Army band will perform at Last Night Of The Proms

Castle Point Mayor, Councillor David Cross, is holding national dance and song ‘Last Night of the Proms’ in the Salvation Army Temple on Saturday.

The Hadleigh Salvation Army Band will perform at the Last Night Of The Proms favourites with flags, hooters and patriotic flags available at the fundraiser.

At the Mayor's Charity will raised the money.

Last Night Of The Proms concert began at 7pm with doors open 6.30pm.

Tickets are available to go on sale at £8 each and are available.

Caerphilly will be main part of the Last Night of The Proms

Caerphilly will be main part of the Last Night of The Proms in September after becoming part of the national program for the city to a place has been selected.

Last few years it has been held in Swansea, but this year will be David Williams Park, Caerphilly Castle Keep ignored.

Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council Cllr Lindsay Whittle said: "We are honoured to get the opportunity to host this prestigious event, which has become a major fixture in the Welsh musical calendar. The last night of the Proms is such a special occasion and the musical entertainment that will be on offer on September 10 will be in perfect harmony with Caerphilly's magnificent medieval castle providing a breathtaking backdrop for the performance."

The responsible for spearheading the move to the town are Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Countryside, Cllr Ron Davies, said: "We're delighted to have been asked by BBC Cymru Wales to host the concert. We will make sure everyone involved receives a warm welcome from Caerphilly. We look forward to working closely together in order to ensure this wonderful event continues to give the very best musical experience for the people of Wales."

BBC Cymru Wales spokeswoman said: "Each year we look at potential locations for a number of key events and we receive keen interest from all across Wales. We have enjoyed many years of close partnership with Swansea Council, but it's time to move on to share some of the magic with new audiences."

Wayne David MP said: "I am absolutely delighted that Proms in the Park is coming to Caerphilly. The Castle is one of the largest in Europe and it will provide a beautiful and spectacular backdrop for the Proms. As the MP for Caerphilly I am really pleased, especially as I am an amateur oboist myself. Who knows I may get the chance to play my oboe at the Proms."

Night Of The Proms Goes Nordic

After a successful crowd-puller in Belgium, Germany and France, now the annual Night Of The Proms will make its Danish debut at Arena Nord in Frederikshaven April 2.

When Jan Van Esbroeck and Jan Vereecke started NOTP in 1984,they were students have developed the concept of the “all-singing, all-dancing celebration of music through the ages” to the point where more than 8 million people have seen it.

Over the years the lineup has included such acts as Joe Cocker, Meat Loaf, Sting, Bryan Ferry, Andrea Bocelli, Deborah Harry, James Brown, Cliff Richard, John Fogerty, Shaggy and The Pointer Sisters.

In Denmark Van Esbroeck and Vereecke will be working with Niels Estrup of Owit Music Europe.

Pensioners’ party in Kirton

Having a profit of more than £500 from its Last Night of the Proms concert,The event was organised by Kirton parish councillors and paid for by Kirton Brass Band.

Parish councillors made a cold salad and trifles and invited all the older generation from across the parish so they can enjoy.

Villager Carol Meeds made the meal which was followed by mince pies.Carol Meeds, who baked a mammoth batch of 150 of the festive treats because she wanted to give something back to the village.

Parish councillor Taina Welberry said: “They all had a glass of wine with their dinner and a box of chocolates to take home and a good time was had by all.

“It is real joint effort by the parish council and their families and without everyone’s efforts it wouldn’t have been possible.

Last Night Of The Proms: Jones Hit With Tax Demand

Grace Jones with Tax Demand hits in U.S. they are perform at Last Night Of The Proms with a matter after allegedly turning down because its more than $63,000 (£42,000).

Tax Demand sang The I Need a Man on 29 Oct 2010 lien by bosses at America's Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

New York City Register the papers filed and obtained by The Detroit News but Jones owes payments totalling $63,898 (£42,598).

Boy George performs at Night Of The Proms

After Boy George gave up the drugs, Boy loses immense amount of weight because he cut out sugary snacks along with illegal substances.

He was also jailed for 4 months for the assault and false imprisonment of a male escort at his London apartment.Club singer was also vowed to tackle his drink and drug demons.

He's adamant his new clean-living ways have helped him slim down.The star will celebrate three years sober in 2011.

He tells Britain's The Times, "Two years ago I was four times the size I am now and I didn't realise it. People would tell me I was fat, but I was in denial. I was happy!

"It was the drugs that did it: I could go for three days without eating, then I'd eat sugary foods late at night. For the past eight months I've been exercising a lot."

And Boy George insists his outlook on life has changed since he gave up drugs: "I'm more religious now. It's only in the last two or three years that I've got me back. I wouldn't call myself spiritual though. It's about how you lead your life and what you do."

Flags fly at last night of the Proms

At a Wigan church for a night of celebration TALL hats and the British flag was flying all over.

Bethel Independent Methodist Church, in Hindley was a venue where Last Night of The Proms take place and we saw a masterpiece of music and song was bursting through the walls.

The orchestral evening included sounds from the organ, violins and the sailor’s hornpipe, playing classics including Dambusters, Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem.

There was also an Act of Remembrance for fallen soldiers.

Brian Mills, church member, said: “We had quite a good mixture and it was a roaring success – the church was absolutely full.

“We did a short remembrance service and some moving solos from Ron Machin and Maurice Monk.

“We had some amusing costumes and the hats just got bigger and bigger as the night went on.”

Members raised £1,250 for church funds.