National waterways charity Canal & River Trust is aiming to complete its works at the Welsh Harp Brent Reservoir by the middle of April, and then allow it to re-fill with water. The Welsh Harp Brent Reservoir was built in 1835 to supply water to the Grand Union Canal. As well as being a place for sailing, watersports and walking, the reservoir is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the rich diversity of wildlife found on site, including water birds and 16 protected plant species. The reservoir works underway are required under the Reservoir Act 1975 and…
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Southside Shopping Centre has partnered with Spokesafe to open its new Cycle Hub. The Hub is designed for cyclists looking for a secure place to park their bike and will be accessible for the public to use 24/7. With 22 fully enclosed spaces for both bicycles and eBikes, the Cycle Hub provides visitors peace of mind during their visit to Wandsworth Town from as little as £1 a day, £5 a week, and £10 per month. Pieter Strömbeck, Centre Director at Southside Shopping Centre, said: “With sustainability at the forefront of everyone’s minds, we know that guests are on the lookout…
RISING COSTS FUEL MONEY WORRIES FOR LONDONERS 41% of Londoners say they are concerned their outgoings will be higher than their income over the coming months Over half (57%) of people say they are stressed about their finances With 43% of people not knowing where to turn for help, Yorkshire Building Society hopes its charity partnerships will help those who need it the most Financial worries and stresses are impacting a large proportion of people in London (57%) according to research from Yorkshire Building Society and food redistribution charity, FareShare. And despite interest rates decreasing, and wages increasing, things are…
Is it time to switch up your comms system? ~ Five reasons to switch to a unified comms system ~ In a slump with your business comms system? If you’ve found it more of a hindrance than a help this year, it might be time to upgrade. Here, Kristian Torode, director and co-founder of business broadband provider Crystaline explores Vodafone Business UC with RingCentral as an alternative solution and highlights the five major benefits it can bring to your business. Whether it’s between shareholders, employees or customers, clear communication is essential to securing sales, retaining customers and productive work. But…
For DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek fans enjoying the Easter Holidays in London, the city of Duloc will be arriving in the heart of Soho, with a fairground inspired experience to celebrate the launch of the upcoming Lush x Shrek collaboration. Open for six weeks (until 3rd May) from 11am – 6pm Monday to Saturday, this pop-up is designed to make visitors feel as though they have stepped right into a fairground far, far away. The pop-up is open for customers to get hands on with interactive games perfect for children and adults alike, with all fans of Shrek and Lush able to win Lush x Shrekproduct prizes. Shrek fairground…
Climb the medieval Clock Tower for views of St Albans Cathedral ©Cecelina Tornberg Did you know the historic Cathedral city of St Albans is home to the hot cross bun, making it the perfect place to visit at Easter. The Alban Bun, the precursor to the Hot Cross Bun originates in the city … A 14th Century Monk developed the original recipe to feed the poor on Good Friday and you can still savour the Alban Bun at the café in St Albans Cathedral, baked to the traditional recipe. Enjoy the Alban Bun at St Albans Cathedral’s café ©St Albans…
Taking place 23rd to 24th April at ExCeL London, SME XPO promises to be a transformative event, bringing together leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs under one roof to network, collaborate and grow their businesses. From dynamic networking opportunities to insightful workshops and engaging speakers’ presentations, attendees can expect an experience that will supercharge their business. Connect with the start-up and scale-up community and unlock the secrets to taking your business to the next level at SME XPO. Some of the power-packed agenda highlights include: Speed Networking Connect with 50 New Contacts in 60 Minutes! Sponsored by Dell Technologies, our ‘speed networking’…
Successful pop up marketplace The Pop-Up Club will open in West London bringing independent traders and sustainable businesses to the community meeting hotspot High street retailer The Pop-Up Club continues to champion the British high street as it opens its doors to a retail space in Livat Hammersmith. Fresh from the success and lease extension of The Pop Up Club’s other space in London Victoria the organisation is excited to bring a unique and eclectic collection of small British brands to West London. The community meeting place, located in the heart of Hammersmith and Fulham sees The Pop-Up Club welcome shoppers alongside high…
Swindon Town Garden Park – 26,750 Searches Swindon’s Town Gardens are a classic Victorian-style park right in the centre of town, which naturally form a focal part of the Wiltshire town’s local community in good weather. The secluded park feels cut off from the surrounding roads and buildings by a well designed canopy of trees. Even more importantly for blossom hunters, the cherry trees allow for a full Japanese Sakura picnic experience. Planted in a way that families and groups can sit below the canopy and enjoy. For those more interested in capturing the trees on film, the Victorian…
Whether you have albums on vinyl or spy the album covers while using Spotify, some are immediately recognisable. A recent study asked 2000 Brits to decide which album covers are the most iconic/recognisable, choosing from a curated list of over 60 albums which regularly feature in round up lists for their covers. The results showed that despite being 54 years old, the Beatles’ “Abbey Road” album cover is the most recognisable, with 48% of all respondents choosing it as artwork they could immediately recognise. Surprisingly nearly half (45%) of those aged 16-24 claimed to be able to recognise this cover, demonstrating its…