Author Archive for Blackett
David is the New Media Manager and Culture Editor at 69 Towers. Easily distracted by shiny things David keeps himself busy by staring at a variety of screens. Musical tastes includes anything that has a woman singing over some kind of 80's inspired elctro beat and men who sound like women singing over an 80's elctro beat. The current thing that makes me sad is that the 90's is now retro. Currently on the hunt for shoes that look good with a pair of brown bootcut trousers. You can contact David at david@69-247.com.
Win! £200 Colour And Cut Courtesy Of Sassoon Salon!
Sassoon Salon is offering 69 readers the chance to win a fabulous cut and colour makeover. Put yourself in the hands of the experts who will offer you a deluxe service that is tailor made to complement your face shape and skin tone and individual style.
With their expertly trained cutters and colourists, the Sassoon experience [...]
Win! Topman Clothes
Boys, here’s a little treat for you… an exclusive look at the new and hugely popular LTD range at Topman… It’s pretty much everything a modern gent desires; a blend of timeless classics with a contemporary twist. We really like the strong emphasis on design and detail. The Indigo Farm range pictured here has many [...]
Win! Granny Made Beanie
Last year’s Shreddies advert with all those cute old women knitting cereal treats was one of our favourite ads. It’s quite possibly the reason why we also love granniesinc.co.uk. The site gives you the opportunity to design your very own beanie and then a guaranteed Granny (I imagine the one that made mine is called [...]
Win! Defected In The House – Miami 2010
Defected Records endeavours to give you a heads up on all the hottest records. Every year they scour playlists, interrogate DJs and get the best recommendations possible. The result is Defected In The House Miami 10, the sound of the Winter Music Conference, as seen by the world’s best producers. This year the honour of [...]
Win! Tickets For The Comedy Festival Tour
The 17th annual Leicester Comedy Festival was a huge hit this year. In fact, in some circles the words ‘best festival ever’ have indeed been used. So, it seems only fair that the Leicester Comedy Festival should share the love and hit the road, taking their blends of humour to a town near you. Confirmed [...]
Win! Tactical Nuclear Penguin
That got your attention eh? Often, when sitting having a beer, I do think ‘this would be a much more enjoyable experience if it had potency similar to that of vodka.’ Tada! Enter Tactical Nuclear Penguin (great name), the world’s strongest beer. It’s 32% (eek) and described as a double cask matured uber-imperial stout. At [...]
Dr. Lulittle and Teddy McWoof
We love our office dog Teddy McWoof and decided it was time to make her feel like that celebrity she is. We decided to invite pet photographer extrordinaire Dr. Lulittle to capture our McWoof at her most adorable, the results of which are in the gallery below.
To get in contact with Dr Lulittle for your [...]
Win! A Chance To See The Lady Boys Of Bangkok
The Ladyboys of Bangkok, in theory, shouldn’t work as a show. Thai boys dressed as Thai girls wearing over the top costumes involving lots of feathers then dancing, to be honest sounds like a car crash – or a regular night out on Hurst Street. It shouldn’t work, but it absolutely does.
In fact, it’s an [...]
Local Hairdresser Wins Prestigious Award
Its with great pleasure we we can announce that Simon Cawthorne of Leicester’s Allandale Road-based hairdressers Cawthorne and Wright has received the Creative Hairdresser of the Year 2009 Award from leading hair company TIGI.
Simon received the award during an amazing evening of fashion, artistry and sheer fantasy at the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm in London. The [...]
National Tampon Week
Don’t get your knickers in a twist
Men look away now this one is strictly for ladies eyes only!
Right back to business…
A new invention called Femmecup, a reusable menstrual cup has been created to cancel out the dangers of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).
The soft cup is an alternative to tampons and forms a gentle seal with [...]
SIZE MATTERS: Debenhams Launches Size 16 Mannequins Trial
We all know women come in all different shapes and sizes and with the majority of us being a size 14 or 16, the fantasy days of size zero are over.
Phew! I don’t know about you but I am bored of trying endless diet fads only to put on weight rather than lose it!
With Mark [...]
Win! Tickets For The Long Road
‘Mary wants us to talk about the girl that killed our son. I want to wipe her off the face of the earth.’ A family struggles for meaning and forgiveness after a random fatal attack on their eighteen-year old son. His mother confronts their loss and searches for understanding and hope, bringing her face to [...]
Nintai Jewellery
69 have stumbled across, Debbie Tebbutt a designer who has recently launched her own jewellery range: Nintai Jewellery.
Unique and beautiful gemstones, beads and crystals are delicately pieced together by hand resulting in gorgeous jewellery.
Debbie was encouraged by The Princes Trust to launch her own handcrafted jewellery business in 2009 and since then her business has [...]
Win! £100 Waterstones Vouchers
Waterstones are lovely beautiful amazing people and they have given us another £100 voucher to pass on to one lucky reader.
For you chance to win just fill in the form below. And don’t forget to check outwaterstones.com to see what you will be spending your potential pennies on.
T & C’s
From time to time we may [...]
Do You Want To Be ‘The Family’?
Were you hooked on the TV series: ‘The Family’? Us too.
Well exciting news just in: the producers are currently working on a new series and are on the look out for a vibrant, fun loving family with a sense of determination to overcome life’s ups and downs. (Their words not ours!)
Could you be the next [...]
Only Three Days To Go! 69, hob salons and Kissdafunk present…Pamper Party
Only three days to go!
To book tickets call 0113 243 5555
As if we need an excuse to party! 69 magazine and hob salons Leeds have joined forces with legendary club Kissdafunk to offer Leeds’ party people an exclusive Pamper Party on Saturday 27th February.
For just £20.00 hob salons will ensure your hair and nails are [...]
How To Look Good At Work
Pinstripe trousers, stiff white shirts and clumpy court shoes- in terms of work wear, they’re hardly thrilling are they? What if you want to go out for drinks after a hard day at the office? Are you meant to turn up at your local looking like the Milk Tray man?
Of course not! You want something [...]
