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On Monday 9th February 2026, North London Collegiate School (NLCS) will once again transform into a catwalk runway as current students present their annual charity fashion show in support of Advance Myanmar. This years spectacular event will see students take to the stage, with many others helping out on the night, who have initiated, sourced material and created their catwalk conceptions. This year's theme is 'Traditions - Transformations.' Our Art Society decided to revisit the sustainable values the original Fantasy Fashion show was founded upon. Students will select an existing piece of clothing and revitalise it to create a new and exciting outfit. This will enable them to draw on their own fashion cultures and traditions and transform them into an innovative and sustainable vision for the future of fashion. The theme is deliberately broad to allow students to create an imaginative range of silhouettes and exciting looks for this year's show, just like the very first Fantasy Fashion event. The Fantasy Fashion Show has a long history and tradition at NLCS and something the school is immensely proud to be involved with. Its origins start with a former pupil and Old North Londoner (ONL) Stephanie Lee, the founder of Fantasy Fashion. All proceeds from the fundraising event go to Advance Myanmar, an organisation dedicated to supporting the Karenni People, working with grassroots organisations to promote change - something deeply important at NLCS. Originating from the efforts of Stephanie Lee, the charity Karenni Student Development Programme (KSDP) was established in 1999. Its aims were to support the Karenni people of Burma, especially their youth. They worked in refugee camps on the Thai/Burma border, funding orphanages and youth projects and in Karenni State, providing educational, humanitarian, and medical aid. Tragically, Stephanie passed away in 2001, prompting her parents, Beryl and Steve Lee, to take charge of the charity. In 2022, they decided to redirect all proceeds to Advance Myanmar, ensuring Stephanies legacy lives on. For the past 27 years, NLCS students have been showcasing their talents in an evening dedicated to fashion, raising funds for a very worthy cause. Over the years, the show has evolved in style and purpose with a different theme each time. This years theme, Traditions Transformation will showcase a stunning array of creativity. For the first time, the event will be hosted in the IDEAS Hub. The new format will allow guests and judges to view the outfits up close and engage directly with the teams about their designs. The event will also feature a Q&A session exploring sustainable practices in the fashion industry, along with a silent auction raising funds for the charity. We look forward to hosting this incredible annual event!

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Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms, fantastical landscapes, and even a hot air balloon flight simulator. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses! How about getting tickets to the experience Bubble Planet for your loved ones with our gift card? From Monday the 28th of October to the 3rd of November, visit us in your favourite Halloween costumes to enjoy a 25% discount in our merch store! For school visits, camps and educational groups (10 people) or large groups (25 people), reserve your tickets here. For private sessions or corporate events, please contact us here. Elm Road Blocks residents will be able to enjoy a free VIP upgrade upon arrival. Please make sure you bring your proof of address. Children under 4 can visit free of charge, no ticket is needed. Please note that all visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. For Standard Admission ticket holders, access to the VR experience can be purchased separately on site Enter a surreal and colourful world of bubbles Discover all kinds of bubbles, interact with them, and immerse yourself in a dreamy environment! Go on a journey with more than 10 rooms, each with a different theme Travel through fantastic landscapes designed to stimulate the senses Enjoy an immersive experience with VR tech, simulators and illusions Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector Duration: approx. 60-90 minutes Location: Unit 22 Fulton Road, Wembley. For optimal access we recommend to please direct yourself to Olympic Way and turn left on Engineers Way Age requirement: all ages are welcome! Children under 4 can visit free of charge, no ticket needed. Minors under 17 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible Please consult the FAQs of this experience here Please check the FAQs for more details on public transport and parkings in the area Please bear in mind that socks need to be worn in the bubble bath Cloakroom available on-site Description Enter Bubble Planet, where the bubbles are the biggest and most fantastic ever! Prepare to explore an incredible planet that will challenge your imagination,amaze you with the magic of science, and unleash the child in you. Inside this spherical world full of bubbles, you will have the opportunity to hop from one immersive space to the next, experiencing them all with your five senses! With oversized bubbles, balloons, soap, and more, this sensory universe will give you the opportunity to see the world in a whole new way—even allowing you to travel the globe with a hot air balloon flight simulator. Get your tickets now!

On the winter solstice, this is an 18th-century Christmas concert for all the family with the ever-popular Galeazzi Ensemble, which features Oxhey Sounds own Virginie Guiffray playing viola. They will perform a beautiful Christmas-themed selection of music for flute and string trio, played on instruments from the period, by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven - and carols from the time. 'a delight to the eye and ear' Eastern Daily Press The Galeazzi Ensemble Lesley Holliday (flute), Richard Wade (violin), Virginie Guiffray (viola), Gareth Deats (cello) Check out their cheeky video, flimed on nearby Attenborough's Fields. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-7vn-x3Ysg Cake and a free glass of bubbly will be served after the concert.

An evening of magic and illusion from the Magic Circle member.