Tuesday, 13 November 2012

NEWS FROM MAGGI


RECESSION HAS BROUGHT THE FAMILY TOGETHER AT DINNERTIME

As cooking budgets decrease, the importance of families eating together increases

35% of families eat together MORE often than they did five years ago according to new research from Maggi®. Despite food budgets often being squeezed in tough economic times, 66% of parents surveyed think that eating together is the best way to catch up. Testament to this, 68% of the UK families surveyed eat together at least five times a week.

Of those families who reported eating dinner together more often since the recession, 16% say that it’s due to cutting down on dining out, and 13% find it more cost effective to eat together at dinnertime. However, of those parents who admit that the recession has caused their family to eat together less, 38% attributed working longer hours to make ends meet.

The study of over 1,000 UK parents also looked at which regions in the UK eat as a family unit the most regularly and revealed that Welsh families topped the list with 43% sitting down together for dinner every day, whereas only a mere 22% of those in the North East eat as a family every night

Maggi
also asked parents across the UK how to save money on family dinners. Top tips given included batch cooking and buying more economical cuts of meat.  Using cheaper cuts doesn’t affect the taste of the meal, for example, the delicious new Maggi Fresh Ideas ™ Beef & Ale Casserole uses casserole meat, while the Chicken & Leek Potato Bake works best with chicken thighs.

 UK MUMS’ TOP RECESSION-BUSTING COOKING TIPS:

  1. Cook something that everyone will enjoy to ensure you’re not making more than one type of meal an evening
  2.  Batch cook and use leftovers – try and make little changes to ensure that the family don’t get bored e.g. Chilli Con Carne for two nights, one night with rice and one with a jacket potato
  3. For older children, make individual portions of family meals that can be frozen if necessary, so that they can eat when they get in from after school activities etc.
  4. Plan ahead by making a list of the week’s meals and sticking to it
  5. Don’t shop on an empty stomach!
  6. Search for the best deals in supermarkets – head to the shop later in the evening to make the most of special offers
  7. Bulk up meat dishes with vegetables
  8. Change from your weekly to monthly shop to encourage families to eat all food
  9. Use more economical  cuts of meat e.g. Chicken thighs or drumsticks and beef casserole steak
  10. Buy vegetables in season


 Maggi Home Economist, Cath Edwards, states “It’s great to see the UK embracing family mealtimes with the realisation that it doesn’t need to cost a lot to get everyone round the table. Making the most of family mealtimes and following simple cost-saving tips can ensure that parents save money whilst bringing everyone together over a delicious meal. Cooking with a tighter budget needn’t mean that meals become boring, buy seasonal veggies and alternate your cuts of meat to keep the family satisfied.” 

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For more information contact Bethany Pearson and Jennifer Murdoch at Frank PR on 0207 7693 6999 or email Maggi@frankpr.it
About Maggi

Founded by Swiss entrepreneur Julius Maggi, Maggi®, now a NestlĂ© brand, has been the master of flavours, herbs and spices for over 120 years.

The original company was born in 1872 in Switzerland, when Julius Maggi took over his father's mill. Maggi quickly became a pioneer of industrial food production, aiming at improving the nutritional intake of worker families. We were the first to bring protein-rich and vegetable based meals to the market, followed by ready-made soup in 1886 which was based on the popular vegetable meals. The Maggi brand merged with Nestlé in 1947.

Maggi launched in the UK in 2011 with the So Juicy® range which has sold over 20 million packs since launch*. The range provides mum’s with a way of cooking tender, juicy meat the whole family will enjoy. The seasoning adds delicious flavour to the meat whilst it cooks in its own juices in the special cooking bag. The ‘So’ range was extended in February 2012 with the launch of Maggi So Crispy, which gives chicken a delicious crispy coating without the need for oil or frying.

Maggi Fresh Ideas range is available in the following new flavours:
o    Roasted Apple & Sage Pork
o    Beef & Ale Casserole
o    Cheesy Chicken & Leek Potato Bake
o    Lincolnshire Sausage Casserole
For easy, tasty meal ideas visit www.maggi.co.uk

 Maggi is listed in all major retailers.

The Maggi Fresh Ideas range contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. In addition, they meet UK Government Responsibility Deal Salt Targets; when prepared, the final recipes have been developed to provide a balanced meal also containing at least one portion of vegetables.

