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.
Nuffield Offer
Nuffield have created a special rate for Barbican residents £85 per month with code BARRES (standard presale rate is £99 per month). Their presale suite is now open at 97 Aldersgate Street Monday -Friday 9am – 6pm. They are welcoming all residents to come down and take a look. [...]
Lights, Camera, ACTION!
Peter Savage goes on location. The Barbican Estate has always been a popular place for film-makers, not only professionals but also for the producers and directors of the future. To break the tedium of lockdown your intrepid reporter has been “behind the scenes” on location. On a damp, cold [...]
FUELLING THE CREATIVE RENEWAL
Culture Mile and Cult Vision present an in-store exhibition of newly commissioned artwork included in the Culture & Commerce: ‘Fuelling the Creative Renewal’ Report. Chaired by the Lord Mayor in partnership with the City of London Corporation and Culture Mile, the new Culture and Commerce Taskforce assembles leading figures [...]
Tech Talk
Slow Internet? Our own local IT guru, Ian Posner, gives us advice on alleviating slow internet problems. Slow internet problems are probably the most frequent reason people contact me these days. The causes of this are frequently multiple rather than single issues and can include the following: A problem [...]
Bags of Fun
Sign up to Tania Reynolds’ pilot project to turn the tap off on plastic waste into the oceans Editor’s note: My modest attempt at still life with one of Tania’s surprisingly sturdy bags Since countries across the world signed up to support the United Nations Sustainable Development [...]
LSO at the Library
This Saturday, July 31st, between 11-11.45am, Barbican Library will be hosting a performance given by a trio of London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) musicians: Naoko Keatley (violin), Anna Bastow (viola) and Jennie Brown (cello). They will be playing a mix of well-known pieces as well as some contemporary works. This [...]