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Friday 30 September 2011
Date:30/09/2011
Singing sensation Vanessa Amorosi!
Around the Circle
We catch up with our hosts’ latest news and exploits.
Vanessa Amorosi
Australian singer-songwriter, Vanessa Amorosi, is the third most successful female artist in Australian history having sold over 1.5 million albums. She joins us for a chat and to tell us about her new singles and soon to be released album. Vanessa will be performing the Australian anthem at this year’s AFL Grand Final.
Singles: Gossip / Amazing – Out Now
Album: V – Out 28 October
Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith is one of the world’s most prolific and most popular authors. His career has been a varied one; for many years he was a professor of Medical Law and worked in universities in the United Kingdom and abroad. Then, after the publication of his highly successful No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, which have sold over twenty million copies, he devoted his time to the writing of fiction and has seen his various series of books translated into over forty languages and become bestsellers worldwide.
In addition to discussing his career, Alexander, who is a firm advocate for respect and decency, shares his views about our changing society and its need to return to old fashioned values.
Tour dates: http://www.alexandermccallsmith.co.uk/forthcoming-events/
Willie Harcourt-Cooze Cooking
Chocolate connoisseur and enthusiast, Willie Harcourt-Cooze, joins us to prepare one of his dinner party favourites, Classic Chocolate Mousse in a Bitter Chocolate Case.
http://www.baroquebistro.com.au/williescacao/
Crave Sydney International Food Festival: www.cravesydney.com
Dreamteam Host Chat
Tourism Australia is launching a new competition giving you the chance to share in over $300,000 worth of luxury holidays by creating your own Aussie holiday dreamteam.
For entry details and your chance to win one of sixteen luxurious trips visit:
http://nothinglikeaustralia.com.au
Therese Howell & Aleisha McCormack
Limbs 4 Life is an organisation that supports amputees, but like so many charities, it struggles to exist. It recently received a much needed boost when volunteer, Therese Howell, was one of five winners of the Vodafone World of Difference program. Therese will have her wages paid by Vodaphone for a year which will help her expand the charity to support kids. Aleisha McCormack caught up with one woman making a difference in the world.
www.limbs4life.com
www.vodafone.com.au/personal/aboutvodafone/worldofdifference
Ten News Cross
Strauchanie
It’s AFL Grand Final time! The Collingwood Magpies and the mighty Geelong Cats meet this Saturday to decide who will take home the 2011 AFL Premiership.
To guide us through the dos and don'ts of being a footy fan, Peter Hellier’s Magpie reject mate, Strauchanie, is in the studio to give us some helpful tips.
Lehmo
Radio/TV host, sports fan and comedian, Lehmo, brings us all the latest news from the sporting world.
Emails & Host Chat
We look at some viewer emails on today's topics.
Share your views. Email us at thecircle@networkten.com.au
Willie Harcourt-Cooze Cooking Update
Willie continues today’s sweet treat, Classic Chocolate Mousse in a Bitter Chocolate Case.
Andrew McClelland
Cher started it, T-Pain almost killed it, and Rebecca Black needs it. What are we talking about? Auto-Tune! This musical technology has helped people with little talent the world over become lyrical sensations. Our resident web geek, Andrew McClelland, shares some of his Auto-Tune discoveries.
Cooking Wrap-Up
Time to put today’s dish to the taste test.
Today’s Host Wardrobe:
Coming soon..
Circle Shopping Details:
Laura Star - Laura Star Irons: 1800 662 301 www.laurastar.com.au
Global Shop Direct - Genie Bra: 1300500200 www.getgeniebra.com.au
Hamper King - Hamper King:
Brand Developers - Ahh Bra: 1800 104 104
Robomaid - Retail Vaccum: 1800 762 662 www.robomaid.com.au
Hi Life - Rapid Loss: 1300 089 035
Circle Announcements
Two Degrees for Africa
Please help the many kids who are suffering the worst African drought in 60 years by supporting the Two Degrees for Africa project. The aim is to raise over $1 million by September 30 without any of the usual fundraising commercials, dinners and other charity expenses...ie. with the money going to the kids.
To donate and for more details, go to: http://www.TwoDegreesForAfrica.org
Pass this link on to as many people as you know!
Sydney Children’s Festival (26 September – 8 October)
Tickets on sale now.
The festival features six theatre productions, over 50 workshops and over 40 free events. The 2011 program is the festival’s biggest to date, covering every aspect of creativity and learning including live theatre, art, music, science and circus play for kids aged up to 12 and their families. With creative activities to try, magical performances to see, and brand new learning experiences to share, Sydney Children’s Festival is a giant, high energy artistic playground for families across Sydney!
Visit the website for performances, events, venues and bookings:
www.sydneychildrensfestival.com