Sample size: 1,005 UK parents with children under 16
The research was carried out in October 2012 by Census Wide.
*IRI unit sales data January 2011- 6th October 2012

NEWS FROM GET TAXI


GETTAXI SPEEDS AHEAD WITH FREE TAXI BOOKING WEBSITE FOR SMBs

November 2012, GetTaxi, the free black cab-ordering app, has launched its new website, www.gettaxi.co.uk, allowing those without a smartphone to use the pioneering taxi-ordering service that has been facilitating thousands of taxi rides each day. It is the only black cab-ordering app of its kind to branch out into website booking and is also available on the iPhone, BlackBerry and Android platforms.

The newly enhanced portal includes a sleek and seamless design that allows the customer to book taxis at the click of a button, whilst businesses can set up and manage GetTaxi accounts with ease. The new features include:

·         Instant Online Booking – book your black cab at the click of a button no matter where you are in the world

·         Business Account Management – small to medium businesses are able to open an account and easily manage all their taxi rides, expenses and accounting by simply entering their credit card details

Shahar Waiser, Founder and CEO of GetTaxi comments: “We are very excited about the launch of our new website. With GetTaxi being an international business, designing the new website was very much a global effort to ensure the right experience is delivered across all the relevant audiences. Our high quality service already available on the smartphone platform is now available to anyone and everyone at the click of a button.”

GetTaxi gives people a quick and easy way to order a taxi from its website or their BlackBerry, Android or iPhone. GetTaxi’s drivers are equipped with a dedicated “plug-and-ride” driver unit, which allows them to instantly join GetTaxi and start earning money.

With GetTaxi already servicing the UK, Israel, Russia and imminent plans to launch in New York made possible by a recent $20 million investment (bringing the total investment in the company $30 million to date), the taxi service is poised for global domination.

GetTaxi is focused on creating the best possible taxi experience for its clientele with the combination of intuitive app and web interface, worldwide presence and exceptional service.

For more information or to book a black cab visit www.gettaxi.co.uk

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For more information please contact Alexia Scherer or Sophie Tyler Frank PR – 020 7693 6999 / gettaxi@frankpr.it

Notes to editors:

 Notes to editors:
About GetTaxi Service
The GetTaxi revolution began in February 2010. Their mission was simple – to wow passengers and drivers alike by giving them a more reliable, user-friendly and safe way to travel around their cities.

Today, GetTaxi is a global virtual taxi grid across three continents with game-changing technology and an unbelievable customer experience that takes transportation to lofty new heights. GetTaxi has motored through some of the world’s biggest metropolises, including London, Moscow, and Tel Aviv, picked up over 2,500 taxi drivers, and gained $30 million in funding along the way. Already, at peak times, someone, somewhere, is taking a GetTaxi ride every second.

But, GetTaxi is only just getting started. The tank is still full of gas! The GetTaxi revolution is set to come to all major cities in the United States, with many more countries on the horizon.

NEWS FROM FOXY BINGO


ARG-Y BARGY! GB OLYMPIANS PROVE BIGGER HIT WITH THE LADIES THAN TOWIE STAR

Eight single male celebrities launched Foxy Bingo’s ‘Bingo Dating’ last night – with Team GB Olympians continuing their winning streak, but this time with the ladies!  With 24 real-life women rating the famous faces, it can be revealed this morning that the sporting stars trumped the TV talent, securing the most dates overall.

The unique dating concept brought together reality TV’s finest – pitting The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) star’s James Argent (Arg) and Charlie King, Made in Chelsea’s Sam Cussins and Geordie Shore’s Gaz against each other in their quest for love.

Sadly for TOWIE’s Arg, real-life mirrored the show as he had the least luck with the ladies with only four out of the 24 daters saying he ticked their bingo boxes. It was actually the sporting stars who hit the jackpot with 21 out of the 24 daters asking to see Team GB’s canoeist Richard Hounslow again.  Close behind was the hunky 400m athlete Jack Green and musician Romeo who lived up to his name with 18 daters wanting to be his Juliet.   

