ARE WE ALONE?

From the Big Bang to life beyond the solar system, leading planetary

scientist Dr Monica Grady will introduce new discoveries and scientific theories. Venue: Central Hall, NHM, Cromwell Road, London SW7, 7.30pm. Tickets: pound;13, Bookings: 0171 960 4242.

OCTOBER 13-14

CAREERS LIVE ‘99

This annual show at Olympia, London SW7, offers career options for people of all ages. Free seminar topics include: gap-year opportunities, national traineeships, modern apprenticeships and National Vocational Qualifications. Free admission. Details: Alison Smith, Jarvis Exhibitions, 0181 464 4129.

For more information see The TES website at: www.tes.co.uk ‘In 1997-98 GM secondaries

received an average of pound;120 per pupil more’