Love ABBA? Then the Super Troupers exhibition at London’s Southbank Centre may just blow your mind….

June 12, 2018

Here’s some ABBA trivia for you: Did you know that London’s Met Police declined ABBA’s request to shoot the video for ‘Super Trouper’ in Piccadilly Circus? In a ten year career, ABBA only toured for three months in total. Jim Henson’s Creature Shop created puppets of the band members. The very clever teams at the Southbank Centre and Entertainment Exhibitions … More Love ABBA? Then the Super Troupers exhibition at London’s Southbank Centre may just blow your mind….

Doctors orders this summer: First Aid Box, Herne Hill

May 7, 2018

First Aid Box (FAB) in Herne Hill – little sister to Shrub and Shutter – packs a mighty fine punch into the world of signature cocktails and food residencies. We ventured down to meet the guys last month, Chris and Dave, owners of Salts of the Earth drink consultancy opened this place following the opening … More Doctors orders this summer: First Aid Box, Herne Hill

Archie Parker a #Pawsitively Tasty Spot, Forest Hill

June 16, 2018

“‘The Weekend’ – a perfect time to kick back from the week, enjoy a spot of light activity and indulge in brunch at your favourite local spot….” I often walk Daisy, a very friendly Labrador who lives locally and we’ve decided to explore dog friendly venues in #SELondon. We enjoyed a visit to The Archie … More Archie Parker a #Pawsitively Tasty Spot, Forest Hill

‘If you make sure you’re connected, the writing’s on the wall’: Crystal Palace Festival is almost here….

June 2, 2018

Crystal Palace Festival brings Stereo MC’s, Rodney P, Polarbear and more to free park event  Acts confirmed for Crystal Palace Park on 16 June include: Stereo MC’s, Strong Asian Mothers, Rodney P & Skitz, Fowokan, Polarbear, Croydon SDA Gospel Choir and much more all being announced on the festival website at crystalpalacefestival.org.   Festival director … More ‘If you make sure you’re connected, the writing’s on the wall’: Crystal Palace Festival is almost here….

Once upon a time, there was a mystical Great North Wood….

May 30, 2018

Once upon a time, there was a mystical Great North Wood….

There once was a mystical time when south east London was covered in dense green forest.  Today, as you wander these glorious green wooded havens of south-east London, do you wonder who and what may have walked before you in the Great North Wood? … More Once upon a time, there was a mystical Great North Wood….

A new Sunday mooch: A New Market At Myatt’s Fields

May 26, 2018

There’s a new market in Myatt’s Fields.  Every Sunday the Market aims to bring quality food to local people, and celebrate South London’s finest makers and traders while also playing a big role to help sustain the local economy. Myatt’s Fields and the Loughborough Junction area is a food desert – an area with very … More A new Sunday mooch: A New Market At Myatt’s Fields