The male daters who took part (in order of their popularity at last night’s event) are as follows:

1.       Richard Hounslow – British canoeist who won silver at London 2012 – 21 out of 24
2.       Jack Green – Hunky Team GB athlete who specialises in the 400m  - 19 out of 24
3.       Romeo – English rapper who found fame in the ‘So Solid Crew’ – 18 out of 24
4.       Gaz Beadle – ‘Geordie Shore’ heart-breaker - 16 out of 24
5.    Lucien Laviscount – Dishy ‘Waterloo Road’ actor who featured on last year’s ‘Celeb Big Brother’ - 15 out of 24
6.       Charlie King – ‘TOWIE’ cutie who’s looking for ‘the one’ - 13 out of 24
7.       Sam Cussins – The latest heartthrob to hit our screens in ‘Made in Chelsea’-  10 out of 24
8.       James Argent – ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ star who’s recently taken to a dating site in his quest for love – 4 out of 24

Richard Hounslow said, “I won silver at the Olympics but now I’ve hit the jackpot at Foxy Bingo Dating! The biggest problem will be how I’ll squeeze 21 dates into my schedule, maybe I can get one of the reality TV lads to take some off my hands.”

Foxy said, “Arg shouldn’t be too hard on himself, four potential dates is better than none!”

Bingo Dating saw the male celeb daters partnered with the females via a random bingo ball generator. The couples then had three minutes to impress before moving onto the next date. If either of the daters wanted to see each other again, they marked them on their Foxy Bingo Dating card.

Foxy Bingo is the most popular online bingo site in the UK with over one million players on the site.

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For more information please contact Sophie Tyler or Alexia Scherer on
020 7693 6999 or email foxy@frankpr.it
Notes to editors:

About Foxy Bingo:
Foxy Bingo launched in 2005 and is now one of the biggest names in UK bingo with more than 40 game rooms to play in.  Our cards start from just 1p and we give away a whopping £1,000,000 in guaranteed jackpots every month.  Join Foxy Bingo today and get a special 200% matched sign up bonus.

The Foxy Bingo brand is owned by bwin.party digital entertainment plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index. Regulated and licensed in multiple territories including Gibraltar, Alderney, France, Denmark and Italy, bwin.party has around 3,100 employees in offices worldwide.

NEWS FROM HOTELS.COM


Bed jumping and mini-bar raiding – Brits’ hotel rituals revealed


A study into Brits’ most popular hotel rituals by Hotels.com reveals that 19% of men check out adult TV channels as one of their top priorities arriving in their hotel room whereas 29% of women look at the toiletries on offer.
The most common ritual by both men and women alike is taking in the view, which 51% of Brits said they do on arriving in their hotel room. The next most popular hotel ritual is making full use of the hotel facilities including trying out any gyms, pools and spas that may be on offer. Jumping on the bed was another of the things that 15% of travellers do, whilst one in ten (10%) also raids the mini bar to check what’s on offer.
Hotel rituals split according to gender:

Activity
Brits
Men
Women
Taking in the view
51%
47%
54%
Making full use of hotel facilities
46%
40%
50%
Looking for toiletries
21%
10%
29%
Checking out (adult) TV channels
17%
19%
15%
Jumping on bed
15%
13%
16%
Checking  mini bar is well stocked
10%
8%
11%
Using hotel loo
10%
8%
10%


The Hotels.com survey also examined what  gives people the special ‘holiday feeling’ and revealed that almost half of travellers (48%) get this buzz when they first board the plane, while 43% experience the joy upon entering their hotel room and 38% when they pack their bags before leaving for their holiday.
Kate Hopcraft from Hotels.com said: “It appears that men and women have very different priorities when it comes to their hotel rituals, with men preferring to see the ‘full’ selection of TV channels and women more likely to check out the toiletries on offer. Despite a couple of questionable hotel rituals it’s clear that the top priority for Brits is checking out their surroundings, with the majority rushing to take in the view on offer when entering their hotel room.”

