Posts Tagged ‘free’
Kate’s crochet market
We fell in love with Kate Jenkins – this genius artist crochetted with infinite patience supermarket classics with a fun twist. Rush to see this and take the kids along!
Kate’s crochet market
Rebecca Hossack Gallery
28 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia,
London W1T 2NA
Free, until Sept. 24 2011
A week-end in London: Sept 02-04, 2011
I keep looking at my Filofax - September? Summer has gone so fast. Only one solution can balance this: shop. New work clothes, bags, accessorie, killer shoes. Autumn leaves will not slow me down. Alernatively, try those ideas to keep a sparkling mood!
* Make yourself all beautiful at this gorgeous vintage evening.
* Enjoy a crafty night market.
* Meat balls are the new trend and frankly, our mouth waters at the thought of those.
* Our youth video games music will be played by a classical orchestra on Southbank - a great way to rediscover them.
* Start knitting and be part of a work of art at the Tate.
* Discover the smallest cathedral in London.
* Try those miniature games on Southbank for the biggest fun.
* Marvel at these childhood inspired posters at the London Transport Museum.
* Have mojitos and pizza aboard a double decker.
* Try urban gardening.
* Those nails of your could be masterpieces, you know.
* See London from above. Through fab drawing here. While sipping a cocktail here.
* We all have stoped at cafés just to use their free wifi. Well. now, we can go for a pint too.
* Mary Poppins might have been right about a spoonful of sugar but these days it is all about a spoonful of London honey…
Pssst:
* Be on the lookout - Terry Pratchett will stop in London to talk about his new book in October. Tickets will be on sale soon.
* Harry Potter fans will want to book those tours organised by Warner too - you will get closer to the sets.
* Is you company installing of those free hives? let us know! We’d love to write about it.
* Already dreaming of your next holidays? Have a look at www.AFerry.co.uk. This website is a fab way of finding the best ferry prices to France, Ireland and even Holland. Have a look here for ferries to France, my home country.
Scream for the Orange ice-cream van
Happy summer days, picnic in the grass, kids laughing, soap bubbles flying around, shoulders turning golden. The day would be absolutely perfect with a vanilla cone. Orange decided to help you keep your cool and will be driving their ice-cream van around London on Thursday August 25 and Friday 26, distributing refreshing goodies on the way.
Would you like it to come to your area? It is pretty easy: enter your postcode here. The more votes for your neighbourhood, the better the chances. So tell all your friends, post it on Facebook, buzz it on Twitter (just mention @OrangeTheFeed and the hashtag #keepmecool) and who knows? There might be free scoops to celebrate the long week-end ahead… If the weather is not as bright as planned, this will still add sun to your day.
On the day, connect to the website and follow the van route and stops on the live map. Ready… steady… chase!
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A postcard from London: traffic light tree
There used to be a plane there, which ironically died of pollution. It was replaced by an everlasting variety, a sculpture by the French artist Pierre Vivant. The lights change constantly, of course, underling the constant activity in Canary Wharf. Strangely hypnotising, worth the detour.
Traffic Light Tree, Heron Quays roundabout, Canary Wharf, London E14
A week-end in London: July 22-24, 2011
I am counting the days to the holidays. You know, prisonner like, crossing them out. I know they are not so far away but looking at the piles of files on my desk, it looks like the wall of China is between me and them. And so I look at London who also derives towards dreamy places. Here a hotel becomes a narrowboat (or vice-versa), close to a floating restaurant. A parking is sublimed by a classical music concert. Camping becomes urban and with a view. Even spas head toward the garden.
Are you trying to escape too? Well, I can help you make it to the week-end at least. Print this page. Thanks to Thrillist, you can have a free cocktails, a French twist the Pimm’s. Instead of the classic British aperitif, this one is made with my favourite Bordeaux alcohol, Lillet. A delight.
All re-energised to go and enjoy London!
* Learn to dance tango in Spitafields. It’s free. And romantic. And sexy.
* Movie fan? Take place on the Dalston roofs.
* Have tea in a historical house with Bea’s of Bloomsbury. We love her cupcakes.
* Just a year left before the Olympic games and London is celebrating with 1000 events.
* Discover the Brixton murals.
* There is quite a party on Whitecross street and street art will be involved too.
* Do you like Chinese shadows?
* Discover British wines at the Borough Market.
* Nike proposes free sport sessions in London parks.
* Art will make you smile on the Central Line.
