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Win a TASCHEN Book and Afternoon Tea for Two with a Christmas Tree View at Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel
No matter how you stack them, books make great gifts. And the folks at Belgraves hotel and TASCHEN reckon they can be fantastic Christmas decorations too! Keep reading to find out how you can win a TASCHEN book and afternoon tea for … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Books, Christmas, Competition, Design, Drink, Food, Freebies, Hotels, London, Shopping, Social Media, Travel
Tagged afternoon tea, begraves christmas tree, belgraves, BELGRAVIA, book christmas tree, books, christmas, christmas decorations, christmas tree, christmas tree made of books, competition, free, free afternoon tea, London, luxury hotel, taschen, taschen books, taschen christmas tree, taschen london, thompson hotels, Tree Houses: Fairy Tale Castles in the Air
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Just a Few Days Left to Win FREE Skype Prepaid Cards
About a week ago I mentioned this fun little Skype game I’m hosting that gives my readers a ridiculously easy opportunity to win up to £50’s worth of Skype credit. As the time to play draws near its end, I … Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Freebies, Graffiti, Travel, Video
Tagged competition, free, freebies, game, Graffiti, international calling, mister bartlow, mom, mural, skype, skype mural, SPONSORED POST, street art, tiles, Video, voip, win free skype credit
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Win FREE Skype Credit
Check it out. I’ve hooked up with Skype to run this fun little game that gives people a chance to win up to £50 of Skype credit. The way the game was explained to me, tikichris readers stand a very … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, free, freebies, game, international calling, mom, skype, SPONSORED POST, voip, win free skype credit
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Win Free Digital Subscriptions to Your Favourite Magazines with @tikichris and @Zinio
To help spread the word about Zinio, the thousands of magazines it offers in digital format and a few Zinio special deals on offer at the moment, I’m giving away a few free Zinio magazine subscriptions. Do you want a free digital … Continue reading
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Win a Free Skylander Figure #SkylandersAtHamleys
Hey Santa, Check it out. Two awesome FREE Skylander things for you to read abouthere. One: Skylanders is taking over Hamleys on Regent Street this Sunday from 12-4pm. There will be loads of fun activities going on, including face painting … Continue reading
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Posted in Christmas, Competition, Freebies, London, Shopping
Tagged #SkylandersAtHamleys, christmas, christmas shopping, competition, dolls, eruptor, figures, free, free toy, freebie, games, gaming, giveaway, hamleys, hex, London, regent street, skylander, skylanders, skylanders giants, toy store, toys, W1, W1B 5BT, WIN
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CheapOair’s Traveler of the Year: Final Phase Voting Starts Today #TravelTheWorld4Less
As many of you probably know, I’m a regular contributor to CheapOair’s blog. I’ve been writing for this leading online travel agency for quite some time now (about two years I think). It’s a killer gig, to be CheapOair’s man … Continue reading
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Free Photography Guide in Saturday 17 November Guardian
Photography. It would be an understatement to say the craft is an important part of my life. Sometimes it feels like it is my life. That’s a good thing though. I’m still learning too. And even with respect to technique … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, dan chung, free, guardian, masterclass, newspaper, observer, Photography, roger tooth, sean o'hagan, SPONSORED POST, the guardian
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Wallpaper, Ketel One and VICE Want to Fund Your Modern Craft Project
Partnering with Wallpaper magazine, VICE and Ketel One are on a quest to find contemporary craftspeople who bring traditional skills into the modern day and striving to take their work, careers and talents to the next level. Folks keen to establish a craft … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Competition, Design, VICE, Video
Tagged Art, artisans, competition, craft, craft exhibition, design, ketel one vodka, modern craft exhibition, prize, SPONSORED POST, the modern craft project, vice, Video, wallpaper, wallpaper magazine
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My Japanese #SoupSearch for Ainsley Begins!
Yep, I’m all packed and ready to go, just sitting here waiting for a car to take me to the airport. The next several days are going to be awesome as I zip around Japan (Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto to … Continue reading
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Posted in Ainsley Harriott's #SoupSearch Challenge, Celebrities, Food, Japan, Travel
Tagged #soupsearch, #soupsearch challenge, ainsley harriott, ainsley harriott foods, competition, contest, cook off, cooking, cup soup, facebook competition, japan, japanese food, shiitake, soup search, symington, symington's
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Can I Send you an Obama 2012 Car Magnet for Free?
Hi. I’m about to donate $10 to the Obama/Biden campaign. When I do, I’ll get a free “Obama 2012” car magnet. But as I’m in the UK it might not have as much impact as it would if somebody Stateside … Continue reading
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Win a Hoxton Street Monster Supplies Gift Box from Harvey Nichols!
