The Great Garden Bake Off, King Henry’s Walk Newington Green North London

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Rai The shiny nut

In association with the Chelsea Fringe the members of the King Henry’s Walk Garden invite one and all to their gaff for the Great Garden Bake Off. A day to celebrate plants, flowers baking and eating! From 10am-4pm there will be a variety of workshops, competitions and demonstrations for everyone it get involved with in this multi award winning community garden.

10am-12pm Junior Bakers Pizza making workshop: Who doesn’t love pizza, well why not get your little darlings involved in making their own. From dough kneading to picking fresh herbs from the garden, the kiddies will get the chance to experience every aspect of pizza making including the best part, the tasting.

There’re only 15 places available so book in advance by emailing rsvp@khwgarden.org.uk or call/text 07901 931 018

A £5 voluntary cover charge per child is suggested, however the organisers are open to haggling. Check the site for further details.

12-4pm Great Garden Bake Off Main Event: Fresh bread making demonstrations by local bakers will kick of the event, demo tickets can be bought for £3 per person, per session on the day. There will also be various stalls selling flowers, veggie plants and herbs plus bread tastings, so probably best to skip lunch.

The bake off competition, open to all, will include the following categories:

Signature Challenge: A loaf of bread made using at least 1 garden related ingredient

Technical Challenge: Chelsea Buns (bakers half dozen)

Showstopper Challenge: Cupcake war (bakers half dozen) time to get your decorating game face on. Competition rules and entry forms can be found on the website, including all the details I’ve probably missed.

Where are they: Near an adventure playground in Islington, I’m really bad with directions so here’s a handy map, the closest train stations are Canonbury & Dalston Junction, these’re roughly a 10min walk from the garden (East London Overground Line):

Buses: The 21, 30, 38, 56, 141 & 277 all stop close by.

Tube: Highnury & Islington Station is the closest tube station to the garden, but is still a 25ish min walk away, you can jump on the No 30 or 277 bus from Highbury corner to Ball’s Pond Rd which is a 5 min walk away.

Website & Email: www.khwgarden.org.uk info@khwgarden.org.uk

Tel: 020 7923 9035 / 07901 931 018

Info used from khwgarden.org.uk
Image used from chelseafringe.com
Map used from streetmap.co.uk

Get your bake on!

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UNIQLO POP-UP STORE, HOXTON EAST LONDON

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Rai The shiny nut

Uniqlo have opened a pop-up store dedicated to their UT range in the heart of the cool zone (or Hoxton). From the 19th April(yes I know it’s currently the 24th) to 27th April you’re invited to pop into The Hoxton Gallery to take a gander at the goods, have a natter with the staff and to use the new UT CAMERA app.

The brand from Japan have also teamed up with VICE to present a forte-night of Art and Musical events, the next being on Thursday 25th April which is Strictly a VIP Launch Party afraid. There are 2 more events thereafter on Friday 26th & Saturday 27th. On the Saturday theGallery will house a pop-record fair for all you vinyl loves.

If your after more details have a nosey at the site www.uniqlo.com

Opening hours:

12pm – 7pm Daily until 27th April

Address:

The Hoxton Gallery

At the Arch

9 Kingsland Road, E2 8AA

How to get there:

Buses from Liverpool St station; 242, 149, 26, 48 (the 26 & 48 stop on Hackney Road which is a 5-7min walk away)

Buses from Old st station; 243, 55, (get off the 55 on Old St or on Hackney Road, Old st is closer)

From Hoxton Station; 6 min walk along Kingsland road towards Shoreditch High St

T-shirts, gotta love ‘em

Info used from Uniqlo.com
Image used taken by Keith Haring & Jen-Michel Basquiat for Uniqlo UK

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Nightjar, City Road East London

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Rai The shiny nut

“Something special is beginning to stir in a Hoxton basement. Watch this space, but speak easy.”

The Nightjar represents all of the glamour and secrecy (sorta) of the speakeasies of the 20′s. Full of music and life, not to mention alc-e-hol, this luscious venue furnished in black leather by candle is to much fun not to visit…did I mention there was alc-e-hol.

Nightjar holds live events weekly, the next of which will be Tuesday 12th March ’13. The jazzy tunage of Dom Pipkin, a self taught blues brother from London. for more details have a nosey on barnightjar.com.

Address:

The Nightjar

129 City Road

London EC1V 1JB

020 7253 4101

info@barnightjar.com

Opening hours:

Friday & Saturday 6pm – 3am

Thursday 6pm – 2am

Sunday to Wednesday 6pm – 1am

Say hello to Fat Sam for us.

Images used from tickets.boisdale.co.uk and travelinhappiness.com

Info used from barnightjar.com

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CAKEEEEEEEEE, GREENWICH SOUTH EAST LONDON

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Rai The shiny nut

Cake, Cake, Cake, need I say more…oh OK, well here’s some info for you then.

Daisy Cakes Bake Shop opened in 2006 on Turnpin Lane by Nazan Lewis (The Cake Queen), creating all kinds of sweetie goods from Birthday and Wedding Cakes to Bespoke Cupcakes and more. Take a peek at the website for pictures of their work daisycakes.co.uk

If you’d like to order some goodies for a ‘do’ or celebration give the lovelies a call on 020 8465 5534.

OPENING HOURS: To be confirmed

ADDRESS: To be confirmed

EMAIL: nazan@daisycakes.co.uk

PHONE: 020 8465 5534

Image used from Yelp.co.uk & Daisycakes.co.uk

Don’t forget to brush your teeth when your done!