* Soho celebrates short-movies until July 29. go and see them at the Curzon, the Apple Store, the Hospital Club…
* Do you have a bike? A few cafés for you this way.
* We love these new themed tours of London: fashion, foodie, art on Bond Street…
* Missing the royal wedding atmosphere? Have another dose!
Pssst: Always wanted to discover the view from the BT tower? Book here.
A week-end in London: July 15-17, 2011
A few evenings ago, inspiration was escaping me. I typed and crossed out sentences constantly – the letters of the Delete button were in danger of fading away. And so I sighed. And I thought of the artists who used to find their muse in the Green Fairy. Did that really work? If so, should I be relocating my office in this new absinth bar, between the elegant fountains and delicate spoons?
if you, on the other hand, are in search of London inspiration, I have just what you need:
* Free burritos, Thursday and Friday at Canary Wharf.
* A touch of glamour at the National Portrait Gallery.
* Chocolate? For a good cause? Well, we can’t say no, then, surely…
* Kensington Palace gets enchanted in the evening for the summer. (Click here for a few pics)
* A few steps away… the Nomad Cinema will project at Kensington gardens this week-end. Truman show, Thelma & Louise, Fargo: yes, there are some spaces left.
* Rediscover the past Olympic games in pictures. Oh, for a bird’s view of the stadium, head that way.
* Support ukuleles. In the most musical way, of course.
* Explore the plant rooms and corridors under the Royal Festival Hall.
* Wow. Chaps have their own olympiade – all gentlemen games and vintage suits.
* Another journey in the past with those amazing pics of Tower Bridge being build. Saved from the skip!
* Circus time at Southbank!
* too hot? Get a glimpse of the Arctic.
* Join the swap and share picnic for a dose of happiness, fun games and craft.
Pssst: book now to get a chance to create your own gin.
A week-end in London: July 08-11, 2011
When I’m tired, I snack. And I feel pretty tired at the moment. And so I have become addicted to pop-corn. I can’t escape it, it is everywhere!
At work, I fall for Tyrrell‘s crunchy treats (yes, yes do more than just crisps).
Before heading to a long meeting, I find energy in Meltcafe‘s wasabi ones. I hope it makes me look fiercer too.
My best reward would be Joe & Seph’s gourmet versions. My favoutite remains the caramel, macchiato and whisky.
There’s also one to put in your handbag: Wild Trail does bar ones, with pieces of apples, apricot…
Next on my list is this Shoreditch cinema‘s interesting jazz corn.
Any advice? Let me know! Meanwhile…
* A new way to recycle: fridges put together as a cinema screen.
* Celebrate Friday with a free music concert at the Scoop.
* Take a beer masterclass.
* Anish Kapoor reflects the City.
* Go and see the Spitafields Market new sculptures.
* Spring clean and declutter those shelves.
* Did you know it is mango season? Here is where to find the best ones.
* Pretend you are Mozart. Yes, in the street.
* Southbank will celebrate too, it is a whole party next week at Borough Market.
* Baranis will be joining too. There will be petanque, delicious treats and a themed cocktail.
* Maille is opening a pop-up in Spitafields. Boutique by day and underground restaurant at night. Made even bubblier by the excellent Mrs Marmite Lover.
Urban Physic Garden
London is fascinated by empty, wasted spaces. Rooftops welcome cinemas, parkings become gardens or art spaces, deserted buildings wake up for a few days or weeks through a pop-up shop or restaurant…
A different kind of recycling, when you think of it. Crazy little ideas that bring an old room alive again.
The latest in town is an urban garden, inspired by medicinal plants. A really passionate team decided to create a bubble of quietness in the city. Don’t wait too long - this is only for the summer!
Each part of the garden is themed by hopital ward and present herbs and flowers that can be used in treatments. If your phone can read QRs, just scan the codes to know more about them.
We loved the recycling ideas and twists on daily objects like saucepans for flower pots or turning a skip into a ping-pong table.
Always in the therapy-theme, pour the seeds of your choice in a transparent pill-capsule and plant it once home – the kids love it.
Feeling hungry? Stop at the mini-café, called Rambulance. You can even brunch there at the week-end. Long sharing table, free wifi. On chilly day, a camp fire is lit. Bring your marshamallows… The atmosphere is ever so friendly here and you will end up talking to strangers about gardening, homeopathy, organic products, cooking with herbs… Have a look on their program to know more about workshops.
Urban Physics Garden
100 Union Street
London
SE1 0NL
Until August 15, 2011 – Free
Come on the very last day to adopt the garden plants.