I’ve got a ghoulish gift box stuffed with £55 worth of horrifically wonderful Hoxton Street Monster Supplies to give away – courtesy of Harvey Nichols! All you’ve got to do is fill out this quick and easy survey. But please … Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, Competition, Food, Freebies, Halloween, London, Shopping
Tagged colin firth, competition, cubed earwax, david nicholls, escalating panic, free, freebies, guts and garlic chutney, halloween, HARVEY NICHOLS, harvey nichols foodmarkets, hoxton street monster supplies, ministry of stories, monsters, nick hornby, olde fashioned brain jam, organ marmalade, the night sweats, thickest human snot, tins of fear
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Sponsored Video: Fly Guinness Class
Why settle for an ordinary night at your local when you can experience all that Dublin has to offer, via your own Guinness Class Private Jet? More info: facebook.com/GuinnessGB
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Posted in Beer, Competition, Drink, Ireland, Video
Tagged beer, competition, dublin, Guinness, Guinness Private Jet, SPONSORED POST, Video
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I’m Going on a Japanese #SoupSearch. Slurp!
Guess what? I frickin’ won that trip to Japan. Obviously, I wouldn’t have won without help from good people like you. So, if you voted for me or even took a moment to consider it and wish me well, thank you. … Continue reading
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Posted in Ainsley Harriott's #SoupSearch Challenge, Blogs, Celebrities, Competition, Food, Freebies, Japan, London, Recipes, Social Media, Travel
Tagged #soupsearch, #soupsearch challenge, ainsley harriott, ainsley harriott foods, belleau kitchen, blogger competition, Blogs, competition, contest, cook off, cookery school, cooking, cup soup, facebook, facebook app, facebook competition, food i fancy, free, freebie, freebies, japan, japanese food, London, marrakech, morocco, my cooking hut, rachel cotterill, recipe, shiitake, shiitake steak handrolls with wasabi mayo, soup search, steak, symington, symington's, tamake, THE COOKERY SCHOOL, win a free trip to marrakech
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One Last #SoupSearch Request. Am I Going to Japan?
Looks like I still have a decent lead in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. But my margin’s eroding bit by bit each day. The contest ends tomorrow, September 25th, at 11.59pm … which seems like an excruciatingly long time away for … Continue reading
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Tagged #soupsearch, #soupsearch challenge, ainsley harriott, ainsley harriott foods, blogger competition, Blogs, competition, contest, cook off, cookery school, cooking, cup soup, facebook, facebook app, facebook competition, free, freebie, freebies, japan, japanese food, London, marrakech, morocco, recipe, soup search, symington, symington's, THE COOKERY SCHOOL, win a free trip to marrakech
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Going Offline for Awhile but Thanks for the #SoupSearch Surge!
Just a very quick word of thanks to everyone who’s been voting for me in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. I have a definite lead over the competition with 33% of the vote at the moment (not bad considering there are … Continue reading
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Tagged #soupsearch, #soupsearch challenge, ainsley harriott, ainsley harriott foods, belleau kitchen, blogger competition, Blogs, competition, contest, cook off, cookery school, cooking, cup soup, facebook, facebook app, facebook competition, food i fancy, free, freebie, freebies, japan, japanese food, London, marrakech, morocco, my cooking hut, rachel cotterill, recipe, shiitake steak handrolls with wasabi mayo, soup search, symington, symington's, THE COOKERY SCHOOL, win a free trip to marrakech
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Share Your Favourite Place to Smoke a Cigar and Get the London Cigar Guide App for Free
Buzzing social scene or splendid isolation? Where and when do you like to smoke your stogies? Just leave a comment sharing your favourite place to smoke a cigar and you could get the London Cigar Guide app for free. About … Continue reading
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Tagged apps, cigar lounges, cigar stores, competition, CUBAN CIGARS, free, free app, freebies, London, london cigar guide, mayfair, nic wing, review, smoking lounges, where's the best place to smoke a cigar?
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Woke up Last, Went to Bed First! Thank You So Much! #SoupSearch
Thanks to everyone who’s voted for me thusfar in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. I started yesterday morning in a distant fifth place (out of five contestants), and I now have a slight lead over the competition. But there’s still quite … Continue reading
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Tagged #soupsearch, #soupsearch challenge, ainsley harriott, ainsley harriott foods, belleau kitchen, blogger competition, Blogs, competition, contest, cook off, cookery school, cooking, cup soup, facebook, facebook app, facebook competition, food i fancy, free, freebie, freebies, japan, japanese food, London, marrakech, morocco, my cooking hut, rachel cotterill, recipe, shiitake steak handrolls with wasabi mayo, soup search, symington, symington's, THE COOKERY SCHOOL, win a free trip to marrakech
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Recipe: Shiitake Steak Handrolls with Wasabi Mayo
Okay. Before I give the recipe, let me just say … Please vote for me in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge! If I win I get to go on a foodie adventure to Japan. It’s easy to vote. Just click here … Continue reading
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Tagged #soupsearch, #soupsearch challenge, ainsley harriott, ainsley harriott foods, blogger competition, Blogs, competition, contest, cook off, cookery school, cooking, cup soup, facebook, facebook app, facebook competition, free, freebie, freebies, japan, japanese food, London, marrakech, morocco, my recipes, recipe, shiitake steak handrolls with wasabi mayo, soup search, soup search challenge, symington, symington's, THE COOKERY SCHOOL, tikichris recipes, win a free trip to marrakech
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#IWASTHERE Winners Picked Tomorrow – Now’s Your Chance to Win Great Westfield Prizes
Westfield’s #iwasthere competition ends tomorrow (Sunday 9 September). But there’s still a bit of time for you to take advantage of the three opportunities to win awesome Westfield and Team GB prizes simply by sharing your #IWASTHERE story. Sign up … Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Freebies, London, London 2012, Shopping, Social Media
Tagged #iwasthere, competition, free, freebies, i was there, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES, shopping spree, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, team gb, visa prepaid cards, westfield london, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY
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I’ve Got a Chance to Visit Japan for Free. Will You Help me Win?
Hi. I recently participated in a blogger cook-off sponsored by Ainsley Harriott Foods. There were four other contestants. All five of us are now vying for a chance to win an “all-inclusive trip of a lifetime to a top international … Continue reading
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Tagged #soupsearch, #soupsearch challenge, ainsley harriott, ainsley harriott foods, belleau kitchen, blogger competition, Blogs, competition, contest, cook off, cookery school, cooking, cup soup, facebook, facebook app, facebook competition, food i fancy, free, freebie, freebies, japan, japanese food, London, marrakech, morocco, my cooking hut, rachel cotterill, recipe, shiitake steak handrolls with wasabi mayo, soup search, symington, symington's, THE COOKERY SCHOOL, win a free trip to marrakech
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Win a Free Case of Carling Beer + a Three Foot Limited Edition Graffiti Kings Print
Want a case of beer and a limited edition print made by the Graffiti Kings? Well, Carling wants to send one of my readers some free beer along with a specially commissioned three foot screen print on high quality canvas. … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Beer, Competition, Drink, England, Freebies, Graffiti, London, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Tagged bank holiday, beer, carling, competition, free, free beer, freebie, Graffiti, GRAFFITI KINGS, LIMITED EDITION PRINT, London, plunderfunk, prize, street art, WHAT MAKES BRITAIN BRILLIANT?
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Win a Free Pair of Weekend Tickets to The Ledge – Streetwear and Action Sport Trade Show
Sunday 2nd through Tuesday the 4th of September will see action sports and lifestyle trade show, The Ledge, return to Kensington Olympia. Although this will only be the show’s third season, it’s already gained huge interest from folks in the streetwear and … Continue reading
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Stories Beat Stuff: What Would You Give up for a Free Trip to New Zealand?
Tourism New Zealand is back with its Stories Beat Stuff campaign offering a chance to win two new experiences – Culture Kaboom and City Splendour – worth about $30,000 for you and three of your friends with you! The idea behind Stories … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, free, freebie, new zealand, nz, rhythm and vines, SPONSORED VIDEO, stories beat stuff, summer rhythm, tourism new zealand, Travel, Video, youtube
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Win a Free Samsung Galaxy S3 Limited Edition London 2012 Olympics Flip Cover
Hey folks! Just quick post to let you know I got my hands on a few limited edition London 2012 Olympic Games themed flip covers for the Samsung Galaxy S3. They look pretty spiffy, are very London-y and sporty and … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, FLIP CASE, FLIP COVER, free, freebies, GALAXY, GALAXY S3, GALAXY SIII, limited edition, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, mobile phones, S3, SAMSUNG, SAMSUNG GALAXY S3, SIII, smartphone
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Westfield Media Suite was Sweet Indeed! #iwasthere Thanks!