For more information please contact:
Emma Pritchard or Jennifer Murdoch at Frank PR on 020 7693 6999 or email hotels.com@frankpr.it
Alternatively contact Kate Hopcraft, khopcraft@hotels.com, 020 7019 2165 or Laura Watts, lwatts@expedia.com, 020 7019 2761


About Hotels.com
Hotels.com is a leading online accommodation booking website with almost 155,000 properties around the world, ranging from international chains and all-inclusive resorts to local favourites and bed & breakfasts, together with all the information needed to book the perfect stay. Hotels.com benefits from one of the largest hotel contracting teams in the industry, negotiating the best rates for its customers, and offers frequent sales, special deals and promotions. Regular customer e-newsletters provide exclusive offers and advance warning of up-coming sales. There are more than 6.5 million reviews on the site from users who have actually stayed in the hotels to ensure customers can make an informed choice when booking. Through its industry-leading loyalty programme Welcome Rewards, customers can earn a free night for every 10 nights stayed at more than 85,000 hotels. Under its Price Match Guarantee, if a customer can find the same deal for less on a prepaid hotel, Hotels.com will refund the difference. Travellers can book online or by contacting one of the multilingual call centres. Special apps for mobile phones and tablets can also be downloaded at www.hotels.com/deals/mobile enabling customers to book on the go with access to 20,000 last minute deals. For the last nine years, Hotels.com has published an award-winning twice-yearly review of international hotel room price trends called the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index which is now produced in 30 individual country editions. Follow Hotels.com on Facebook at facebook.com/Hotels.comUK, on Twitter at @HotelsdotcomUK and YouTube at www.youtube.com/HotelsEU. Hotels.com is part of Expedia Inc., the largest online travel company in the world with an extensive portfolio that includes some of the world's best-known brands.

Notes to Editors
The research was carried out in August 2012 by Censuswide.
Sample: 1,406 UK Adults

Wednesday, 31 October 2012

NEWS FROM PREMIER INN


Press Release: 19th October 2012

SLEEP-O-SCOPES REVEAL WHAT YOUR SLEEP SAYS ABOUT YOU

The phrase ‘to sleep on it’ is common amongst Brits who have had a tough day, and a report out today reveals the position we sleep in reflects our mood, stress level and even personality, with the most common way of sleeping being The Foetal position (58%), reflecting we are subconsciously trying to de-stress in our sleep.

The Sleep-o-Scopes research, carried out by the UK’s best loved budget hotel chain*, Premier Inn, alongside leading British body language expert, Robert Phipps, unveiled The Log as the second most common sleeping position with 28% of Brits saying they sleep straight with their arms and legs by their side. The report highlights that sleeping in such a rigid position can lead to individuals being very stubborn and set in their ways. 

Despite, over half of the nation sleeping in a way that shows they are stressed, a quarter say they sleep on their side with their arms stretched out [The Yearner], meaning they are constantly on the hunt for new challenges to try and reach for their dreams.

Not only are our sleeping positions revealing we are stressed, but also that we are anxious and feeling out of control, with 17% saying they sleep on their front with their arms above their head in The Freefaller.

Premier Inn spokesperson, Claire Haigh, says, “Many people read their horoscopes, but we wanted to give our guests a more unique way to look at how their day might turn out by looking at how they sleep.  We have worked with Robert to develop ‘sleep-o-scopes’ and were shocked that the research revealed just how stressed we are as a nation.

“It is important we try and wind down after a long day and get a good night’s rest so we wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day ahead. Many of us experience a number of stressful things during the day and we offer a Good Night Guarantee to ensure our guests get the best possible sleep regardless of the day they have had.”

Robert Phipps, Britain’s leading body language expert[i], comments, “We all know a good night’s sleep sets you up for the following day but I don’t think many people realise that the position they sleep in can determine how they will feel when they wake up for the day ahead.

“We have looked at four of the most common sleeping positions and developed Sleep-o-Scopes by looking at what the body language tells us about how you’re feeling when you sleep and how that can affect the new day ahead from the moment you wake up.”

Like predictions read from the stars and the moon, Premier Inn’s Sleep-o-Scopes are open to interpretation and rely on other influencing factors, but hope to give guests an interesting insight to their day.

Whether guests wake up in The Foetal, The Log, Yearner or Freefaller Premier Inn offers all guests a ’Good Night Guarantee’ – which means if guests are not 100% satisfied with their stay they can request a full refund. Premier Inn is so committed to its philosophy that everyone deserves a great night’s sleep, that they recently invested £70 million into refurbishing c. 13,000 rooms.

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For further information, or imagery or the different sleep positions, please contact the
Premier Inn team on 020 7693 6999 or email premierinn@frankpr.it

Notes to Editors:
Premier Inn Sleep-o-Scopes, compiled by Robert Phipps:
1.       Foetal
People who sleep like this are returning to their comfort zone to de-stress themselves from the day’s activities. The higher the knees and lower the head the more internal comfort you give yourself.
Foetal sleepers are conscientious, ordered and like things in their place but they can over think things and worry unnecessarily.

