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- What to do for Halloween in London – 2022
We have rounded up some of the best Halloween events happening in London, whether you are looking for fancy dress parties, ghoulish escape rooms or a Halloween-themed meal, there is something for everyone. Halloween at Treehouse Indulge in the Trick or Treat Party brunch at Madera at Treehouse this Halloween! Diners can enjoy creepy contortionists and guest DJs, all to enjoy over signature smoky Mijenta tequila-based cocktails, delicious dishes and tableside tequila tastings. If an evening celebration is more your thing, get your ticket for the Haunted Treehouse’ Halloween Party. Head to The Nest in Treehouse from 7pm, where you can sip limited edition cocktails whilst dancing to the night away with spooktacular tunes from Treehouse Hotel London’s resident DJ. Date: 29th October Address: 14-15 Langham Pl, London W1B 2QS SAW: The Experience Get involved in the ultimate Halloween escape room at Saw: The Experience! Tobin Bell, the iconic star of the Saw franchise, returns to voice John Kramer, A.K.A the infamous Jigsaw, in the new immersive, narrative-driven, escape room experience. Brave enough to complete Jigsaw’s trials? You’ll be greatly rewarded in the Taproom, don’t worry we won’t ruin any surprises…. Book your tickets here – https://sawtheexperience.com/tickets Opening on October 27th Address: 1 America Square, London, EC3N 2LS Queen of Hoxton: big Phat Haunted House party Dress up in your spookiest glad rags and head over to Queen of Hoxton for the ultimate Halloween Party! Inside will be decked out with the spookiest decorations along with a Halloween cocktail menu adding some extra spookiness. DJ’s will be spinning tracks to keep you on the dance floor all night long. Address: 1 Curtain Rd, London, EC2A 3JX DNA VR’S Virtual Reality Horror Arcade Experience Survive the night at London’s first and largest virtual reality arcade DNA VR! Guests will be treated to an array of horrifying and gruesome immersive virtual experiences and escape rooms. Prepare to bring your A-Game to survive the night, you have been warned! Venues in Battersea, Camden and Hammersmith London Art Bar’s Halloween Takeover Get your creative juices flowing at the London Art Bar’s Halloween takeover, where you will have the opportunity to paint Tondelier’s iconic Scream painting whilst sipping on spooky-themed Halloween cocktails. It’s the perfect way to paint the night away! All art supplies are provided, guidance from an Artist, and a free house cocktail / mocktail. Date: 29th October Tickets can be purchased here: https://popuppainting.com/event/paint-the-scream-in-london-holborn The Book Club: Goosebumps: Hip Hop Halloween Party The Book Club are pulling out all the stops for their spooktacular Hip-Hop party! It’s one party you are not going to want to miss. Party goers will be treated to a very special lineup from Sian Anderson (1Xtra), SK Vibemaker (Rinse FM), Ruby Clarke and Smalls the DJ. Date: 29th October Address: 100-106 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4RH Zuaya Día de los Muertos is coming to Zuaya this Halloween, where guests can enjoy the flavours of Latin America with a Mexican Ghost Punch. A concoction of Mezcal Reposado and Rum Añejo gives it a smoky, rich depth and a cinnamon kick. There will be Halloween-themed dishes on the menu for diners to indulge in. Address: 35B Kensington High St, London, W8 5EB Balthazar Balthazar restaurant will be treating diners to spooky-themed cocktails and a limited-edition dessert to celebrate Halloween. On 29th October guests can indulge in a ghoulish Halloween-themed brunch, whilst enjoying live music and immersive entertainment. Dates: 28th – 31st October Address: 4-6 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HZ #halloween #halloweenparties
- London’s longest season ice rink returns to Canary Wharf this October
