t have to wait quite as long to get first person view of the inside of the Olympic Stadium. A New Year’s Eve party is to be held by London’s Mayor Boris Johnson this New Year’s Eve and is to include an impressive fireworks display and some of the world’s best music acts. This will not just be a New Year’s Eve party to welcome in the new year, but also a celebration of the Olympics events that will be held here later in the year.

The epicentre of London has so many diverse and amazing things to do and experience. They really have catered for Londoners and tourists alike. In the upmarket and quiet suburb of Notting Hill made famous by the movie ‘Notting Hill’ starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, lies the well known Portobello market.

Last year, Britain’s top-selling fashion magazine, LOOK, made a splash at London Fashion Week with the first-ever magazine event to grace the famous sartorial celebration. LOOK’s groundbreaking catwalk show featured high street fashion exclusively and was the only LFW showcase open to consumers. The LOOK Show continues the publication’s tradition of showcasing the most beautiful but accessible fashions, and Londoners will soon be treated to LOOK Magazine’s biggest and brightest show yet at the city’s iconic new Olympic mall.

From haute couture to high vis vests, Westfield Stratford City has got it all – the shopping centre, which opens its doors to the public today, is Europe’s largest urban shopping mall, boasting 300 outlets selling the latest lifestyle and fashion brands. The luxury mall makes the ideal location for The LOOK Show 2011, which will take place in the spectacular shopping paradise this coming Saturday. The LOOK Show will feature the latest fashion lines from the UK’s most popular brands, in a mall where shoppers can find the biggest and most beautiful names in high street fashion from Aldo to Zara.

Due to its spectacular situation in the Mediterranean Sea, nestled between powerful countries, Malta was under colonial rule for centuries. Malta Independence Day or Jum l-Indipendenza is celebrated on September 21^st and each year the Maltese people throw a huge celebration in memory of this event.

The islands have previously been under the rule of the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Sicilians, Knights of St John, French and the British and since they obtained independence in 1964, not a year goes by where this is not celebrated in Malta. This year the Nationalist Party will celebrate Independence Day from the 16^th to the 20^th of September at the Granaries in Floriana. It is declared a national holiday when all Malta companies and businesses close in honour of the event.

Although the thought of getting older may frighten some of us, it’s always a reason to celebrate, see the friends that you may have not seen in a while and possibly throw your name away in an elegantly wasted manner. Having the best party venue is the name of the game and Vanilla in Oxford circus is an apt party venue for any birthday girl or boy.

Apart from having that illusive venue, for the perfect indulgence place birthday cake order online. Vanilla is a sophisticated, chic and contemporary cocktail lounge and restaurant venue. This private party venue London has an innovative and striking interior with an all-white colour scheme that is complemented and enhanced by mirrored LED walls and ornate crystal chandeliers. This birthday party venue is perfect for dinner, offering a variety of flavours for all discerning palates. Classic dishes like Foie gras terrine, Norwegian smoked salmon and lobster tagliatelle are featured on the menu. After the dinner delight you experienced the dance floor is open and with a DJ booth and razor sharp sound system, it sets the scene for partying into the early hours of the morning.

Every year in September the edges of London’s River come alive with the annual Thames Festival, and 2011 looks to be no different from years before. Usually only used by the locals for Christmas party boats or for a place to run along in the mornings, the Thames River comes alight with a myriad of international food flavours, fireworks and theatre attractions in celebration of London and its iconic river.  It is free to all attending the Thames Festival and is the biggest festival of arts and hosted by the mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

Billed as the world’s greatest classical music festival, the BBC Proms is an eight-week summer celebration of the finest orchestral music that attracts crowds from all over London. As the 2011 Proms season joins to a close, music-lovers are also looking forward to the time-honoured Proms in the Park concerts, which will be taking place across the UK. Central London estate agents are sure to see their neighbourhoods abuzz this weekend as Proms in the Park comes to Hyde Park on Saturday 10th September.

Proms in the Park features a number of high-profile musical artists who showcase their talents under the summer stars. The open-air concerts take place across the UK every year; the 2011 Proms in the Park performances will take place in Dundee, Caerphilly, Northern Ireland and London’s Hyde Park. For those who don’t get the chance to book their Proms in the Park tickets, the events can also be enjoyed on BBC Big Screens at locations throughout the UK.