People who sleep like this for the majority of the night can expect a refreshed awakening having dealt with the previous day’s issues compartmentalising and organising while they sleep, allowing them to feel refreshed when they wake and ready to move onward and upward.

Foetal sleepers should be careful not to become too stuck in their comfort zone and be prepared to take on new challenges each day.

2.       The Log
The sleeper in this position fully extends their head, neck, arms, legs and body all stretched out in a straight line. The longer you sleep like this, the more rigid your thinking and you can become inflexible which means you make things harder for yourself.

Loggers are set in their ways and can be stubborn, liking things done their way, which can make them come across as bossy or even aloof.

“Sleep like a log” is the old adage and people who sleep in this straight line can wake up stiffer than when they went to sleep. Try to relax more and let your muscles unwind from the day’s hassles and you’ll wake up feeling more flexible in your thinking.

Loggers need to stretch themselves each day to reach new goals and then your day is likely to be more exciting, challenging and fun. You’ll see and feel the benefits in your body and mind as you embrace being a more relaxed you.

3.       The Yearner
The Yearner has two possible meanings with arms outstretched as though you are chasing your dreams, conversely it can mean you are being chased. You feel you want more from life and are willing to go out there and get it with both hands, ready to capture every new and exciting challenge that comes your way.

Yearners are their own worst critics always expecting great results in everything they do, which can mean giving up to quickly with things that don’t go their way right from the off.

Yearners wake up eager to face the challenges of the day, seeking out new opportunities. However, take care to make sure what you yearn for is what you really want or you’ll spend a lot of wasted time and energy chasing things that don’t really fulfil you.

Yearners should face each new day as a fresh start, reviewing where they are going and what they want from the day, then go for it and see it through with full commitment.

4.       The Freefaller:
With the whole body outstretched flat on their stomach, arms at right angles, hands gripping the pillow as though holding on for dear life, physically the least comfortable position to sleep for most adults.

Freefallers tend to feel like life happens around them and they are just hanging on for the ride, which can make them feel like they’re not in control of what happens.

Freefallers can wake up feeling like they still have things leftover from the previous day, which can make them feel over anxious about getting things done today.

Freefallers need to take control of each new day and deal with things one step at a time until you are happy to move to the next step. You will then be more motivated and inspired, creating opportunities for you be the boss of your own destiny.

About Premier Inn
Award-winning Premier Inn is the UK’s best value hotel brand with over 600 budget hotels and more than 46,000 rooms across the UK and Ireland.  Premier Inn bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, TV with Freeview, and WiFi internet access. All Premier Inns feature a bar and restaurant; situated inside the hotel or adjacent, offering a wide range of food choices.   
Premier Inn is open in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and India.

Premier Inn is currently offering rooms for just £29 (restrictions apply). Visit 
www.premierinn.com for full terms and conditions.

Premier Inn supports Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. The charity needs to raise £50 million every year to support the care the hospital provides to some of the UK’s sickest children.




[i] Robert is one of the UK’s best known body language experts and has given his commentary and analysis of all the major party political leaders since 2002. Throughout the General Election  was GMTV's guest of the month following the campaign trail and giving his analysis on the weekly Prime Ministerial debates.

Resident expert on the “Trisha Goddard Show" for more than eight years with well over 100 appearances whilst also working for several years as guest analyst on Big Brother's Little Brother.

Robert has also written a book titled “Body Language - It's What You Don't Say That Matters"

His work has been featured on BBC Radio 4’s 'In Business' and was part of BBCs team for their prime time “Rogue Traders” show and is regularly called upon to comment on political events for many of the BBC’s radio and news broadcasts.


Friday, 24 August 2012

NEWS FROM OCADO



Ocado Low Price Promise
Ocado targets Blackpool with new money saving tool

(8th August 2012) ONLINE GROCER, Ocado, pledged today to beat the price of all comparable Tesco shopping baskets with the launch of its Low Price Promise. The money saving initiative, which will be trialled in Blackpool, is an extension of Ocado’s existing Tesco Price Match scheme.

