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Valentine’s Day Events to Enjoy In London

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:01:35 +0000

Valentine’s Day is upon us once again and many loved up couples will want to enjoy a fine meal or something romantic. That’s all great but why not participate in something extra special this Valentine’s day? In this informative and interesting article we look at some Valentine’s Day events with a difference for you and your loved one to enjoy. Do something a little out of the ordinary and have an exceptional and memorable Valentine’s Day. From the London Eye romantic experience to a disco boat London being transformed into the perfect setting for a romantic dinner, we have the idea you may be looking for.

Take your love to new heights

The London Eye is an iconic feature of London that millions of tourists visit every year but have you ever considered how romantic it would be to enjoy a moonlit ride on the Eye with your loved one? For an innovative idea among Valentine’s Day events in London why not head to the London Eye where a romantic event can be had. Each couple that boards the 30 minute flight will receive chocolates and roses.

Romance in nature

How great is this among Valentine’s Day events ideas; an utterly romantic evening at the magical Kew Royal Botanical gardens. Kew gardens is offering a package for this incredible Valentine’s Day event that includes a champagne reception, a tour of the Henry Moore sculptures and a delectable dinner at the Orangery Restaurant served with unlimited drinks.

The love cruise

A great Valentine’s Day event to be immensely enjoyed could also be a romantic cruise down the river Thames taking in the city by night and enjoying a romantic dinner with your partner. Many ladies enjoy a hen party boat on these cruises but it does not mean that a romantic evening with a delicious dinner cannot also be enjoyed.

These are three of some of the Valentine’s Day events that can be enjoyed in London. It’s the quintessential day of love so whatever you do, be romantic and enjoy your partners company.

Warehouse Parties Back In Stride And Some Upcoming Events

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:52:55 +0000

Warehouse parties have become somewhat of a London clubbing legend. In the past they had bit more of a negative stigma attached to them as they were mostly utilized for the underground and illegal raves. Not anymore. The warehouse party has become a viable option for hosting an unforgettable event and party. They are large enough to host an enormous amount of people and are in an area where the problem of noise pollution and complaints are unheard of.

In the colder winter months, a city warehouse party replaces festival season and in the next few up and coming months we gear up for an array of awesome acts and DJs that are coming to a warehouse near you. Warehouse racking and other design aspects of the warehouse party just add to the experience at hand. Incredible stages are erected and the sound and lighting has room to go wild. On the 10^th of February we have DJ Pierre, arguably the man that created acid house in London. The party is being held in a secret warehouse and this is a not to be missed warehouse party in London, the venue will disclose the address closer to the time. Another exciting addition to the warehouse party list is that The End is having something of a reincarnation. Before you get excited, they are not reopening the iconic club but having a warehouse party on the 7^th of March at the Southwark Arches. It’s bound to be a superb event with all of the old favorites from The End making an appearance. The 12th Cocoon Ibiza Season has now drawn to a close but Cocoon decided a simple “Thank You” was not enough for their special friends in the UK and London. That’s why they’re bringing the full Cocoon Hero’s Ibiza experience to London as a way of saying Thanks to the people on the dance floor. They will host a warehouse party on the 10^th of March at the Great Suffolk Street Warehouse.

Although London clubber have seen some of their favorite clubs close over the past few months, these few amazing warehouse parties are sure to get the dancers moving. Keep an eye open for more warehouse parties coming your way and we hope to see you see you soon on elevated mezzanine floors in the middle of an awesome warehouse party soon.

The Holiday And Travel Show, Giving London Amazing Holiday Ideas

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:53:14 +0000

Travel is a multi million pound industry that sees adventurers and travel enthusiast alike crossing borders and experiencing different and faraway places. The holiday and travel show in London gives these travelers some amazing ideas from a Kruger safari in Southern Africa to a sailing adventure in Europe.

