NEW YEAR, NEW ME? NO THANKS! MARKET PLACE VAUXHALL SERVES 17p PINTS FOR QUITTER’S DAY The venue will be serving pocket-friendly pints on 17th January – the day most New Year’s resolutions fail On 17th January, Market Place Vauxhall will be offering pints for just 17p to Londoners looking to break their New Year’s resolutions 17th January, otherwise known as Quitters Day, is known as the date most people abandon their resolutions Fall off the wagon in style with a delicious pint of Asahi at a pocket-friendly price – all you have to do is declare your failed resolution…
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NEW 90S COMPILATION ALBUM IN THE BATH PERSONALLY CURATED BY LUSH CO-FOUNDER MARK CONSTANTINE OUT 24TH JANUARY 2025 VIA COSMETIC WARRIORS & PROPER MUSIC Lush co-founder Mark Constantine proudly presents In the Bath, the fourth instalment of the brand’s acclaimed compilation series, following on from previous releases Self Preservation Society, Instant Replay and Life’s What You Make It. As a passionate music fan, this stunning vinyl triple album has once again been personally curated by Mark, and will be released on 24th January 2025. For those who may be unaware of Lush’s previous compilation albums collated by Mark, within them you’ll find a wide-ranging array of covers,…
Four in five parents in London say a healthy environment is equally or more important to inherit than wealth Parents say tackling climate change and biodiversity loss are as important to kids’ futures as education Two thirds of parents are concerned about the impact of climate change on children’s futures Kids’ climate anxieties include extreme weather, food shortages, and air quality Four in five parents (82%) in London say it’s equally (56%) or more (27%) important for their children to inherit environmental wealth like clean air, clean waterways, and a stable climate than financial wealth like money and property, according…
The following information comes from Bernadette Payne who says : “Although my investigation unlocks the door to Justice, it is the media who has the power to open that door…” My seventeen-year-old bi-racial son, Gabriel Issac Payne, died in a house fire in Mount Holly, NC on April 21st, 2021. Two other males were in the house with my son when the fire broke out. Both individuals made it out of the house without injuries. One of these individuals called 911 at 2am, informing the dispatcher that the house was on fire and his “friend” was passed out in the…
Cast Announced for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s National Tour of Moira Buffini’s Handbagged as part of National Theatre’s Theatre Nation Partnerships network Moira Buffini’s fly-on-the-wall comedy about Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher has been reimagined with music featuring reworkings of 80s pop classics Casting includes Emma Ernest (Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s Globe) and Morag Cross (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Palace Theatre) as Margaret Thatcher and Helen Reuben (Cabaret, English Theatre Frankfurt) and Sarah Moyle (BBC’s Doctors) as Queen Elizabeth II A reimagined revival of Moira Buffini’s comedy Handbagged will tour across England from February to May produced by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch in partnership with the National Theatre. The…
London leads the way, but Manchester and Edinburgh aren’t far behind Experts offer insight into how offices can be more accommodating to a vegan diet Source: SecretLondon Veganuary is here, and for office vegans across the UK, finding plant-based eateries in the workplace can be a struggle. A recent study by leading office furniture specialist, Furniture At Work, has revealed the top cities to survive Veganuary – perfect for those navigating lunchtimes and snack dilemmas. The study ranks cities based on the number of vegan restaurants within the area, showing office workers where to find the most plant-based options near…
It seems that health is top of the agenda for Londoners this year. According to a new survey conducted by wetland restoration charity WWT, which has a reserve in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames, three-quarters of Londoners say they want to improve their health and wellbeing in 2025. Sticking to that resolution will be easier said than done for most, however, with seven in ten admitting they’ll need some way to record their progress to keep on track. For most, walking more will play an important role in improving their health and wellbeing in the year-ahead. A third…
George at Asda has announced the launch of an exclusive, high-performance, sportswear brand Gym Locker, after a successful trial in 2024. Described as an affordable answer to high quality, contemporary athleisure for both men and women and available in sizes XS and XXL, the collection comprises of cream, mauve, and muted grey timeless pieces that are designed to be worn both in and outside of the gym. Starting from just £7, the range includes everything from accessories, comfort fit tops, oversized hoodies, and includes four styles of sculpted leggings, each designed to support every activity with exceptional durability, flexibility and…
Inspired by the real life and works of Charles Bukowski, a dramatic compilation of six short plays spanning 1950s-1970s USA Directed by Anya Viller Riverside Studios, 8 Feb – 9 March 2025 PRESS NIGHT: Wednesday 12th February, 7:45pm “Theatre done brilliantly” London Theatre 1 (on Life With A Little “L”) Inspired by the works and life of post-war American poet and novelist Charles Bukowski, Ordinary Madness digs into the depravity of urban life and American society in the 1950s-1970s. Drawing from Bukowski’s focus on working-class life and telling the stories of the “insignificant people”, through six interconnected short stories, Art Theatre London explore themes of superficial society,…
Top January Gardening Tips * Hamid Ali, Landscape Gardener and Horticulture Expert, Airtasker What are the most important garden jobs to get done in January? In January, gardening in the UK is often quieter due to the cold weather, but there are still a few key tasks to help keep your garden in good shape and prepare for spring. This time is crucial in order to uplift the garden health to tremendous growth and here are the most important jobs: Pruning: Fruit trees: Winter is a good time to prune fruit trees like apple and pear trees, particularly those that need…