Running across a spectacular 18-week residency, Canary Wharf’s weather proof rink has returned bigger than ever, housed underneath a transparent roof illuminated with thousands of enchanting fairy lights. Centrally located in Canada Square Park, the space is now open to the public, running until February 25th. Amidst a magical winter wonderland, the larger than before 1,275 sqm ice rink, London’s longest running seasonal ice rink will allow skaters to enjoy time on the ice throughout Halloween, Christmas and beyond Valentine’s day. In addition, an all-new viewing platform will allow those not on the ice to still enjoy the memories, in addition to drinks and nibbles in the popular Off Piste alpine rink side bar. New to the rink will be a central on ice events platform – hosting live music & DJ nights on Wednesdays throughout the season with curling championships and Christmas festivities adding to the variety of events throughout the season. In addition, Ice Rink Canary Wharf will once again be running its coveted schools’ programme on weekday mornings, offering children from local schools the chance to try out ice skating free of charge Dates: Every day between Saturday 22nd October 2022 and Saturday 25th February 2023, except for Christmas day. The skating sessions last for fifty minutes, and ticket prices start from: Adult/Teen (13 years and over): £17.95 For children (4-12 years): £13.50 and Family (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children): £53.95 For more info. visit: www.icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk Address: Canada Square, London E14 5AB Written by Jordan Crowley Photography courtesy of Canary Wharf #canarywharf #iceskating #iceskatingrink
- The National Gallery’s Picture Perfect Christmas: A festive show for all the family
The National Gallery has announced the arrival of the ‘Picture Perfect Christmas’ Show, kicking off on 26th November through to 23 December 2022! Bringing art and theatre together, in an adventure of the secret life that lives within art, it’s going to be one magical show that the whole family can enjoy. The production, created with Boo Productions, will see Avercamp’s iconic 17th century oil painting, ‘A Winter Scene With Skaters Near A Castle’, adapted for the stage, transforming the theatre into a wintery theatrical delight. The Audience will be captivated by the story of two children Frederick and Maaike on their journey through the woodlands, meeting magical creatures, wandering through frosted landscapes and skating on glistening ice rinks. There will be singing, dancing and a lot of Christmas excitement to get you into the Christmas spirit! The National Gallery’s Muriel’s Kitchen Pop Up Café will be serving mulled wine and mince pies along with other sweet treats, to enjoy before and during the show. Dates: From 26th Nov – 23rd December 2022 Book your ticket via https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/picture-perfect-christmas Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN Photography courtesy of The National Gallery #christmas #PicturePerfectChristmas #TheNationalGallery #xmas
- ‘Big Ideas Live’ technology festival – 19th November
‘Big Ideas Live’ is a one-day technology festival that’s coming to London on 19th November from 9.30am – 6pm. After attending you’ll be able to answer the question on everyone’s lips…what does 3D-printed meat taste like(?) and a whole lot more. Beyond this, you’ll hear and experience a raft of science and future tech topics and people like the former Director of Cyber at GCHQ, Microsoft, Dr Owase Jeelani from Great Ormond Street Hospital, a former NASA astronaut, Dex Hunter-Torricke, from the Facebook Oversight Board, and Jane Poynter – co-CEO of Space Perspective and former adviser to Elon Musk. The day’s theme is ‘Who Owns the Future?’ and Tom Clarke, Sky News Science and Technology Editor, is hosting along with Sky News presenter Sarah-Jane Mee. The pair will be chairing discussions and talks on a wide range of topics, including: How can VR and AI save lives in surgery? Can sporting judgment calls be left to video-assisted referees? Can technology end the ageing process? What roles do technology and social media play in cyberwarfare? When will your brain be replaced by AI? Why are we still racing to space? What’s the future of Big Tech? Britain vs The Rest of the World Big Ideas Live’s mission is to explore the revolutionary tech changes that are happening around us and what they might mean for our future. Beyond the talks, you’ll also get to ask questions, see new NFT art, check out bomb-disposal robotic dogs, speed date in virtual reality, try on the future of fashion and taste the food of the future with 3D-printed meat. Book your ticket to ‘Big Ideas Live’ now (at Protein Studios, Shoreditch), £23 per ticket, available from skynews.com/bigideaslive Written by Paul Armstrong Photography courtesy of Sky News #bigideaslive #skynews #technology