The holiday and travel show 2011 proved to be a success and this year Londoners and travelers in London alike have an opportunity to gather information and unusual ideas for their next adventure. This year the holiday and travel show will take place from the 2^nd to the 5^th of February in Earls Court in central London. It is dubbed the essential event for travel inspiration and for good reason. They cover nearly every geographical area spanning the globe from Europe to Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin and North America and the Middle East. The holiday and travel show offers hundreds of destination ideas presented by veteran experts and specialists. The holiday and travel show in 2011 and now again in 2012, offers a ‘meet the experts theater’ where one can meet and chat to travel personalities, celebrities and experts. The show boasts only the best in the business exhibiting their unusual travel ideas and the packages that can be taken from all across the world. A popular holiday destination that has been receiving rave reviews is South Africa. The country is booming and offers everything you may be looking for out of holiday. The city of Cape Town is the perfect mix of a city and a beach holiday and for the true African safari, Kruger National Park offers many safaris near Johannesburg, one of their main cities. Another amazing holiday destination strongly showcased at the holiday and travel show is Thailand. Not only does Thailand offer you all the ingredients of aN exotic island getaway, it is affordable too. The holiday and travel show also offers extreme adventure, tailored holidays sourced for the true adventurer, how about sledging in the North Pole?

The holiday and travel show is an avid travelers dream. Head down to it this February to get some great holiday destination ideas and start planning that once in a lifetime getaway.

For more information one can visit their website: http://www.destinationsshow.com/london/welcome/

Vintage Fashion Fair sells Glamorous Garb

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:17:07 +0000

Christmas may be a time of fashion disasters, complete with musical Santa hats and ugly jumpers, but London’s Vintage Fashion Fair will prove a welcome retreat for all those looking to escape the “silly season” of fashion. The Primrose Hill Vintage Fashion Fair is a treasure trove of classic glamour, with a rich variety of vintage pieces that would look right at home on the belt hangers and boot clips of any fashionista’s wardrobe. The fair features vintage clothing, accessories and jewellery from the 1800’s and 1900’s, making it a favourite shopping spot for anybody with a love of vintage fashion.

The Vintage Fashion Fair features is held throughout the year on selected Sundays, and November 20th marks the last Vintage Fashion Fair for 2011 – so if you’re on the lookout for a beautiful vintage outfit to wear to a Christmas or New Year party, now’s the time to do a spot of bargain hunting at the Vintage Fair. It’s also the perfect place to shop for fashionable vintage Christmas gifts. The first Vintage Fashion Fair for 2012 will only be held on January 22nd, so don’t miss this opportunity to browse for beautiful Christmas fashion items and gifts for your loved ones.

At London’s Vintage Fashion Fair, you’ll find a choice of sparkling sequined gowns and beaded handbags, with gorgeous vintage gloves, coats, shoes and jewellery to complete your look this festive season. You might also be tempted to take home a few extras to keep on your scarf hangers until after New Year…

The Vintage Fashion Fair in Primrose Hill is also home to the Nice Green Café, where you can treat yourself to some tasty homemade snacks in a beautiful vintage setting. With a few selected items from the Vintage Fashion Fair, you’ll easily be the star of every Christmas party you attend!

Three Health and Wellness Events in London

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:39:37 +0000

Whether you’re a medical professional, a fitness instructor or simply looking for some inspiration to kickstart or maintain a healthy lifestyle, the city of London will be playing host to numerous wellness events and expos in the coming months that are sure to interest you. These health and wellness events cover all aspects of the balanced and healthy lifestyle, from nutrition and exercise to psychological wellness and peace of mind.

Join the city’s leading healthcare transportation services and wellness exhibitors in October and November at any of these London health and wellness events:

The Yoga Show
The eighth annual Yoga Show is all about the wellness of body and mind; the event will feature over 200 exhibitors from yoga and pilates studios, and visitors will be treated to a selection of classes, equipment demonstrations and workshops. The popular wellness event will also include a delicious selection of vegetarian and vegan friendly meals and confectionary.

The Yoga Show will take place from 28th – 30th October at the National Hall, Olympia in London.

Mind Body Spirit Festival
This long-established health and wellness event has been a fixture on the London calendar since 1977, and has grown in popularity ever since. The workshops and exhibitions will focus on health, wellness and happiness and will feature well-known authors and speakers. The Mind Body Spirit winter wellness event takes place from 11th – 13th November at the London Royal Horticultural Halls.