Not only will the UK’s biggest online supermarket cut out the time and hassle of check-out queues, but it will save cash too. Customers can shop online as normal, whilst a clever tool will monitor comparable groceries, including favourite household brands along with certain Waitrose and Ocado own-label products, adding them together for a cumulative total which will then be compared to an equivalent order at tesco.com. If it would have cost the customer less with Tesco, Ocado will provide a money-off voucher for the difference, plus a little bit more. 

The new Low Price Promise will also honour any current promotions, providing even greater savings on top of its Tesco Price Match policy which already offers low prices on over 7,000 of the nation’s favourite grocery products, from Tropicana orange juice and Kellogg’s cornflakes, to Rachel’s Organic yoghurt and Pizza Express’ range of ready-made pizzas.

The Low Price Promise is also available on the popular Ocado on the Go app, providing customers with basket-filling flexibility and great deals around the clock. Details are available at the following link: http://www.ocado.com/webshop/getStaticContent.do?siteId=22753.

Jason Gissing, Ocado Co-Founder, comments: “At Ocado we’re committed to providing the very best range, customer service and value for our customers. We have matched Tesco’s prices on branded goods for many years.  Now with our Low Price Promise we’re going one step further by giving customers a money off voucher if we don't beat Tesco on comparable branded and own label goods.  As the name says, this is a promise to our customers. We won’t just match Tesco prices. We’ll beat them."

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For more information please contact:
Estelle Boon                            Tel: 020 7693 6959    Email: estelleboon@frankpr.it 
Candida Lathbridge                Tel: 020 7693 7491                 Email: candidalathbridge@frankpr.it 
Rochelle Collison                    Tel: 020 7693 7496     Email: rochellecollison@frankpr.it

NOTES TO EDITORS
About Ocado:
Ocado (www.ocado.com) was established in 2000, started trading in 2002 and is now one of Britain’s leading online supermarkets. Ocado operates a centralised distribution model which means that it does not rely upon a network of stores from which to service customers – orders are fulfilled at a unique, high-automated Customer Fulfilment Centre in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, before being loaded onto delivery vans making local routes, or transported by HGV to vans stationed at a network of regional UK distribution spokes. Ocado delivers over 25,000 product lines including Waitrose goods and a growing Ocado own-label range.

Ocado Low Price Promise:
·         At the end of a customer’s shop, Ocado will add together all the comparable groceries in the basket
·         The total price will be compared with what the customer would have paid for an
equivalent order at tesco.com – including promotions
·         If the shopping would have cost the customer less from Tesco, they will receive a money-off voucher for the difference plus 1p
·         ‘Comparable groceries’ include household brands and certain Waitrose and Ocado own-label groceries
·         Minimum spend - £40
·         To redeem your voucher on your next shop, enter your unique voucher code at the checkout


NEWS FROM BROADGATE



Broadgate’s Summer of Sport!
This summer’s hottest sporting events will be shown on the big screens at Broadgate

Britain is gearing up for a sporting summer of epic proportions, and Broadgate is inviting workers to watch on the big screens so they don’t miss a minute of the action!

With the Tour De France, British Open and Investec Test Series set to hit our screens this July, British sports fans are spoilt for choice this summer.  Add to that the London 2012 Olympic Games, and the whole country is on to a winner, with sporting events to suit all tastes.

Broadgate is showing all key sporting events, including the Olympic Opening Ceremony, live on big screens in Exchange Square, Broadgate Circle and Finsbury Avenue Square, Broadgate.  All screens are in the open air, and surrounded by a huge choice of restaurants, cafes and bars.

For more information, please visit http://www.broadgate.co.uk/.  Please note, all screenings are subject to weather conditions.

Summer of Sport at Broadgate
WHEN: From July 2012
WHERE: Exchange Square, Broadgate Circle and Finsbury Avenue Square, Broadgate
INFO: See http://www.broadgate.co.uk/ for up-to-date details on sport screenings
PARTICIPATION: Free


Broadgate
Situated in the heart of the City of London's Square Mile, Broadgate is much more than a geographical area.  It’s a dynamic, thriving business community, home to some of the world’s biggest corporations and top professional practices where over 30,000 people work each day. There are five distinct areas that make up Broadgate; Broadgate Circle, Exchange Square, Broadgate Plaza, Finsbury Avenue Square and Bishopsgate.  The squares, terraces, colonnades and piazzas provide a perfect setting for people to meet, eat, talk, shop, enjoy the entertainment on offer or merely watch the world go by.