- Coca-Cola teams up with Table Manners to host Christmas workshops
To get you in the Christmas spirit Coca-Cola has joined forces with the iconic duo behind the Table Manners podcast, Jessie and Lennie Ware, for a fun day of festive cooking, crafts, and conversation in The Coca-Cola Christmas Corner, located at The Strand. For one day only on 1st December you can join one or more of the free festive workshops on offer hosted by Jessie and Lennie! The duo will be sharing their top Christmas secrets throughout the day, you will find out what their go-to lunch nibbles are, what their favourite teatime selection is and why tablescaping can transform your dining experience. The ladies will be joined with some special guests to create these fantastic workshops. Session 1: 12:30pm – 2pm – Personalised gingerbread creations with baker Ruby Bhogal Session 2: 5:30pm – 7pm – Bauble decorating with designer Hello Marilu Session 3: 7:30pm – 9pm – Tablescaping with My Lady Garden Tickets are limited, so be quick and sign up today! To book your ticket click here. Address: 180 Corner 180 Strand, London, WC2R 1EA Written by Nyla S. Photography courtesy of Coca Cola #thestrand #christmasworkshops #jessieware #xmas #cocacola #christmascorner #xmasfestivities
- Baby and Children’s Christmas Gift Guide – 2022
Are you looking for the perfect gift for your little one or a niece, nephew or friend’s child? We’ve put together the best gifts for babies and kids of all ages, whatever their taste or whatever your budget. Wooden Building Blocks The Jumini Woodland is the perfect gift to let the little one get creative. The tub includes 50 building blocks and woodland characters, from towers to woodland scenes, there is hours of fun to be had with this wooden building block set. Suitable for age 1+ | Price: £25.99 Purchase from https://bamboobeautiful.uk Miko3 Miko 3 is an educational robot that can talk to kids to entertain and educate them in a fun way. Miko 3 allows kids to complete a variety of on-screen and off-screen activities, such as mini-games, take quizzes and much more. Miko can also teach kids about topics like animals and numbers and kids can ask Miko questions, have the robot play music and dance. Kids will have endless fun with Miko and will also be entertaining for the whole family. Price: 199.99 euros Purchase from https://eu.miko.ai/miko-3 Newborn Sleep Starter Pack from tommee tippee This is a great starter kit for a newborn, helping baby to sleep in comfort. The starter kit includes: The Original Grobag Swaddlebag – x2 – Babies sleep better in sleep bags, which helps little ones regulate their temperature while sleeping by ensuring there are no loose blankets for them to kick off. Groegg2 – The colours of the Groegg coordinate with the colour codes on the tog ratings of Grobags, helping you to easily decide which tog Grobag to dress your baby in. Breast-like Soother Night – All of the benefits of the breast-like soother but with added glow in the dark properties so that you can find it in a dark room, without disturbing baby. Price: £46.70 Purchase from www.tommeetippee.com The Block Set The Block Set provides a brilliant, practical system of solid wood blocks for building spatial, language, and problem-solving skills. Your child will enjoy endless ways to play with 20+ stage-based activities, 70 pieces and 18 shapes. The blocks come in a wooden storage box that converts into a pull car (win-win). Ages: 18 to 48+ months | Price: £80.00 Purchase from https://lovevery.co.uk Cadburys Chocolate Looking to spoil your little one with a sweet treat? Cadbury has an excellent range of chocolate gifts to bring a smile to your little ones’ face! You will find selection boxes, hampers, Santas sharing gifts and much more. Purchase from www.cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk Dottys Dungarees Dotty Dungarees sells the most adorable dungarees for babies and toddlers. You can choose from plain and denim dungarees to the colourful and patterned ones. Adjustable straps and a generous turn-up ensure they last the full year. All dungarees up to 24m have a hidden zip providing easy access for nappy changing! Prices start at £46.00 Purchase from https://dottydungarees.com Hello Bello Skincare Products These gentle and plant-based skincare products from Hello Bello are a great gift idea to keep your little one clean and protected from harsh chemicals. Shampoo & Wash – £4 Baby Oil – £4 Lotion – £4 Purchase from www.asda.com The Complete Weaning Kit This sage green weening kit is the perfect starter kit with all the must-have items for your little one as they begin to discover the wonderful taste of food. The set includes: x 2 Catch-All Bibs, x1 Suction Bowl (including Spoon & Fork Set), x1 Suction Plate and x1 My First Cutlery Set Recommended Age: 6 months + | Price: £36.00 Purchase from www.ivywildkids.co.uk Styled by Claire Bloom
- Men’s Christmas Gift Guide – 2022
Drawing a blank when it comes to knowing what to buy that special man in your life? Before you go ahead and purchase those socks and slippers STOP! Whether it’s for your boyfriend, uncle, brother or BFF, we have rounded up some of our favourite Christmas gifts to treat the special men in your life. BVLGARI – Man in Black Eau de Parfum Keep him smelling divine with a bottle of BVLGARI – Man in Black Eau de Parfum. A fragrance with notes of rum, leather and vibrant spices. It’s daring and charismatic and will look great on any bathroom shelf. Price: £101.00 for 100ML Purchase from www.theperfumeshop.com Cocktail Gift Box – Alchemist Signatures Gift a selection of the Alchemist’s most popular signature serves. The beautifully presented box includes four individual cocktails: Lightbulb Moment, Smokey Old Fashioned, Woo Lagoon and Dead Red Zombie. A perfect accompaniment is the Alchemist Cocktail Book, showcasing 100 spell-binding, crowd-pleasing cocktails. It’s a win-win as he’ll be shaking up unique and show-stopping cocktails on Christmas day, to impress you and the fussiest of guests. Price: £32.00 | Cocktail book: £14.99 Purchase from https://shop.thealchemist.uk.com Crosstown Christmas Doughnuts and Biscuit Tube Just the gift for Mr sweet tooth. This special six-pack box features two of each limited edition Christmas flavours including Black Forest Cake, Vegan Chestnut & Brown Butter, and Vegan Pear and Ginger. These delicious doughnuts will be devoured quickly (they are that good), so why not also gift a tube of sweet and scrumptious artisan Crosstown biscuits as well. Price: Christmas Six-Pack – £26.95 | Biscuit tube – £11.95 Purchase from www.crosstown.co.uk Sip Book & Gin Bottle Gift Set Gin lovers will be ecstatic with this Sipsmith gift set. The SIP: 100 Gin Cocktails book features 100 drinks to mix up, from old classics to new twists, and summer favourites to winter warmers, all using the Sipsmith award-winning London Dry Gin. With the bottle of Sipsmith gin included in this gift set, he will be able to whip up impressive cocktails as early as Christmas day. Price: £40.00 Purchase from www.sipsmith.com Assure Colour Code Knife Block & Board Set Upgrade his knife set with The Assure Colour Code Knife Block and Board Set, this space-saving set will sit nicely in the kitchen, adding colour and style. The perfect gift for any budding chef! Price: £64.50 Purchase from www.viners.co.uk For the boozy lovers Ron Santiago de Cuba 12YO This rich and woody aged rum is perfect to sip in front of the fire and warm the winter cockles. You can also personalise the bottle to give that special someone a Christmas message straight from the heart with INKD! Price: From £52.00 Purchase from www.getitinkd.com Duppy Share Spiced Rum The Duppy Share Spiced Rum is a popular choice, a blend of two year old aged rums from Jamaica and Barbados spiced with vibrant Pineapple, Kola Nut and Island spices. Duppy Share Spiced Rum is designed to pair perfectly with his favourite mixer. Price: £25 for 70cl. ABV: 37.5%. Purchase from The Duppy Share Rum 8Track Rum 8Track Rum is an easy-drinking spiced rum with positivity at its soul. Created by two friends who shared a great love of music and fine rum, 8Track is a premium quality, spiced rum, made from fine natural ingredients to create a refreshing balance of citrus and spice, it’s guaranteed to put a smile on his face. Price: £31.95 for 70cl Purchase from www.8trackrum.com Buyagift experience What do you buy the pickiest of men who seem to have it all? Why not gift an experience, allowing him to create some amazing memories. You can choose from driving experiences, cooking classes, attractions and tours, hotel stays and much more, this will be one treat they won’t forget in a hurry! Price from £25.00 Purchase from www.buyagift.co.uk Bold British Design Book For the design and interior lovers, this book contains pages of inspiration on Modern Living Spaces, and tonnes of creative interior eye candy. He’ll be itching to update his (or your) home in no time. Price: £19.94 Purchase from www.amazon.co.uk Photography by Nyla Sammons Styled by Claire Bloom #christmas #christmasgifts #mensxmasgiftguide #mensChristmasgiftguide #xmasgifts
- Women’s Christmas Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the special lady in your life, your best friend or your favourite neighbour? We have rounded up some of our favourite Christmas gifts for ladies. Myrica Muse Spoil that lucky lady in your life with the Myrica Muse Eau de Parfum, a fruity floral fragrance with hints of musk created by perfumer Emilie Bougé. The fragrance boasts an energetic burst of bayberry (aka myrica) and strawberry, beautifully combined with tangerine and pink pepper. A beautiful fragrance she will lovingly wear during the day right through into the night. Myrica Muse Eau de Parfum – £95 for 50ml or £125 for 100ml Purchase from www.millerharris.com Porcelain Arc Blue Stars Candle Pot This beautifully fragranced candle pot, decorated with stunning golden stars will sit perfectly in any home. The scent is a sensual blend of delicate bergamot and mandarin top notes, supported by a rich floral bouquet of white jasmine, magnolia, gardenia and ylang ylang. Once the candle has been burned down, the pot can be reused. Perhaps to hold your make-up brushes, a pencil pot or just for decoration. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! Price: £40.00 Purchase from www.denbypottery.com ST-GERMAIN Elderflower Liqueur Festive Gift Pack ST-GERMAIN has launched a luxury Champagne Celebration Kit in partnership with Harvey Nichols and illustrator and designer of elegant candles, Heather Evelyn. Spoil your loved one with this Sparkling Celebration luxury gift pack, which will allow them to whip up some spectacular ST-GERMAIN cocktails along with beautiful Heather Evelyn candles to create the perfect tablescape to impress their guests. Price: £75 Purchase from Harvey Nichols instore or online – https://www.harveynichols.com Red letter day Looking to buy something special for someone who seems to have it all? Red Letter Day offers a great range of gifts from hotel stays, cooking classes, spa days, afternoon tea to romantic getaways. If you want to splurge, then the one-night hotel stay, breakfast and dinner voucher is the perfect gift. Price from: £25.00 Purchase from www.redletterdays.co.uk For the boozy lovers Don Papa Rum This popular rum from the Philippines has been distilled and aged for over 7 years in American oak barrels on the island of Negros (locally referred to as Sugarlandia). This premium rum is renowned for its long, rich-textured finish and distinctive flavours of vanilla, honey and candid fruits. Price: £32.00 | Purchase from www.majestic.co.uk Personalised Tanqueray No. 10 Gin lovers will be delighted with a personalised bottle of Tanqueray No.10! This distinctive gin is crafted from the world’s finest botanicals. Strong citrus is balanced beautifully with juniper, giving it a lovely floral note. All you need to do now is think about the perfect personalised message. Price: £40.50 | Purchase from www.getitind.com Nikka days This light, easy-drinking, and ever so delicately smoked Japanese whisky balances both fruity and malted flavours. Easy enough to be sipped neat this whiskey is also a hit in a Highball or Mizuwari. Price: £35.00 | Purchase from Japan House London Walter and May Gift Box Walter & May offers a carefully curated selection of thoughtful gifts, suitable for your loved one. You can choose a ready-made gift box online or create your own to add more of a personal touch. Perfect presents for gardeners, tea drinkers, stationery lovers, wellness lovers, and those in need of spoiling. Prices start at £25.00 Purchase from www.walterandmay.co.uk Natural Cologne and Just James scents Treat your loved one with these two heavenly scents “Natural Cologne” which invigorates and uplifts with deep citrus notes and “Just James” which boasts a sweet, sophisticated blend of lavender, rosemary and eucalyptus. Choose from either a candle, diffuser oil, multi-use mist spray or all three! Price: From £19.00 Purchase from https://ethicalbedding.com Lush Christmas Candy gift box This colourful and playful tin, houses a great selection of bath, body and shower products, The bath bombs are guaranteed to create magic in the bathtub, the ideal gift for that lady in your life needing some TLC Price: £38.00 Purchase from www.lush.com Paris Artists of Montmartre A3 Print This gorgeous print is part of a series of illustrations inspired by the beautiful city of Paris. This design is of the beautiful Artist’s Market in Montmartre. The perfect gift for a Paris lover and a great addition to any wall. The artwork is a unique illustration created by Emy Lou Holmes. Price: £30.00 Purchase from https://emylouholmes.com Matcha Tea Set with Superior Grade Matcha Tea Matcha tea aficionados will adore the Matcha Tea Set from The Wasabi Company, offering everything you need to whip up the perfect matcha tea. The gift includes: Superior grade matcha tea, 40g, Bamboo whisk, Chashaku, a fine, long handled bamboo spatula, a Ceramic whisk holder and a Chawan – ceramic bowl for whisking and serving your matcha tea. Price: £49.00 Purchase from www.thewasabicompany.co.uk The OK! Monthly Beauty Box subscription Why stop at one present when you can surprise your loved one with a gift every month The OK! Beauty Boxes are the perfect way to discover and enjoy the very latest in new and much-loved beauty brands. The box will contain a minimum of five products with a value of over £80. For a gift that keeps on giving, we’d recommend surprising your loved one with this beauty subscription box. Price: £15.00 Purchase from www.okbeautybox.co.uk Photography by Nyla Sammons Styled by Claire Bloom #Christmasgiftguide #StGermain #womensChristmasgiftguide #womensxmasgiftguide
- Uncommon and Fiona Fleur to host a Wreath Making Masterclass on 7th December
Now that it’s officially 1st December, it’s certainly acceptable to book yourself into every Christmas festive workshop that takes your fancy… Uncommon flexible workspaces have teamed up with floral expert Fiona Fleur to host a wreath-making masterclass. Taking place from 6:30pm on Wednesday 7th December, the masterclass will guide guests through how to craft their own signature dried flowers wreath. Creating a wreath using dried flowers, means you can display your wreath year after year, oh and if you don’t want to wait until just the festive season to show it off, why not place it in the middle of the dining table and use it as a table showstopper, throughout the year. Guests will be creating their bespoke wreaths using a beautiful selection of dried seasonal blooms such as dried clementines, limes and chillies, pinecones, natural berries and foliage. This is going to be one festive masterclass you won’t want to miss! Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Address: Uncommon Fulham – Flexible Office Work Space 126 New Kings Road London SW6 4LZ Price: £90.00 To book your ticket via Eventbrite, click here. #christmaswreathmasterclass #festiveworkshops #uncommon #xmaswreath
- Christmas markets in Coal Drops Yard
King’s Cross marked the launch of Christmas recently with the UK debut of Fashion Santa, (otherwise known as former runway model, Paul Mason). Dressed in his signature red velvet suit, the world-renowned Christmas style icon and philanthropist unveiled an illuminated, festive alpine wonderland, complete with an interactive ski slope on Canal Side Steps and a brand-new, 47-foot alpine ski-themed tree in Coal Drops Yard. The whole area will also be hosting a changing line up of 10 amazing Christmas markets over the coming weeks until Thursday 22nd December 2022, offering unique gifts, from emerging fashion and vintage vinyl to vegan food and arts and crafts. The festive markets include the Shotengai Market on 15th-18th December on Lower Stable Street in Coal Drops Yard, featuring Japanese homeware, food, fashion and more; then every Tuesday-Sunday between 1st-22nd December the much-loved regular Christmas under the Canopy market brings its brilliant line up of London’s best artisan traders and food stalls to West Handyside Canopy. The monthly Drops Market will run from 2nd-4th December at Coal Drops Yard, with a range of extraordinary goods from emerging brands who don’t yet have a physical space in the UK. Also on 2nd-4th December is Canopy Vegan Market on West Handyside Canopy, offering a no-compromise range of vegan food, homeware and cosmetics from some of the best vegan brands in the UK. From 9th-11th December, the Mexican Christmas Market comes to Coal Drops Yard, with artisanal Mexican clothing, accessories, ornaments and craftworks from independent artists and designers. Meanwhile, on 10th December, The Crossing will host The Illustrators’ Christmas Fair with works from some of the best local independent artists, collections of unique prints, cards, zines and more. The Crafty Fox Christmas Market on 11th December will offer prints, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and homeware by emerging designers, makers and artists. Finally, Lower Stable Street’s regular weekend market will also run every week from Thursday-Sunday until 18th December 2022, offering one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts. With plenty of unique products on offer, these markets make for another extraordinary Christmas in King’s Cross. In addition, the much-loved Club Curling has returned to Coal Drops Yard, but with an après ski twist. For more information visit www.coaldropsyard.com/lower-stable-street-market Written by Lupe Castro Photography courtesy of Coal Drops Yard #christmas #christmasmarkets #CoalDropsYard #kingscross
- Festive workshops and Christmas events to attend in December
The festive season is well underway, and there’s only a few weeks left until we lock ourselves indoors to celebrate the big day. There is however, plenty of time to get out and about and enjoy some yuletide fun. Here’s a roundup of some of the most creative and fun experiences happening across London. Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru x Table Manners Supper Club on 6th December Enjoy a unique and intimate dinning experience on 6th December with a loved one at the Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru x Table Manners Supper Club, hosted by Table Manners co-host, Jessie Ware, in partnership with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®. The dishes will complement a variety of creative cocktails showcasing the seasonal produce and the vibrant flavour profile of Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru – from a sophisticated French 75 to a unique twist on a classic cocktail, a Beeswax Negroni. Unable to make 6th December? Fear not the pop-up will be open from December until mid-February 2023, Wednesday – Sunday. On the evening guests will also be able to purchase a bottle of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Premier Cru and one of the limited-edition, Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru x Table Manners Supper Club Kits (£50). The Kits, co-created with Table Manners, include everything needed to host the ultimate BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Premier Cru inspired supper party at-home. What more could you want! Price: £45pp, book tickets at www.feverup.com Address: ‘Bar Citral at Ester’ Pop-Up, Unit 89, Stables Market, Camden Uncommon and Fiona Fleur to host a Wreath Making Masterclass on 7th December Uncommon flexible workspaces have teamed up with floral expert Fiona Fleur to host a wreath-making masterclass. Taking place from 6:30pm on Wednesday 7th December, the masterclass will guide guests through how to craft their own signature dried flowers wreath. Guests will be creating their bespoke wreaths using a beautiful selection of dried seasonal blooms such as dried clementines, limes and chillies, pinecones, natural berries and foliage. This is going to be one festive masterclass you won’t want to miss! Price: £90.00, book tickets at www.eventbrite.co.uk Address: Uncommon Fulham – Flexible Office Work Space 126 New Kings Road London SW6 4LZ Bird & Blend Tea Co. festive workshops throughout December and January Bird & Blend Tea Co. are hosting three events for all you tea lovers out there! Guests can enjoy a Cocktail Tea Mixology Masterclass, Magic Potions Brewing & Tea Mixology, and Festive Cheer & Tea Tasting in their local Bird & Blend Tea Co. Interested in discovering and learning the mastery of potion making whilst mixing tea? Check out the Magic Potions Brewing & Tea Mixology masterclass, where you will enjoy the immersive step in to conjuring up shimmering, colour changing and whimsical potions…all whilst the smoke swirls, the smells take over and the senses awaken. After this masterclass, you will never view tea the same way again! Dates: 7th, 8th, 11th & 14th December ’22 and 27th January ‘23 Price: £45.00 | Book tickets at www.birdandblendtea.com Candle making at Museum of the Home on 10th December Make your table setting that extra special with personalised candles! On Saturday 10th December (10.30am or 2.30pm), WAX Atelier designers Lola Lely and Yesenia Thibault-Picazo will introduce you to the fascinating craft of traditional Candle Making, demonstrating how to use materials and equipment to make high-quality beeswax candles using the traditional ‘wax dipping’ method, as well as a candelabra. Attendees will have the opportunity to make and take home eight beeswax candles and one candelabra. It will be a beautiful additional to your Christmas table setting! Price: £50, book tickets at via https://museumofthehome.digitickets.co.uk Address: Museum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA Saint Aymes hosts a Christmas Market from 5th – 10th December Saint Aymes in Connaught Street, has been transformed into a concept space showcasing female led businesses! Customers can shop for early Christmas presents, and get to know some of the unique and interesting brands on offer. Some of the brands include Tihara Smith, Sequin Souls, Masego, Hope Macaulay, Ella Mae Statham, By Zeena and Kiani Tea. Address: Saint Aymes, 59 Connaught Street, W2 2BB Bumble hosts a festive social on 7th December Dating app, Bumble will be hosting a festive social at Trailer Happiness to share the love with mulled rum, seasonal classics and most importantly the opportunity to find a little romance. You will enjoy an evening of sipping delicious cocktails and having some fun with other singletons. Free and tickets are available via the Bumble app or the Bumble IRL website Address: Trailer Happiness, 177 Portobello Road, London W11 2DY Lush Lounge – 9th – 20th December Feeling a little overwhelmed with the festive season? Lush are here to help with the opening of The Lush Lounge on 9th – 20th December, a free and immersive space for self care and kindness in Westfield London, White City. The immersive space will feature mood-based galleries, massage and a range of free services designed for wellness. It will be a serene and inviting space from you to pause, reset and re-charge. To get the full list of offerings visit www.weare.lush.com Father Christmas at Daylesford: Marylebone – 17th December Bring your little one(s) to see Santa for a festive treat at Daylesford Marylebone farmshop, from 10am until 1pm. It will be the perfect opportunity to capture some photos of your loved one(s) with Santa and after you can also treat yourself to some festive treats at Daylesford! Price: £10.00, book tickets at www.daylesford.com #festiveworkshops #christmaswreathmasterclass #datingapp #christmas #xmas #xmasworkshops #fatherchristmas #christmasevents #xmasevents #SAINTAYMES #wreathmakingclass #bumble
- Jack Whitehall And Friends In Aid Of Diabetes Uk
Phil McIntyre Live are proud to announce that their benefit gig in aid of Diabetes UK Is being hosted by the legendary comedian and actor Jack Whitehall. Taking place on Monday 19th December, the eagerly awaited event will take place at London’s glittering Savoy Theatre. The award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and writer will be joined by an epic comedian cast, with additional host comedians to be announced over the coming weeks. Tickets are now on sale via Ticketmaster ATG Tickets | Price: £59.85 Date: Monday 19th December at 7.30pm Address: Savoy Theatre, Savoy Ct, Strand, London, WC2R 0ET Written by Jordan Crowley Photography courtesy of Jack Whitehall and Savoy #jackwhitehall #savoyhotel