Nutrition and Health Live
This unique health and wellness event is aimed at professionals in the country’s dietary health sector. You can expect to see nutritionists, dieticians, doctors, nurses and medical distributors UK flocking to this event to get involved in the latest news and networking opportunities surrounding food and wellness. The event will tackle hot topics surrounding the nation’s lifestyle and dietary habits, and panels of health experts will explore methods of positively influencing public wellness and nutrition. Nutrition and Health Live 2011 will be held at London’s Olympia Conference Centre from 4th – 5th November.

These are just a small selection of the exciting and intriguing health and wellness events coming up in London over the next few months. The coming year also has plenty of wellness expos and workshops in store to make those healthy New Year’s resolutions worthwhile!

Not Just Another Hen & Stag Do: A novel idea for a hen or stag night

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:58:54 +0000

Hen, Stag or Hag Do’s are becoming a major part of any up and coming wedding, and are demanding almost as much attention and planning as the actual nuptials itself. There are now so many different varieties on offer, from Stag weekends away, to high Teas at the Waldorf, Treasure Hunts through Bath and Hen nights in London or quad biking and paintball. Here is one more interesting and slightly different idea for a Hen, Stag or Hag Do:
London Boat trips and River Party Boat companies are offering Hen and Stag River cruises through London. For the novel Stag do or to be part of the stag weekend you are invited to go on a 4 hour river cruise through London. Complete with Poker, a professional croupier and including a full fish and chip dinner, bubbly and bar on board, it’s an evening complete with great food, manly competition and great fun.

For the ladies a great hen night party is a 4 hour river cruise complete with bubbly, girly canapés and disco dancing for all that crazy, fun dancing girls seem to do when there are no men around!

You may also choose to combine your Hen and Stag do to form a Hag night, and with your friends and family board at the great party waterfront of Richmond upon Thames, travel at a leisurely pace through Kingston all the way up to Hampton Court palace. It’s is a great idea to celebrate your Stag, Hen or Hag Do in London is style.

Family Fun Day in London

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:49:41 +0000

An absolutely fantastic activity for kids in London is a trip to The Princess Diana Memorial Playground in South Kensington. They often have fabulous evening events over the summer, lending itself a slightly bohemian air during a warm summer evening. Adults’ enjoying picnic hamper’s filled with wine and nibbles whilst the children go off exploring the gardens is safe and relaxing as all adults have to be accompanied by a child. Unaccompanied adults will be denied access.

The main feature is the huge wooden pirate ship centred in the middle of the playground. With its mast and ladders it is any child’s wonderland and will create hours of play. There is also a sensory trail, tepees’ to play hide and seek in, and a beautiful sandy beach surrounding the pirate ship. The bronze statue of Peter Pan in the gardens demands a visit, and will inspire a fabulous game of Pater Pan where the kids are Peter and the Lost Boys or Princess Tiger Lilly and the Indians, and the parents are the nasty Captain Hook and his mangy crew of pirates.

It is a fun, free, great activity for the whole family and is often used as a selling point for South Kensington estate agents looking to sell London apartments in the area. So if your free one weekend and are wondering about what to do with the kids that’s free and fun, The Princess Diana Memorial Garden is a great place to start.

London Farmer’s Market; Ealing Earns Its Place

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:26:44 +0000

On a recent visit to the Ealing Farmer’s market, I discovered that the larger London farmer’s markets are not necessarily the better ones. Situated in the heart of Ealing on Leeland road, this local farmer’s market is small and picturesque and fills up in the early morning with Refrigerated Freight trucks as exhibitors lay out their first picks of the day and freshest in produce from the nearby farms.

