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A stunningly beautiful Christmas lightshow at the National Trust’s beautiful Erddig – Wales Online

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A stunningly beautiful Christmas Lightshow at the National Trust’s beautiful Erddig

Christmas Projections National Trust

Dec 08, 2014 12:08 By Laura Sprinks

A fantasy display of projections, lighting and special effects – visible from miles around the 18th century showpiece house – as the enchanting Erddig Glow Christmas celebrations were launched at the weekend

National Trust Wales has kicked off the festive celebrations with an event at one of its most enchanting listed properties with a magical night-time illumination of Wrexham’s Downton Abbey-esque Erddig.

The Erddig Glow, which launched at the weekend showcased an exciting light display that illuminated the 18th century house and its romantic walled garden, complete with ‘frozen’ entry gates and trees, coloured up-lighters, static projections, feature lighting and more.

The ‘Glow’, which attracted hundreds of visitors on its inaugural night, will now take place every Friday and Saturday throughout December. The display can be seen for miles around the property making the house a perfect backdrop for a night-time stroll to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a feast for the senses.

ERDDIG CHRISTMAS PROJECTIONS
ERDDIG CHRISTMAS PROJECTIONS

What’s more, the front of the country house – which reflects the upstairs downstairs life of a gentry family over 250 years ago – has an animated advent calendar projected on to it during the event which truly brings to life the spirit of Christmas.

The colourful display of numbered windows and doors has inspired a digital advent calendar which has been created to highlight key moments taking place across the places that the National Trust care for in Wales this December. It’ll be packed with events, recipes, key dates and lots of handy hints and tips – perfect for those looking to make the most of the season and get into the festive spirit with their loved ones.

With a fifth of people across Wales believing that receiving an advent calendar is one of the most special Christmas traditions – the calendar will allow people to re-visit some of their most favourite pastimes during the holiday season and celebrate at one of the many events across their locations.

Places featured include Bodnant Garden, Plas Newydd and Penrhyn Castle, which sit near and within the boundaries of Snowdonia National Park, as well as Erddig, Chirk Castle and Powis Castle. Dyffryn Gardens and Tredegar House in South-east Wales are also featured as well as a cluster of beautiful places scattered throughout the west of the country, including Llanerchaeron, Stackpole and Colby Woodland Garden.

Alongside the Erddig Glow, the Trust – Europe’s largest conservation charity which looks after some of the UK’s most important spaces and places – has unveiled a busier than ever schedule of Christmas events that include traditional carol services, fairs, winter garden displays, elf workshops and more. There will even be a few appearances from Father Christmas himself.

Each place has a colourful line up of winter events and days out that include cheese and truffle-making workshops at Powis Castle, wreath-making workshops at Llanerchaeron and elf workshops – meaning Christmas-lovers young and old will be able to enjoy the best of the outdoors while stepping back in time to see how Christmas was celebrated in times gone by.

Bodnant Gardens will also be opening its recently-unveiled winter garden this year – giving visitors the perfect opportunity to re-discover the outdoors and enjoy a host of seasonal wildlife and colours on display. Ten years in the making and at its best with a touch of frost, the garden is a great way to explore nature in the beautiful surroundings

Other festive highlights include:

:: Christmas with the Yorke’s candlelight tours at Erddig

:: Thursday Lates at Erdigg , Christmas shopping with lamp-lit below stairs and servants getting ready for Christmas

:: Christmas carolling at Dinefwr and Chirk Castle

:: Elves Workshops in Bodnant Garden

:: Christmas lunches at Powis Castle , Chirk Castle and Stackpole

:: Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair

:: Wreath Making Workshop, Llanerchaeron , Ceredigion

:: Father Christmas at Powis , Llanerchaeron , Dyffryn Gardens and many more

:: ‘A Christmas Carol’ weekends at Tredegar House

Justin Albert, Director National Trust Wales said: “We know how important Christmas traditions are for families young and old all across Wales. Our festive celebrations this year aim to re-kindle the magic of Christmas and let people enjoy the wonders of outdoors despite the drop in temperatures – whether making their own decorations, carolling or enjoying a glass of mulled wine during a walk among our vast gardens.

“There’s tonnes going on at each of our places and we can’t wait to welcome people across the country in for a mince pie and a taste of Christmases this year.”

