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Last post 08-07-2008 3:59 PM by Susie Veale. 6 replies.
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  • 06-19-2008 2:14 AM

    Win TICKETS to see ALED in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG !!!!

    I have just received this official Press Release from the PR Manager of the Wales Millennium Centre......could YOU be the lucky winner of 4 TICKETS to see Aled perform live on stage???? Big Smile

    (this post is expanded upon in the 'Aled On Tour' section, in the CCBB Discussion thread)

     

    Wales Millennium Centre

    Press Release

               

    17 June 2008                 

    ARE YOU ALED'S BIGGEST FAN...?

    Are you nuts about Aled Jones? Have you been to all his shows? Do you have all his records? Is his photograph on the wall of your home? If so, Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) would love to hear from you.

     

    Aled is about to begin one of the most daunting tasks of his professional career. He's starring in an eight-week run of the fantasmagorical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at WMC.

     

    The musical opens on 3 July 2008, and WMC are offering four free tickets to anyone who can positively prove they've Aled's biggest fan. The winning entrant, selected by Aled himself, will get to see the show and meet the Bangor-born star.

     

    Aled said, "I'm really grateful for all the support I get wherever I go. I wouldn't be working in showbiz if it were not for the people who've watched my shows and bought my records over the years. Knowing that there is a group of die-hard fans out there who follow you're every move is very flattering – and it's great to get an opportunity to meet genuine fans."

     

    Bet Davies, Communications Director at WMC, said, "We know there are lots of dedicated Aled fans out there. A lot of his fans have followed his career since he recorded `Walking in the Air' in the mid-1980s. It would be great to discover the real extent of his fan base across Wales and beyond."

     

    One of Aled's biggest fans is Susie Veale, from Sydney, Australia, who sadly can't make it to see Chitty in Cardiff. Susie co-runs the unofficial Aled Jones Fan Club – and describes her interest in all things Aled simply as "Aleding".

     

    "Aled is one of life's very rare gifts," said Susie. "He has a mesmerising voice like no other, and is a man who is totally natural and down-to-earth, with an immense capacity for compassion, and an open heart that genuinely listens and cares for people."

     

    WMC wants fans to explain, in not more than 200 words, why they are Aled's biggest fan. Aled's relatives, personal friends and acquaintances are not eligible to enter!

     

    Entries can be emailed to press.office@wmc.org.uk or sent by post to Nia Jones, Press Office, Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff. CF10 5AL. A name, address and daytime telephone number must be included.

     

    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the biggest West End musical to come to both Wales and to WMC. It features a cast of 35 actors, dancers and singers. Aled plays crackpot inventor Caractacus Potts. Alongside him are two other Welsh stars: Anglesey's Tony Adams and Celebrity Big Brother survivor Ian `H' Watkins, born in the Rhondda.   



    http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/The-Aled-Jones-Fanclub/

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aled-Jones-PhotosXtra/

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aled-Jones-on-SONGSofPRAISE/
  • 06-20-2008 9:51 AM In reply to

    Re: Win TICKETS to see ALED in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG !!!!

    I hope you're all busy writing some fabulous entries for the competition to win tickets to see Aled!

    I've just been notified by the PR Manager again, to say that the entries close on FRIDAY 27 JUNE at midnight, therefore they won't be accepting entries after midnight BST.

    Best of luck to everyone entering. Aled is going to have a very challenging task to choose a winner, I'm sure!!

    Susie xx

     

     



    http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/The-Aled-Jones-Fanclub/

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aled-Jones-PhotosXtra/

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aled-Jones-on-SONGSofPRAISE/
  • 06-21-2008 8:24 AM In reply to

    Re: Win TICKETS to see ALED in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG !!!!

    This is an online competition to win tickets , from the ic Wales site last week   

    http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/feature-news/competitions/2008/06/11/win-a-trip-to-see-chitty-chitty-bang-bang-91466-21057720/ 

     

     

    Win a trip to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Wales Millennium Centre

    After nearly four years enchanting adults and children alike at the London Palladium and then taking flight across the UK, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is arriving in Cardiff - and you could WIN a family ticket.

    Up for grabs is one family tickets (four tickets, max two adults) to the opening night at Wales Millennium Centre on 3 July. Included in the prize is a souvenir brochure and ice-creams during the interval (courtesy of Loseleys).

    Based on the story books by Ian Fleming and the 1968 film starring *** Van ***, the fantasmogorical stage musical will star Wales’ very own Aled Jones as Caractacus Potts, former Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins as the Childcatcher and Tony Adams, best known for his role of Adam Chance in Crossroads.

    Aled Jones

    With a score by renowned Sherman Brothers that includes such classics as Truly Scrumptious, Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain and the Oscar-nominated title song Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the show centres around this eccentric inventor and his amazing car.

    To enter simply email us the answer to the following question, along with your name, address and daytime telephone number:

    Q: What is the name of the leading female character in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?