Striving to cover the London 2012 Games as best I could, I was buzzing through Westfield Stratford City a lot. The place was jammed packed with folk from all over the world – which made for amazing atmosphere but also … Continue reading
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Tagged #iwasthere, competition, free, FREE WIFI, freebies, i was there, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, shopping spree, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, team gb, visa prepaid cards, westfield london, WESTFIELD MEDIA SUITE, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY MEDIA SUITE
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Win a Free Copy of Eric Lanlard’s Tarts & Pies Cookbook
Hiya. I hope you’re having a good weekend and that this sweet and easy little competition puts a smile on your face. Are you a fan of Eric Lanlard and Channel 4’s Baking Mad? Well, here’s a chance to win … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, baking mad, baking tips, baking with eric, channel 4, competition, cookbook, eric lanlard, free, free book, free cookbook, freebies, how to make cupcakes, how to make pancakes, how to make pizza dough, pies, recipes, SPONSORED POST, Sweet and Savoury Tarts and Pies, TART IT UP!, TART IT UP!: Sweet and Savoury Tarts and Pies, tarts, WIN
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Win a FREE Limited Edition Lumix Olympic Games Camera with “Panasonic Flag Tags”
So the London 2012 Olympics are soon coming to a close. Yes, the Paralympics are on their way and promise lots of continued sporting excitement. But – wow – what an amazing two weeks (plus the few years of build … Continue reading
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Tagged app, camera, compact camera, competition, flag tags app, free, free camera, freebies, giveaway, limited edition, Limited Edition Lumix Olympic Games Camera, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, london 2012 olympic park, lumix, lumix olympic games camera, Official Audio Video Equipment Partner, olympic games camera, olympics, panasonic, Panasonic Flag Tags, Photography
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Westfield Gift Cards, Team GB Merch and More Prizes to Win #iwasthere
Westfield is offering some pretty awesome prizes just for participating in its #iwasthere competition. All you’ve got to do is show which side of London you think is best: east or west? Continue reading
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Tagged #iwasthere, competition, free, freebies, i was there, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, shopping spree, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, team gb, visa prepaid cards, westfield london, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY
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£25,000 in Westfield Prepaid Cards + London 2012 Prizes #iwasthere
Show some love for your side of town and be in with a chance to win a Westfield shopping spree and more. Which do you prefer? Westfield Stratford City (an official London 2012 provider and the gateway into the London … Continue reading
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Tagged #iwasthere, competition, free, freebies, i was there, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, shopping spree, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, team gb, visa prepaid cards, westfield london, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY
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Win FREE Burritos for a Year from @benitoschat
To celebrate four years of bundling up burritos and mixing margaritas, Benito’s Hat has announced a chance to win a year’s worth of free food from the London-based (and owned) Mexican restaurant group. Runner up prizes include free food for … Continue reading
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Tagged £4, benito's hat, birthday, burritos, competition, discounts, free, FREE BURRITOS, freebies, London, margaritas, mexican food, tacos, WIN, win free burritos for a year
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Christmas in July: Thorntons Chocolates
Wha?! Christmas in July. Yep, I dropped in on the Thorntons Christmas preview shizzle dizzle the other day, like I did a couple of weeks ago for the Harvey Nics’ and Carluccio’s previews. Highlights? Well, Christmastime is family time with … Continue reading
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A Summer Like No Other Photography Competition
Mayor of London Presents and the Greater London Authority have announced a new photography competition to highlight what’s they reckon’ll be “a summer like no other.” The prizes are pretty awesome and the remit’s actually kinda fun. Check it out: … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, digital camera, DSLR, free, freebie, great london authority, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, lumix g3, lumix s3, mayor of london, mayor of london presents, olympics, olympics games, paralympics, Photography, photography competition, summer like no other
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Create the Next Great British Chocolate and Win a Year’s Worth of Thornton’s Chocolate
In search of the “next great chocolate flavour,” British chocolate brand Thorntons, has launched a Great Chocolate Britain Chosen By You competition. Thorntons is looking for chocolate creations from across the whole country. What chocolate flavour do you think would best represent Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Northwest, … Continue reading
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Tagged british chocolate, chocolate, chocolate week, competition, free, freebie, Great Chocolate Britain Chosen By You, thorntons, thorntons chocolates, thorntons' best of british, thorntons' handmade collection, WIN
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Win a Free Gourmet Picnic Hamper from Drake & Morgan
Drake & Morgan bar and restaurant group has launched a couple of new “Britnic” picnic hampers. There’s a Gourmet Picnic Hamper with bottle of wine priced at £45.95 and a Classic Strawberries & Cream Hamper (perfect for the summer sports season) … Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, britnic, classic strawberries & cream hamper, competition, DRAKE & MORGAN, free, free picnic, free prosecco, free wine, freebie, gourmet picnic, gourmet picnic hamper, London, london picnic, picnic basket, picnic hamper, prosecco, pub, restaurants, the anthologist, THE DRIFT, the folly, the parlour, THE REFINERY, WIN, wine
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KIA Dubstep Contest Euro 2012
Look at this fool. Think he likes dancing to dubstep? Maybe he just likes the idea of winning a new car. A new car!? Yep, that’s right. Kia is giving folks a chance to “dance their way” to the opening … Continue reading
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Tagged cars, competition, contest, dance, dj flux pavilion, dubstep, Euro 2012, i can't stop, kia, kia dubstep contest, kia picanto, poland, Video, warsaw, youtube
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