Hairy Bikers to cook up a storm at next year's Southport Flower Show

THE Southport Flower Show is running from:- Thursday, 18 August to Sunday, 21 August 2022, and it has just been announced that Si King and Dave Myers will be revving up some of their favourite summertime recipes as they make a show appearance on Saturday, 20 August 2022.

Si and Dave are known to millions of TV viewers for their culinary tours of the globe. They have just released the cookbook Everyday Winners, containing accessible recipes for you to use everyday to mix things up and keep your cooking exciting!

Together they have fronted over 30 top rated TV series, hosted Saturday Kitchen and appeared on numerous prime time shows including This Morning, The 1 Show and Lorraine.

The Hairy Bikers have also published more than 20 cookery books during a career spanning more than 20 years and filmed a TV series in the USA; the Hairy Bikers Ride Route 66 and Hairy Bikers Go North which is on air weekly now exploring the best of Northern British food on an epic road trip from East to West.

Si and Dave said:- "We are so excited to be coming back to Southport for the Flower Show in 2022, It's 2 years later than we expected but because of this we are looking forward to it even more. The Southport Flower Show really is brilliant and 1 of the highlights of Summer. We will cook some of our latest dishes, have a really good laugh and look forward to spending some time with everyone. The Bikers are coming! Love Si and Dave."

They will be cooking live in the Cookery Theatre at 12:00pm and 2:00pm. The theatre is where celebrity chefs demonstrate their skills and showcase their signature dishes. We've been lucky to have:- Simon Rimmer, Ainsley Harriott and Jean Christophe Novelli entertain visitors over the years.

Once you've got your inspiration, head to the bustling Food Village where you can sample and buy produce from over 50 independent producers. We're delighted that next year's Cookery Theatre and Food Village is sponsored by Home Bargains.

Alan Adams, General Manager of Southport Flower Show and Victoria Park said:- "We are very excited to welcome Si and Dave to Southport next summer. They bring a wealth of experience, skill and expertise gained from touring the world filming the hugely popular Hairy Bikers shows. We are sure Si and Dave's cookery demonstrations will be a highlight of the show for our visitors next year."

Tickets for next year can be purchased for:- ₤20.50 until the end of December 2021. This is a ₤6.50 saving per ticket compared to the gate price of ₤27. Children under 16 go free with a paying adult.

For more information and for tickets go to:- SouthportFlowerShow.Co.UK.
 

LMA co-owner Robbie Williams tells LMA students:- "We're not Muggles, we're Magicians"

LMA co-owner and global superstar Robbie Williams visited Liverpool this week to get up close with the LMA students with an exclusive Q&A answering student questions and impromptu performance, tour of the Metquarter campus and even got involved in some classes with students for some extra advice and support. The day started with a Q&A for LMA students at the Royal Court Theatre. Over 1,000 LMA students had the opportunity to ask Robbie their question about his career, his inspirations and even his favourite karaoke song!  Robbie encouraged the students to:- "Create, create, create. Us creative's are all the same, we're not muggles, we're magicians!"

Other RW quotes on the day:- "All the stars you look up to have been on the same journey at some point. I used to think if not me then who, so now it's, if not you then who? There's never been a better time to just get on and do it yourself; software, technology and platforms are there that you can do it all and get your stuff out there. Nobody is going to give it to you so go and get it. For me there was no left, no right, just this dead focus to do this. You won't always feel confident but can always be brave so don't minimise your own talent, don't minimise what you can be. Let your obsessions be your guide and use your delusions to drive you."

The Q&A ended with Robbie leading an impromptu rendition of Angels with the LMA students joining in. Robbie went on to visit the LMA Metquarter campus and got to see some of the students in action. Touring the acting department, dance studios, watching musical theatre performances and speaking to the film and TV students, he even shared some of his own art creations with the digital games art students, before finishing the tour with the third year BA Music students in the recording studios.

Robbie said:- "I fell in love with the LMA Choir back in the X Factor days and just had to be part of this. The talent here is incredible and I can see myself in them all. It's amazing to see like minded creative people in a safe space to be themselves and be what they want to be. We want to support them, love them and develop them to achieve whatever it is they dream of."

Richard Wallace, founder and co-owner said:- "We speak with Robbie on a weekly basis about the students, their performances and how we can support their development and opportunities moving forward up to and beyond graduation. Coming to campus and getting hands on in the classes and studios gives the students a great insight into the drive and commitment needed. What an inspiration knowing a global superstar has got your back! The students are already looking forward to Robbie's next visit."