National Trust Wales is inviting people to go to http://ntwales.walesonline.co.uk/ to see the advent calendar and watch as new hints and tips are unveiled day by day.

via A stunningly beautiful Christmas lightshow at the National Trust’s beautiful Erddig – Wales Online.

The Hobbit Battle of the Five Armies World premier flame effects

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THE HOBBIT LONDON PREMIERE FLAMBES
THE HOBBIT LONDON PREMIERE FLAMBES

The green carpet welcoming the film stars for the world premiere of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies the last of the Hobbit trilogy was lined with large Olympic Dish Flambes.

The world premiere held in Leicester Square, London was streamed live to more than 160 countries from the Odeon cinema. Many fans had camped on the streets for five days to get a glimpse of the cast and stunning premiere set.

Water screen show GMC Dubai

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GMC Yukon Launch Waterscreen event

GMC new Yukon vehicle launch was held at City Walk Shopping Mall with a huge event including a large water screen which was placed in the lake.

EMF worked with the client to produce video footage to suit.  The equipment was supplied from stock in Dubai and the UK. Apart from the water screen element the event was encircled with 8 High powered searchlights and 6 city colors and gobo projectors projecting onto the water between the main shows.

Waterscreen GMC Dubai
Waterscreen GMC Dubai

Alton Towers Waterscreen – Fireworks 2014

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Alton Towers Waterscreen – Fireworks 2014

ALTON TOWERS WATER SCREEN SHOW

ALTON TOWERS WATER SCREEN SHOW

The end of season was sent out with a huge Fireworks show with Fireworks, Lasers, Searchlights, Flames and a huge Water screen. EMF’s large water screen was used to create the Water effect at the spectacular and huge firework displays at Alton Towers Resort over three days for the celebration of the end of Theme Park season. Reported to be the UK’s most spectacular Fireworks show the crowd were treated to a stunning display.

For more information about Water screens go to our Water screen page…https://www.emftechnology.co.uk/water-screens/

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth attend world premiere in Leicester Square – Telegraph

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay

Part 1: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth attend world premiere in Leicester Square

MOCKINGJAY PART 1 LONDON PREMIERE FLAMBES
MOCKINGJAY PART 1 LONDON PREMIERE FLAMBES

Fire torches and screaming fans greeted the stars of The Hunger Games in Leicester Square, at the world premiere of the new instalment of the hit series

Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson both fought off illness to attend the world premiere for the latest instalment of The Hunger Games films in Leicester Square.

The stars, who were joined by fellow actors Natalie Dormer and Liam Hemsworth, were greeted my deafening screams as they made their way down the red carpet.

Asked if she was used to the screaming fans, Lawrence looked surprised.

“Would you ever get used to that? No, it’s unbelievable,” she said.

In fact the Oscar-winning actress seemed grateful to see such a turn out.

via Video: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth attend world premiere in Leicester Square – Telegraph.

Flame effects for Tough Mudder Fire in your hole!

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Flame effects for Tough Mudder Fire in your hole!

FLAME EFFECTS TOUGH MUDDER

FLAME EFFECTS TOUGH MUDDER

A specialist flame effect build was designed and manufactured for the Obstacle ‘Fire in your Hole!’ for this years Tough Mudder event in the South East.

Participants have to go down a steep slide through the fire and into a mud pit – yuck!

Go on have a go…

https://toughmudder.co.uk/obstacles/fire-in-your-hole

Searchlights London – Invictus Games Searchlights

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Searchlights London – Invictus Games Searchlights

Searchlights over London for Invictus Games

Searchlights over London for Invictus Games

In the run up to the Invictus Games Searchlights and Large Scale Building Projection was used on London Landmarks Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace and finally for the event at the Olympic Stadium.

High Powered Search lights were used to create massive beams across the London Skyline and bring attention to the the first International sporting event for injured and wounded Servicemen and women.

Tower Bridge Projection to mark one week before first Invictus Games – London

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Tower Bridge Projection for I AM INVICTUS

Tower Bridge Projection

Tower Bridge Projection

Tower Bridge up in lights to mark one week before first Invictus GamesShining bright: Tower Bridge is lit up to promote the Invictus Games Picture: Lucy Young 19 8 MARK BLUNDENPublished: 03 September 2014 Updated: 08:04, 03 September 2014

Tower Bridge was illuminated last night to mark one week to go before the first Invictus Games.A pair of 12.5 metre high I Am Invictus logos were beamed on to the towers.

