New free online lessons for kids to assist parents with home learning are landing my inbox every day. A series that has caught my eyes, in particular, is the one run by The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, an initiative of the Ocean Conservation Trust. These weekly live lessons will providing a chance for children, parents and teachers to gain some of the wellbeing benefits that have…
I was thrilled to experience the new Science Museum IMAX with Laser projector and immersive sound system with BBC Earth’s documentary, Antarctica 3D, narrated by Academy Award®-nominated actor, Benedict Cumberbatch, ahead of its UK premiere. It is an absolute MUST-SEE for the whole family during the festive season and beyond. I don’t know you, but I am so ‘hungry’ for anything…
Tate Britain presents the first major survey of the work of British contemporary artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye (b.1977). Widely considered to be one of the most important figurative painters working today, Yiadom-Boakye is celebrated for her enigmatic oil paintings of human subjects who are entirely imagined by the artist. This exhibition brings together over 70 paintings spanning almost two…
Lockdown limitations are really proving a challenge for parents and carers who want to book some festive family fun in the capital this year. With so many of the usual annual attractions closed or offering limited availability, it’s great to hear of new places that the family can enjoy together.
One of those places is Bateaux London, the iconic Thames cruise experience that has this week…
We all miss going to the theatre and live events. This year the theatre comes to our homes in the form of a Sleeping Beauty Pantomime that will let us save this particularly tough Christmas. To watch this Pantomime the viewing period opens at 12am GMT on 14th December 2020 and closes 11.55pm on 3rd of January 2021. Your code will be valid for 4 days from your first viewing within this…
Life right now is not normal.
With sweeping lockdowns set to kick in throughout the United Kingdom later this week, much of the country is looking forward to the day where the lockdown will once again lift.
Whispers of a COVID-19 vaccine are circulating throughout the world, giving us hope of a new world of normalcy.
Travel and tourism have halted worldwide, as has domestic travel. Activities we…
It was great to be able to go back to the Tate Modern this week. Last time I visited the gallery was for anexclusive preview of Andy Warhol‘s exhibition, back in March before lockdown started. The latest retrospective to run between 7 OCTOBER 2020 and 21 FEBRUARY 2021 is Bruce Nauman’sfirst major exhibition in London in more than 20 years. It allows visitors to engage with…
Even during pandemic times, in London it is still possible to enjoy a meal in a beautiful surrounding at St. Katharine Docks. Central London’s only marina has recently hosted a unique on-the-water dining experience, pop-up restaurant Avalon. This was an exclusive temporary dining space adjacent to the main restaurantThe Melusine, and it was my first meal out in Central London since the…
Months of lockdown and isolation have made us appreciate the little things in life. Stand Up at The O2, acomedy show with the backdrop of the City of London on the roof of the O2 was the best way to go back to my social life.The comedian hosting this specialcomedy event series is award-winning comedian Suzi Ruffell. She is genuine, hilarious and different from most comedians out…
When the summer is here, as an Italian, the things I miss the most in London are the sunshine and Italian Gelato! Finally, I can get one of the two on tap. Badiani, one of the most famous artisan gelato producers in the world, born in 1932 in Florence, has now openedfour stores across London along with a dedicated laboratory. To celebrate my birthday in style recently, I ordered…