60 seconds with – James Zoppe, even Knights in Shining armour eat peanut butter

16th August 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com Stuff, Sport

James Zoppe (what a legend!) has been riding and training both people and horses for more than three decades. He has worked with actors and stuntmen as well as other students interested in learning the ancient sport of jousting.

He takes time out to give us this fascinating and personal insight into the world of a professional Knight and Jouster and tells us why the song ‘We are the Champions’ by Queen will always get him fired up!


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Something for the weekend: London Charity Treasure Hunt

13th August 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com Stuff

Looking for something a little different to do next weekend? Fancy a day of exploring a different side of London?

How about signing up for The London Charity Treasure Hunt, 21st August

Join a bunch of young treasure hunting reprobates (by day probably sensible people like accountants and doctors and the like) but who for this day only, will be cutting loose for a proper London adventure with clue solving, team bonding and a nice big ole shin dig at the end of it.

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Shout about a city you love! Bloggers and writers wanted

12th August 2010 > Ooh.com Stuff, Travel

We’re looking for people who love their city (or any city they’ve visited), and want to tell others about the best things it has to offer.

What makes a perfect day in that city? Where should people eat, explore, walk or just watch?


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Top 10 things not to miss at Vintage at Goodwood this weekend

9th August 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com Stuff

Vintage at Goodwood festival (13th-15th Aug) - A weekend of music, dressing up, fun and frolics dedicated to everything retro and vintage from the 1940’s – 1980’s.

Here’s our visitors guide to the best bits and what not to miss.

1. Vintage is a state of mind – and a strong look:

Visit the Beauty Boutique salon on the High Street (pre book an appointment) and be transformed into a glamourous glamourpuss from a bygone era. Or… boys, visit The Salon and get yourself a ducks ass – it’s a kooky old hair style and we love it! You too can look like this guy…

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Shhhh secret cinema – screening alert

6th August 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com Stuff

Tickets for September screening go on sale alert!

Seriously, this is to go no further… It’s just this is one of the best entertainment events in London and we can’t keep it to ourselves any longer.

So a little bird had informed us that tickets for the Secret Cinema’s next presentation go on sale TODAY (6th August) from 1pm, for screenings on the 3th-5th September.

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Photo of the day – 2/07/10

2nd July 2010 > Ooh.com Stuff

Shot in 2006 by Photographer Corey Arnold, the crew of the Rollo pose with part of their catch from the Bering Sea. Credit: Corey Arnold via: It’s Nice That

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The world’s most civilised summer festival – Serenata, Dorset

25th June 2010 > Food, Leisure, Ooh.com Stuff

For the 5,000 people who will make it down to the Jurassic coast of Dorset for the Serenata festival this Summer, 26th-28th Aug, festivalling will be about a lot more than boozing, dodgy portaloos and dancing wildly up at the front.

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The 12 quirkiest British things to do this summer

4th June 2010 > Craft & Creative, Food, Leisure, Ooh.com Stuff, Travel

From the Last Night of the Proms in London to Bog Biking in Wales, check out our list of some of the quirkiest and some of the most whacky traditional things to do and see in the UK that comprise the back bone of a truly British summer.

Man vs Horse Competition

12th June, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales

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Stuck for things to do this summer? Sweden’s calling!

4th June 2010 > Food, Leisure, Ooh.com Stuff, Travel

Sweden might not be the obvious summer holiday destination; it doesn’t have the heat of the Mediterranean, the surf of Cornwall or the food reputation of France, but it definitely boasts long summer nights and beautiful nature. And pricey alcohol.

Most tourists head to Stockholm, but there’s more to see in this country than the Royal Palace. We’ve gone off the beaten path in IKEA-land to bring you the more unusual things Sweden can offer. First up, a quite different hotel.

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Model for Norway

28th May 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com Stuff, Sport, Travel

Ever fancied yourself as a postcard model… don’t be shy now. The Ooh.com team was pretty excited to find out about a cool new advertising campaign the Norwegian tourist board is running. They want US, or YOU to model for them…

So, are you aged between 25-65? Do you have a ‘vibrant’ personality and do you like lolloping about in the great outdoors?? Well then…

Norway needs YOU!

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