Theatre Previews
For autumn, Gary Donaldson previews some of the theatrical and dance productions which are being put on in the Barbican’s theatres over the next few months. As the combination of vaccines and public health precautions continue to increase our freedoms, the Barbican Centre has been working hard to ensure [...]
INSIGHT Exhibition Review
*** Janet Wells’ review of the Arts, Gallery and Museum scene. *** Barbican Arts Centre Isamu Noguchi in Machu Picchu, Peru 1983. Photo by Michio Noguchi, Noguchi Museum Archives. Play Equipment, Isamu Noguchi design with Shoji Sadao (architect), Sopporo Japan 1988 -2004 (cINFGM/ARS -DACS). Noguchi [...]
900 years!
St Bartholomew’s Birthday (is coming up!) 900 years of mission, ministry and music Great St Bartholomew’s is an ancient City of London parish neighbouring the Barbican with two churches: St Bartholomew the Great, the City of London’s oldest surviving church and St Bartholomew the Less, also unique in being [...]
Property Prices Stabilising
Lawrence Williams’ review of what’s happening in the Barbican’s property sales and lettings. Contrary to early predictions, the coronavirus impact on property prices virtually around the country has seen some good growth, rather than the collapse predicted by some property analysts. There is the impression, though, that prices may [...]
Oenophilia.
Barbican resident Sommelier, Erin Summers, recommends picks from the Bottle Return Scheme at Borough Wines We are all guilty of relying on supermarket wine when it’s the easy option. But it’s always worth it to try and seek out smaller wine shops and online suppliers. So my idea for [...]
Sheep Drive Today!
Southwark Bridge – 26th September 2021, 10am to 4pm AMANDA OWEN, THE YORKSHIRE SHEPHERDESS, WILL BE LEADING THE ANNUAL SHEEP DRIVE 2021! Best-selling author of four books and star of Channel 5’s “Our Yorkshire Farm”, Amanda will be swapping her 2000 acre hill farm in Swaledale, North Yorkshire, one of the most remote [...]
Free lunch anyone?
In personal finance, one of the ways you might be introduced to a financial adviser is through a personal recommendation. Your best friend, or brother-in-law perhaps, has been dealing with a very nice chap he has known for a long while and he has no hesitation in recommending the [...]
World Paella Day
At Guildhall Yard with cooking demonstrations and food stalls to tantalise your taste buds. Date: 20 Sept 2021 Venue: Guildhall Yard Address: Guildhall Yard off Gresham Street EC2V 5AE Taking place globally, World Paella day will be celebrated from the dish’s place of origin in Valencia to Guildhall Yard [...]
Opening Up
Your September issue of the magazine is winging its way over the Estate right now. I must admit that it feels dystopian to be writing about all the great articles and news we have in the magazine, given current reporting from Afghanistan, but I’m praying that there is stronger [...]
Heathwatch AGM
Meeting on Thursday 16th September between 2pm – 4pm in which they will present the annual report, accounts, overview of work from the previous year and outlining plans for the coming year. Showcasing top seven local priorities based on feedback and their own work. Core to the mission is [...]
Italian Sparkling
Wines and Much More Than Just Prosecco. We Brits have been enjoying sparkling wines for centuries. However, until the 1960's, most sparkling wine, especially Champagne, tended to be beyond the means of the general public (except for special occasions). Then much cheaper sparkling wines started to pop up in [...]
Bend & Brunch
South Place Hotel this Sunday 29th August from 11am. Includes a 45-minute yoga session at the hotel, and afterwards the yogis will make their way into the Secret Garden for a two-course brunch. Booking link here.