Congratulations to the London Wetland Centre nature reserve, which has just recruited its 200,000th member. And that member is keen wildlife photographer, Rachel Andrew. Rachel recalls many happy childhood visits to one of WWT’s other centres in Washington, Tyne and Wear. …
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25 Aug
2010
2010
Monopoly’s Go Location Unveiled on London’s South Bank
The mystery has finally been solved. Creators of Monopoly, the quintessential London board game, today unveiled the secret location of the Go square, so I went along to have a look. While Old Kent Road, Bond Street and Mayfair are …
Read more...24 Aug
2010
2010
Belgium in London: Neuhaus Chocolates
Belgium is famous for beer and chocolates. Since the developments to the Eurostar service back in 2007, the journey times between St Pancras and Brussels have been squeezed to an impressive 1 hour, 51 minutes. I made the journey myself …
Read more...24 Aug
2010
2010
Back The Bid: Cheering the FIFA Inspection Boat by Tower Bridge
Football fans and Visit London employees gathered on the banks of the Thames near Tower Bridge earlier today to show their support for the England 2018 Football World Cup Bid. After being entertained by John Farnworth, the world freestyle champion, …
Read more...24 Aug
2010
2010
Mayor of London Celebrates Two-Year Countdown to Paralympics with a Game of Boccia
The multi-talented Mayor of London Boris Johnson today turned his hand to Boccia, the uniquely Paralympic sport, in celebration of the two-year countdown to the start of the Paralympic Games. Joined by Paralympian wheelchair basketball player, Ade Adepitan, Johnson played …
Read more...23 Aug
2010
2010
Giraffe Fun Day at ZSL London Zoo. Visit London Asks: What’s Your Favourite Animal?
There was a new addition to the family of giraffes at London Zoo this weekend – but for one day only. Giddy the Giraffe, a cuddlier version of his mammalian relatives, made a special appearance at the world-famous animal park …
Read more...21 Aug
2010
2010
Photo of the Week: Red Bull X-Fighters London
Did you see the Red Bull X-Fighters at Battersea Power Station on Saturday? Here’s top stunt rider Mike Mason doing his spectacularly brilliant/crazy thing in front of those famous chimneys. If you fancy doing something different this weekend, check out …
Read more...20 Aug
2010
2010
Tanguera at Sadler’s Wells
Argentinian dance show, Tanguera is showing in London for a limited run, after selling out all over the world. Sadler’s Wells in Islington is one of London’s most prestigious dance venues and sure enough on Tuesday night the auditorium was …
Read more...20 Aug
2010
2010
What’s On In London This Weekend
Five ideas for getting out and about in London this weekend: Participate in interactive exhibition “In An Instant” by Eyebrow Productions at The Hospital Club in Seven Dials Covent Garden Enjoy a free family day out at ZSL London Zoo’s …
Read more...20 Aug
2010
2010
Video of the Week: Introducing London with Mark Ronson
This week’s Londony video comes courtesy of Transport for London, and reveal the joys of cycling in (a very sunny, quiet, rather traffic-free!) London. It features Dermot O’Leary, Edith Bowman and three other Londoners called Beth, Mohamed and Kay, along with …
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