Category Archives: Events

15
Dec
Events, Photos

Event: Up Helly Aa

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Alex

After the gut-rupturing feasting and surfeit of sherry that will inevitably be at the heart of our Christmas celebrations, it’ll be time to start planning our New Year’s shenanigans. For my money, one of the most interesting things you can … Continue reading →

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18
Nov
Events

A Norwegian Christmas in London

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Alex

On the first Thursday in December each year, a mighty Norwegian spruce is hoisted into place in Trafalgar Square. Given by Norway each year in thanks for Britain’s support during World War II, it’s a seasonal stunner that stands at … Continue reading →

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4
Nov
Events, Theatre

Office Party – The show that’s a party

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Dan

Depending on your point of view and your general level of ill-feeling towards your co-workers, annual work parties are either the highlight of your social calendar or your own personal vision of hell. Held at the head office of ‘Product … Continue reading →

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2
Nov
Events, Film, Museums & galleries

50 years of James Bond, 50 awesome cars

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Alex

Everybody has their favourite James Bond. I always say mine is Roger Moore. Partly because this infuriates the ‘Sean Connery is the greatest’ majority, but partly because he’s the only one who seemed to appreciate that saving the world with … Continue reading →

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19
Oct
Architecture, Art & Design, Events

Illuminating York: festival of digital arts and lighting

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Alex

York’s annual festival of digital arts and light will set this beautiful city ablaze from 26-29 October. Rediscover some of York’s most famous buildings as large-scale lighting displays are projected in hypnotic patterns around the city. There’ll also be smaller … Continue reading →

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12
Oct
Events, Food

London Cocktail Week

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Alex

This week is London Cocktail Week, a celebration of the capital’s love of hard liquor and high times. Over 200 bars have signed up as official stops on the London Cocktail Week bus tour. Simply register on the website, head … Continue reading →

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15
Sep
Events, Food

Britain’s smelliest cheese

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Alex

Consistently voted Britain’s most foul-smelling cheese, Stinking Bishop has to be whiffed to be believed. It’s been described as smelling like something between a ‘rugby club changing room’ and ‘old nappies’. I once bought some as gift and made the … Continue reading →

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26
Aug
Art & Design, Events, Film, Unusual

London International Animation Festival

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Dan

Director / Animator: Daniela Negrin Celebrating an impressive range of work from all over the world, the London International Animation Festival is back for its 8th year in a brand new home at the Barbican. This is the largest UK … Continue reading →

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11
Aug
Art & Design, Events

Lighting up the Edinburgh Fringe

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Alex

One of the most striking sights at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the blow-up light installation called Mirazozo, by the Architects of Air, a giant inflatable maze in which natural light is filtered to create jewel-like patterns and colours. … Continue reading →

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28
Jul
Events, Fashion, Food, Our videos, Shopping

Vintage at Southbank Centre

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Dan

This weekend, dust off your dancing shoes and slick your quiff because designers Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway are bringing their award winning Vintage festival to the mighty Southbank Centre in London. Held over three days, the festival celebrates art, music, … Continue reading →

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