Portico Designs Paddington (Illustrated) Square Family Calendar 2023 (C23062)

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United Kingdom Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), Registered Charity No. 1072612 (England & Wales), SC043677 (Scotland).

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone.During the closure, the railway will be closed between Paddington and Ealing Broadway, so it will be possible to catch a train at Ealing Broadway on Christmas Eve and on Wed 27th December, but the station will likely be very crowded and the train services will be less frequent.

Sir Terry Pratchett, OBE (1948–2015) is regarded as one of the UK’s greatest fantasy writers. His defining work is the Discworld series, which spans 41 novels that have been translated into over 40 languages, with more than a hundred million copies sold worldwide. Participants will embark on a mission to help Paddington and the Brown family prepare for a special day, becoming immersed in some of the iconic locations from the Paddington stories. The experience culminates in a Windsor Gardens extravaganza, while Ttemed food, beverage, and retail will be available.During the closure, most GWR services will start or terminate at Reading instead of London Paddington, with limited train services to/from Ealing Broadway. A reduced Elizabeth line service will run between Ealing Broadway and Maidenhead. Terry Pratchetts DiscworldA set of eight Special Stamps issued to celebrate Terry Pratchett’s globally popular, fantasy Discworld series, and the 40th anniverary of the first book in the series, The Colour of Magic. Paddington has teamed up with UNICEF to send parcels full of presents to vulnerable children around the world. Every item you choose to put in your virtual gift box (Paddington’s Parcel) will be sent to a child in need. Paddington’s parcels offer warm hats and scarves, pencils, school books and vaccines to keep children happy, healthy and safe. And to say thank you, UNICEF will send you or a loved one a special message from Paddington! For over 60 years, British-born writer Michael Bond has delighted readers all over the world with his stories about Paddington, the bear from Peru, famous for his love of marmalade. The kindness and humour in the stories appeal to children and adults alike, ensuring Paddington’s enduring popularity from one generation to the next. HarperCollins Children’s books have published Paddington’s adventures continuously since 13th October 1958 when, as William Collins, they first introduced A Bear Called Paddington to the world. London County Hall will host large-scale interactive show The Paddington Bear Experience later this year.

The stamps include characters Rincewind, The Librarian, Granny Weatherwax, Sam Vimes, and Great A’Tuin, as well as specially commissioned artworks of Death and Mort, Tiffany Aching and Moist von Lipwig by Terry Pratchett’s illustrator of choice, Paul Kidby. During rehearsals before the opening of her season at the Talk of the Town theatre in London, 26 September 1962, 1stSome trains will also run between London Paddington and Bath Spa – not stopping at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham. The Paddington Bear Experience will be directed by Immersive Octopus, written by Katie Lyons, designed by Rebecca Brower, with costume design by Stewart J Charlesworth, lighting design by Terry Cook, sound design by Luke Swaffield for Autograph, and video design by Novak. The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) raises funds for UNICEF’s emergency and development work for children. We also promote and protect children’s rights in the UK and internationally. We are a UK charity, entirely funded by supporters. Trains between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads will be diverted, not stopping at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham.