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What we’ve been up to… Shuffleboarding at The Little Shuffle Club

Matilda — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:17:05 +0000

Shufflewhatnow? That’s the reaction I got from my work colleagues last week when I mentioned I spent my Wednesday evening “shuffleboarding”. To the uninitiated, that’s a game that involves pushing discs around for points – and if you google the phrase, you’ll likely find pics of geriatrics holding broom-like sticks as they get their shuffle on (play on, playas!). I’d be lying if I said I completely understood all the rules during my hump day dalliance, but it was fun – and Londoners can give it a go on November 1, when The London Shuffle Club returns to The Truman Brewery.

In the meantime, you can swing by the club’s new permanent kid bro, The Little Shuffle Club on 2 Ebor Street. It’s currently the only bar in the city dedicated to table shuffleboarding – but if you’re not too hot on playing, drop by for the incredible cocktails or watch a tournament in action.

Find out more at londonshuffle.com and check pics from the Little Shuffle Club’s launch below:

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Somewhere you should go… summer parties in London: No Long Ting All Dayer + Room for Movement

Matilda — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 07:30:33 +0000

Man… July was a bit of a cruel one to me. My site got hacked plus I’ve had loads of housing drama (typical London). Like, ‘start a building petition and write to your MP’ drama. But it’s August, it’s “summer”, and I can finally see the calm after the storm. Thus, it’s time to get my social life back. As it so happens, it’s my birthday month (woop!) and personally, I’m all for celebrating as much as possible until the actual day (the 15th), so with no further adieu, here’s the first of two summer parties in London I can’t wait to check out this weekend:

No Long Ting All Dayer Part 2, Pop Brixton, August 7th (2-11pm)

I’ve wanted to hit up No Long Ting for the absolute LONGEST. It’s sort of like a block party / house party hosted by one of the capital’s finest hip-hop artists Ty and the good folks from the United 80 shop in the Market Village. I heard good things about the June event, so I’m expecting all of the best vibes.

Room4Movement, The Book Club, August 7th (7-midnight)

Fresh from killing another Jazz Re:fest at the Southbank last month, the Jazz Re:freshed crew is throwing the latest of their East London music jams this weekend. DJ Charlie Dark will be bringing the tunes, along with residents Bunny Bread, Top Rock & Adam Rock. These guys always come strong, so no doubt it’s gonna be a lively one!

Are there any summer parties in London you’re looking forward to? Let me know in the comments!

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A New Year winter day’s stroll around Holland Park

Matilda — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 09:09:46 +0000

I got up to a lot of things in 2015 – running 50k in the countryside; risking my life by swinging on oversized curtains; eating too much fried chicken and not doing enough crunches. But I really wish I took a chill pill, like taking a walk in the park. So guess what I did on the first day of the year?

The destination was Holland Park, one of those rare green spaces in West London that look a bit ‘meh’ on the outside until you wander in. W8ers don’t like everyone else to know about it for fear they’ll head here in droves, killing the good vibes and scaring away the peacocks (yea, there’s peacocks here, go figure).

Not that I would blame them (that’s heading here in droves, not scaring the peacocks). It’s rare you can find a serene space in London where exotic birds roam free and urban ramblers are expected to kick back to take in the idyllic Kyoto Garden. The garden’s beautiful benches are practically begging you to take a seat, exhale and think happy thoughts.

So, about the walk. I can’t say I’m one for strolling out here, in these streets, in the winter, on purpose, meaning it was only right I dressed for the occasion. For the sake of warmth, I went for the classic all-black (my favourite jeggings, Uniqlo; a wool blend coat, H&M; ankle boots, New Look; leather gloves, Gap). But I topped it all off with one of those winter hats everyone’s rocking these days (in this case, the Joules Toni felt trilby hat from Outdoor & Country).

Thankfully, the rain showers didn’t arrive until a few hours later – and in that time, I got my fill of peace and tranquility to get my first resolution of the year off to a lovely start.

Here’s a few more snaps I took:

Have you visited Kyoto Garden in Holland Park? Or, where do you go in London for a little peace and quiet? Leave a comment!

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Go Ape has opened in South London (SW11 to be precise)

Matilda — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 08:48:59 +0000

It was only last month that I found out that Battersea Park would be getting its very own Go Ape tree top adventure course – and I, for one, can’t wait to try it out (it’s literally on my doorstep). It’s come just in time too – the Tokyo marathon training is starting to feel a bit samey now, so maybe climbing some trees will shake things up a bit!

It opened December 10th and you can find all the details here.

The wait is almost over. Go Ape at Battersea Park opens soon! Join the adventure from 10/12 #goape #goapetribe #battersea #batterseapark #sw11 #london #visitlondon #adventure #adventuretime #skyline #uk Photo by @gdenaeyer @visitlondonofficial @goape_batterseapark

A photo posted by goapetribe (@goapetribe) on Dec 3, 2015 at 1:02am PST

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All the Art: Moniker, 1:54 and The Other Art Fair

Matilda — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:59:22 +0000

You probably already know that the mighty Frieze Art Fair kicked off on Monday – and though I’ll always have love for one of the world’s biggest shows of contemporary art, I’m usually more tempted to hit up the independent fringe gigs taking place around the same time. So here’s this weekend’s art crawl:

The Moniker Art Fair (15-18th October)

A photo posted by monikerprojects (@monikerprojects) on Sep 27, 2015 at 1:21pm PDT

It’s now in its 6th year at the Old Truman Brewery and it’s where you go to see the edgier side of contemporary art. Tickets are only £8.80 too and I love how you can pay in GBP or Bitcoin (not that I have any, but still – that’s kinda dope.). www.monikerartfair.com

The 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair (15-18th October)

A photo posted by 1:54 Contemp. African Art Fair (@154artfair) on Oct 15, 2015 at 7:49am PDT

Held at Somerset House, the 1:54 is just a 3-year-old but it keeps going from strength to strength with its collection of diverse art that spans the African continent. Tickets are £15, but it’s not often you’ll come across this level of art celebrating African craftmanship, so it’s definitely worth a look around. 1-54.com/london

The Other Art Fair (15-18th October)

A photo posted by The Other Art Fair (@theotherartfair) on Oct 13, 2015 at 4:36am PDT

This show, which turns 10 this year, also holds court at the Old Truman Brewery and focuses on the rising stars in the art world – so works are not only affordable here (starting at £50), but you could be rubbing shoulders with the Next Big Thing who’ll be worth millions one day. Get that selfie AND an autograph. www.theotherartfair.com

The featured image is Mimi Cherono Ng’ok’s ‘Untitled, (No one but you, Dakar series)’, 2014, Inkjet print on cotton rag paper, edition of 6, 120 x 120 cm, Courtesy of Fondation Donwahi. Showing at this year’s 1:54.

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Louis Vuitton Series 3 exhibition arrives in style

Matilda — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:30:53 +0000

Louis Vuitton’s Series 3 exhibition presents the brand’s Fall 2015 collection (helmed by Nicolas Ghesquière) through artistic displays and the fashion photography of legends Juergen Teller and Bruce Weber. Housed at 150 The Strand, it’s free and open to the public from 21st September until 18th October. Book your guided visit here: http://vuitton.lv/1hxkMny

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Counting down to Jazz Re:Fest

Matilda — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 19:30:43 +0000

The mighty Jazz Re:freshed crew are leaving their West London home and heading to the Southbank next Sunday (20th) for Jazz Re:fest – a free one-day celebration of the innovative, jazz-inspired music the collective has championed over the years. If you’ve ever been to their Thursday night jam at Mau Mau Bar on Portabello Road, you know this will be an incredible day of joints and jams – especially as the festival line-up includes over 45 DJs, musicians and artists including legendary hip-hopper Ty and saxaphonist/rapper Soweto Kinch. Head over to the Southbank Centre website to find out more or visit www.jazzrefreshed.com as they countdown to the big day.

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House of St Barnabas are putting on a live art festival

Matilda — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 13:16:53 +0000

Merike Estna JacketsPaintings / PaintingsJackets. Acrylic and silk paint on silk and cotton Photo by Aime Estna.

Taking place on 21-27th September, the Art Social festival will see the homeless charity/private members’ club host a week of inspiring arty activities including live art, film screenings, workshops, talks, music and a silent disco. Highlights this year include:

A 4 metre-tall, inflatable teapot in Soho Square by artist Hester Reeve (complete with teacups and biscuits)
JacketsPainting / PaintingJackets – edible and wearable art from artist Merike Estna, which audiences will be invited to eat and wear
Film screenings and performances from artists including Jeremy Deller, Laure Prouvost, Marlene Haring and Jennifer Reid
Workshops including tie-dying, Broadside Ballad-writing and fresh-flower button holing
And Mini Manifestos – a series of 20 minute pop-up lectures from speakers including co-founder of Patternity, Anna Murray, journalist Hannah Pool and founder of The Idler Academy, Tom Hodgkinson

Weekday events are free and day tickets only cost a tenner. They’re available now from www.hosb.org.uk.

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The Fresh Dressed doc arrives in East London this month

Matilda — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 00:00:18 +0000

It documents the history of hip-hop fashion and features Kanye, Diddy and Pharrell – so all roads lead to the Rio Cinema on 24th October! Full deets here.

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Somewhere you should go… Secret 7″ at Somerset House

Matilda — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:30:45 +0000

It’s been three years since Secret 7″ arrived in the capital, inviting creatives from across the globe to design record sleeves for songs by well-known musicians. But there’s more to this project than just a very cool collaboration of art forms; it’s an open brief for a collective of renowned and budding artists to let their imagination run wild with some of the biggest songs in the world as their inspiration, while it also offers a clever way for art and music lovers to lend their support to a charitable cause. The 700 sleeves are sold at the end of the exhibition, with all proceeds going to the Nordoff Robbins charity which offers musical therapy to vulnerable children and adults. And with contributors including Yoko Ono, Martin Parr and Sir Peter Blake creating their interpretation of hits by The Chemical Brothers, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Maccabees, Peter Gabriel, The Rolling Stones, St. Vincent and The Underworld this year, the £50-a-pop sleeves are well worth the investment. Check out this show before it wraps up on the 3rd of May – the sale takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, but for more information visit www.secret-7.com. Click here to check out a photogallery of our recent visit!

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