Projection onto Tower Bridge for Invictus Games

Projection onto Tower Bridge for Invictus Games

Londoners were today urged to snap up the last remaining tickets for the biggest multi-sport event in the capital since 2012, which will feature Olympics venues.More than 400 athletes from 13 countries will take part in the Invictus Games, of which about 130 are British.They have defied terrible injuries in the line to duty to make it to the peak of their sports, including track and field, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, swimming and cycling. Stunning: a photographer takes a snap of the scene Picture: Lucy YoungInvictus is a Latin word meaning unconquered.The five-day event, which features nine sports was announced by Prince Harry in March and kicks off next Wednesday September 10.There will be dazzling opening ceremony featuring the Games anthem, gun salutes and a Red Arrows fly-past in front of thousands of people at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.Related linksPrince Harry vows Invictus Games will become regular eventInvictus Games: Kaiser Chiefs, Foo Fighters and Rizzle Kicks among stars to perform at concert finalePrince Harry reveals he ‘hates Twitter’ because of privacy issues as he shares social media tips with teenagers writing about his Invictus GamesEvening Standard comment: Want a good worker? Take on a soldier100 days to go as heroes get set for the Invictus GamesThe competitions will be hosted at the Stratford park – including the Copper Box Arena, Aquatics Centre and VeloPark – and Lee Valley Athletics Centre.The closing ceremony next Sunday will feature Foo Fighters and Ellie Goulding.Sir Keith Mills, the Games chairman, said: “It was just six months back when Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Project: former England rugby player Martin Bayfield interviews members of the British Team for the Invictus Games Picture: Glenn Copus“Now one week from the Opening Ceremony it’s fitting to see the emblem of the Invictus Games up in lights. “We’re ready for four days of inspirational sport and I’d urge anyone who hasn’t yet got tickets to get them fast.”Lance Corporal Derek Derenalagi, an athletics competitor from Watford, said: “Losing my lower limbs, it’s not really a big deal.“To be part of the British Armed Forces team in the Invictus Games and doing four different disciplines, I’m looking forward to it. I’ll try to make us all proud.”

via Tower Bridge up in lights to mark one week before first Invictus Games – London – News – London Evening Standard.

Arsenal’s new Puma kit Water screen Launch for the 2014/15 Premier League season | Daily Mail Online

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Puma kit Water screen Launch

Arsenal have revealed their new Puma kit for the 2014/15 season

It has been announced has the ‘biggest deal in Arsenal and Puma’s history’

Water screen projection show The Thames Puma
Water screen projection show The Thames Puma

Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini present new strip in London

FA Cup holders announced their deal with Puma earlier this year

By CHARLIE SCOTT FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 23:00, 10 July 2014 | UPDATED: 09:14, 11 July 2014

Arsenal fans that queued outside Puma’s flagship store for hours enjoyed their first glimpse of the club’s new kits as Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini stepped into the front window of the shop wearing the home, away and cup strips.

The Gunners timed their kit launch to perfection. On the same day the club announced the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona, their kit deal with Puma – worth a reported £30million-a-year – kicked into gear.

Cazorla, Arteta and Flamini were all present at a glitzy unveiling at the Puma store in Carnaby Street, before Arsenal spectacularly unveiled the kits to the public via a 20m high water projection visible from the North Bank of the River Thames, right in front of the London Eye.

Arsenal unveil their three new Puma kits for the 2014/15 season

via Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini present Arsenal’s new Puma kit for the 2014/15 Premier League season | Daily Mail Online.

Searchlights light up Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

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Searchlights light up Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

6 x 8KW high powered Searchlights bathed the massive Arches at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct for the third year at this ‘Under the Arches event’ bathed in spectacular light…

Searchlight show for Under the Arches

Searchlight show for Under the Arches

http://www.underthearches.co.uk/ – Underneath the Arches 2014 at Pontcysyllte brings more great local artists and live pop music to dance the night away to.

Searchlights at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Searchlights at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

With local food and entertainment all over the field its great to bring a deckchair and enjoy the music and sights followed by the light show, flames and fireworks the aqueduct will be bathed in spectacular light!

Search lights Wales

Search lights Wales

The evening comes to an end with a spectacular firework display over the aqueduct.