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NEW YEAR’S EVE IN LONDON 2012

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Rai The shiny nut

The end of 2012 is in sight, you’ve survived the apocalypse and are ready to party hearty but don’t know where to sack your groove thang. Below are a few suggestions encase you haven’t decided where to spend your last moments before 2013:

Looking for a laugh then COMEDY STORE is the place for you, from 8pm you can piss yourself giggling into the new year with the jokes of Curtis Walker, Imran Yusuf and other. Then dance like a mad person as the DJ takes centre stage keeping the party going into the night.

£55 per head, book tickets beforehand as you cannot buy on the night. price includes after party.

Get tickets from the booking line by calling 0844 871 7699 or at thecomedystore.co.uk

COMEDY STORE 1a Oxendon St, London SW1Y 4EE

If a night in a carpark with pumping music is more your speed then how about BEAT DIMENSION’S NYE WAREHOUSE PARTY, playing House, Disco and Techno till 6am this would seriously set your new year off with a bang.

Advanced tickets from £10-30 at residentadvisor.net

Doors open 10pm – 6am, over 18′s only, beatdimension.co.uk

Ewer St Car Park, Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0NR

Family friendly fireworks are always a nice way to usher in the new year, London continues it’s tradition of hosting a display along the South bank, but arrive early as the area tends to get quite crowded.

From Midnight. Free ,no tickets needed but arrive early as an estimated 250,000 people are expected to attend. For more info have a nosey at london.gov.uk/newyearseve.

TFL are running a free travel service on the 31st Dec from 11.45pm till 4.30am on New Years day.

London Eye South Bank, London SE1 7PB

In an nostalgic mood, no problem just head over to Harrow for a night of 1940′s Swing Dance and a spot of dinner before Big Ben does his thing at midnight.

Tickets from £75, for more information about purchasing tickets go to vistlondon.com

From 7.30pm till 1am

Harrow Art Centre, Uxbridge Rd, Hatch End, Middlesex (within Greater London) HA5 4EA

OK so you’ve already had a hard week of partying and just want to invite a few friends over for a drink instead of the hassle of arranging a night out, if that’s the route your going down then don’t forget Channel 4′s House Party, playing music for every taste the party starts from 11.50pm with DJ’s Norman Jay, Charlie Sloth and a crap load more till 6am.

Free…unless your charging people to enter your house.

There’re of course lots of other events taking place in London on New Year’s Eve, but I can’t do all the work for you now can I!

Whatever your plans remember to have fun, be safe, drink lots of water before going out (I hear that helps stop you getting too drunk too quickly, or just don’t drink too much) and have a great New Year, see you in 2013.

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Merry Christmas everyone

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Rai The shiny nut

To one & all wishing you a lovely little gossip over the festive season.

Please don’t forget to give to those who have less then the rest.

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TWILIGHT’S BACK, LEICESTER SQUARE WEST LONDON

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Rai The shiny nut

The poor crazies started to take over Leicester Square last night in anticipation of the last Twilight film, which premieres in London tonight…People going to the West End this evening YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

The fun and frolics start from 5pm, so if your not a fan I advise that you stay away from the Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Sq area.

If you’re a fan then don’t forget your costumes, camera and a picture to sign…oh and a pen!

ENJOY

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Oxford Street Marmite Christmas Lights

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Rai The shiny nut

I have to say that I’m impressed with the Oxford St christmas lights this year, digital faces and puking elves always make me smile :0)

If you want your face above Oxford St for all the lovely shoppers of the world to see, go to www.facebook.com/Marmite or click on the picture above,nice and easy.

Images used taken from http://www.facebook.com/Marmite

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Vogue Fashion Night out, around London

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Rai The shiny nut

Vogue Fashion night out is due to start any second now around London, head over to Oxford st for DJ’s and shopping offers or Westfields in Shepards Bush for a fabu catwalk show with Yasmin Le Bon and Lizzy Jagger.

You never know there maybe freebies and a cheeky glass of plonk on offer too.

Have a looky on Vogue.co.uk for a list of events for the night and an interactive map detailing each venue.

Date: September 6th 2012

Tickets: Free

Venue: Westfields, Ariel Way, London W12 7SH. And various other venues around London

Info from lcffirstmove.co.uk and vogue.co.uk
Image from champagneandstilettos.com and fashionavecpassion.com

Fabulous thing to do in London Revealed darling!

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Storm in a tea cup, Dalston East London

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Rai The shiny nut

A quirky little boutique/treat shop found on the edge of Dalston. Serving loyal fans with an array of current and vintage designer goodies for Men & Women including Comme Des Garcons, Chanel and Alexandra McQueen.

While updating your wardrobe don’t forget to have a gander at the copious amounts of rainbow coloured retro sweets decorating the counter, nothing better than liquorice humbugs and Lanvin.

For more info have a nosey at storminateacuplondon.com

Times: Mon-Tues by appointment only

Wed-Sat 11am-7pm

Sun 12pm-6pm

Address: 366 Kingland Rd

Dalston

London, E8 4DA

020 8127 5471

shop@storminateacuplondon.com

Info from storminateacuplondon.com
Image from floral-etiquette.blogspot.com

Fashiontastic place to shop in London, Revealed!

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Revealing hidden things to do in London

Unveiling the hidden back streets, shopping and entertainment of London Town

The Great Garden Bake Off, King Henry’s Walk Newington Green North London

UNIQLO POP-UP STORE, HOXTON EAST LONDON

Nightjar, City Road East London

CAKEEEEEEEEE, GREENWICH SOUTH EAST LONDON

NEW YEAR’S EVE IN LONDON 2012

Merry Christmas everyone

TWILIGHT’S BACK, LEICESTER SQUARE WEST LONDON

Oxford Street Marmite Christmas Lights

Vogue Fashion Night out, around London

Storm in a tea cup, Dalston East London

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