    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang appears at Wales Millennium Centre from 3 July-30 August 2008. For more information or to book tickets call the Ticket and Information Office on 08700 40 2000 or visit www.wmc.org.uk

    The competition will close on Wednesday, 25 June. Please note: transport to and from the venue is NOT included in the prize.

  • 06-26-2008 4:03 AM In reply to

    REMINDER for entries to Win TICKETS to see ALED in CHITTY !!!!

    A quick reminder for those still wanting to enter the competition to win 4 tickets to see Aled in Chitty. 

     Entries close MIDNIGHT GMT FRIDAY 27 JUNE.

     

    A summary of the competition.....

    ARE YOU ALED'S BIGGEST FAN...?

    Are you nuts about Aled Jones? Have you been to all his shows? Do you have all his records? Is his photograph on the wall of your home? If so, Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) would love to hear from you.

     

     

    The musical opens on 3 July 2008, and WMC are offering four free tickets to anyone who can positively prove they've Aled's biggest fan. The winning entrant, selected by Aled himself, will get to see the show and meet the Bangor-born star.

     

     

    WMC wants fans to explain, in not more than 200 words, why they are Aled's biggest fan. Aled's relatives, personal friends and acquaintances are not eligible to enter!

     

     

    Entries can be emailed to press.office@wmc.org.uk or sent by post to Nia Jones, Press Office, Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff. CF10 5AL. A name, address and daytime telephone number must be included.

     

     

     

     



    http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/The-Aled-Jones-Fanclub/

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aled-Jones-PhotosXtra/

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aled-Jones-on-SONGSofPRAISE/
  • 07-02-2008 3:07 PM In reply to

    Re: REMINDER for entries to Win TICKETS to see ALED in CHITTY !!!!

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    Schoolteacher named Aled's top fan

    A retiring schoolteacher has been named as "Aled Jones' biggest fan".

    A national campaign was recently launched for people who are "nuts about Aled Jones".

    Lynda Bull, 58, from Pontypridd, South Wales, was found to be the Songs Of Praise presenter's greatest admirer in the hunt by the Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) in Cardiff.

    Jones is starring in an eight-week run of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the WMC, which asked entrants to write in and explain why they loved him so much.

    Miss Bull has taught at Hawthorn Primary School, Pontypridd, for 37 years, and was put forward for the accolade by staff and pupils.

    "I'm absolutely delighted," said Miss Bull, who has won four tickets to see Jones in the production.

    "I never thought the staff would put my name forward in a million years. It's a total shock."

    Miss Bull was nominated by colleague Amanda Roderick. Ms Roderick said: "My colleague Lynda Bull is Aled's biggest fan and is retiring from teaching at our school after 37 years at the end of next month. She has been unswervingly devoted to Aled well before I started teaching with her 14 years ago."

    Jones plays crackpot inventor Caractacus Potts and is joined in the cast by former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Ian "H" Watkins, also of Steps fame.

    Jones said: "I'm really looking forward to meeting Lynda when she comes to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The letter written by the school was very touching and very original."

    .You can find this article plus a photo of Aled at : http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hZrKd4yHgQB8gcYEsBnfylDWOdVQ
    http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/The-Aled-Jones-Fanclub/

    http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/Aled-Jones-on-SONGSofPRAISE/

    http://www.meebo.com/user/toddajfc/room/
  • 08-07-2008 3:21 PM In reply to

    Re: Win TICKETS to see ALED in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG !!!!

    hi all well just been to see Aled in chitty chitty bang bang and all i can say is ,wow outstanding well done.As i am from wales to

    i am so proud of Aled.he has done Wales proud.i have a pic of my son and i think he looks a lot like Aled and i wish i could get it to aled to see what he says.

     

    nerissa 

  • 08-07-2008 3:59 PM In reply to

    Re: .... ALED in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG !!!!

    A very warm welcome to you to Aled's Forum Nerissa....it's lovely to have you with us!  Croeso!

    It's wonderful that you enjoyed Aled's performance ...he's receiving constant rave reviews, totally well-deserved by all accounts! Big Smile  Many of our members, both here and on the Fanclub have been also and they have all said words to the effect that he is absolutely brilliant.

    You can contact Aled on his  "Good Morning Sunday" programme on BBC Radio 2  from 7am -9am, and send the pic of your son to him that way. Aled won't be in the studio this coming Sunday 10 Aug...he's taking a well-earned short break during his busy season of Chitty, but he is scheduled to be back live-on-air on Sunday 17 Aug.

    The programme can be also heard online at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/goodmorningsun/biography.shtml  and you can email Aled at :  gms@bbc.co.uk

    Susie xx



    http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/The-Aled-Jones-Fanclub/

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aled-Jones-PhotosXtra/

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aled-Jones-on-SONGSofPRAISE/
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