That’s the beautiful thing about London. It’s a metropolis and huge city in its entirety but is close enough to farms that the freshest produce can be sourced from the surrounding farms. Local farmer’s markets like the Ealing farmer’s market has everything from earth picked vegetables and fruit, top-quality beef and lamb to farm-shot rook and even squirrel. Ealing farmer’s market also offers imported and local cheeses, fresh cut flowers, fish right off the boat which is transported in a refrigerated truck to ensure optimum freshness and also speciality wines. Ealing Farmer’s market offers a large variety of produce to the discerning customer with newly baked breads and cakes lining the streets and while walking and weaving through the small stalls, the scent will draw you nearer for a closer look and even a taste. This London farmer’s market happens every Saturday for four hours while the street is closed off to traffic to create an even more enjoyable experience. Keep an eye out for the infamous Malcolm Stone’s heritage apples, which are now almost an institution, he grows everything from Egremont Russets to Peasgood Nonsuch. On the 24^th of September this local farmer’s market celebrated its 10^th anniversary and Ealing family day. Families were out if full force and enjoyed some of the vibrant celebrations and live music.

The Ealing farmer’s market is not only a beautiful London farmer’s market that you can take pleasure in due to the high stature of products on offer but it has also become a community gathering where warm greetings can be heard from across the market to fellow community members.

Olympic Stadium to host New Year’s Eve Party

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:29:52 +0000

As we all wait in anticipation for the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games, it seems that some 80 000 Londoners won’t have to wait quite as long to get first person view of the inside of the Olympic Stadium. A New Year’s Eve party is to be held by London’s Mayor Boris Johnson this New Year’s Eve and is to include an impressive fireworks display and some of the world’s best music acts. This will not just be a New Year’s Eve party to welcome in the new year, but also a celebration of the Olympics events that will be held here later in the year.

Just as plans for most other New Year’s Eve parties are already under way, so too are those for the Olympic Stadium. Construction is expected to be completed with plenty of time to spare before the opening games. The city of London has also assured the public that the New Year’s party will be properly organised and there will not be a repeat of the Millennium party which saw thousands of ticketholders forced to queue for hours. And for those who choose not to attend the event and prefer to celebrate on a river party boat, they will be able to enjoy the fireworks display equally well from the River Thames.

Some of the musical talents that may possibly be included in the New Year’s Eve party in London may include Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis.

Another reason for the party is to test the facilities before the games. The games are expected to attract some 500 000 spectators a day to the stadium and the officials need to be sure that it will be able to cope with the stress.

With so many New Year’s Eve parties to choose from and ideas including nightclubs, the Olympic Stadium show and Thames cruises London, one thing is for sure – wherever you are and whatever you do for your New Year’s Eve party, welcoming in 2012 is sure to be a grand celebration.

Notting Hill’s Pride; The Portobello Market

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:12:18 +0000

The epicentre of London has so many diverse and amazing things to do and experience. They really have catered for Londoners and tourists alike. In the upmarket and quiet suburb of Notting Hill made famous by the movie ‘Notting Hill’ starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, lies the well known Portobello market.

Portobello market is one of the most famous street markets in the world and the world’s largest antique market. It is situated on Portobello road which spans two miles long and was originally a farm, named after Puerto Bello in the Caribbean in memory of Admiral Vernon who captured the town in 1739. Many people enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Portobello market on Saturdays. North of the road is where you will find the fashion section. Old, new, designer and affordable. If you are looking for something you can wear on your body then this is the section to go to. Vibrant colours and rich textures fill the street with bargaining going on all around you. In the middle of the market is the delectable fresh food section. Locals come to purchase farm fresh fruit and vegetables transported there by a refrigerated courier ensuring the freshest quality. There are bread stalls, for an amazing morning croussant; a fish monger; a French cheese stall and an array of colourful and beautifully decorated cakes on show. Later on the Saturday some real bargains can be found as traders want to get rid of their last stock because in terms of food logistics they would rather sell the produce than have it rot. They are heard shouting “Parnd a Box, Parnd a Box”, which means, give me a pound for this box which is packed with the last of the ripe fruit and vegetables from that day. The antique section of the market is prominent and antiques from any past year can be found, especially popular collectables. There is an old, used section were hidden treasure and peculiar, beautiful things can be discovered.

The Portobello market is a shoppers dream. You may be going there with a specific thing in mind or just to wonder the market street, whatever your intention the experience will prove wonderful.