Chingford – Discover London’s countryside and urban heritage

London’s countryside and urban heritage.  Today Chingford is a suburb of London on the London/Essex border that sits on the edge of Epping Forest.  Epping Forrest is owned by the City of London. Originally the whole parish of Chingford lay within the ancient Forest of Essex. it comprised of three forest hamlets and was a scattered farming… More Chingford – Discover London’s countryside and urban heritage

Discover hidden heritage around Spitalfields

Bring the family on an adventure around the Spitalfields area of London. You will discover heritage hidden behind virtual eggs on Treasure Hunts In London’s Fairytale in the City treasure hunt. Spitalfields Settled by the Romans, Spitalfields was mainly fields until the French Protestant refugees called the Huguenot moved to the area 1685. They established… More Discover hidden heritage around Spitalfields

Street Art in Brixton

Explore Brixton and Discover It’s Street Art There was a time when street art was merely graffiti. Now art on the street is being commissioned by the local council. The nature of street art: spontaneous, public and mostly fleeting. Abandoned buildings can be transformed by a few sprays of paint.  The makeshift canvas, tagged by its author reveals a… More Street Art in Brixton

The International Day of Happiness – 20th March

In 2011, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution which recognised happiness as a “fundamental human goal” and called for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples”. In 2012 the UN General Assembly  decreed that the International Day of Happiness would be observed every year on 20… More The International Day of Happiness – 20th March

Too old for games?

Do you ever feel you are getting too old for games? Well don’t. There is growing evidence that accomplishing novel or challenging tasks can help the brain. And when games are played as a group, they can spark creativity, imagination, and innovation.   Our brains don’t stop growing as we age and its been revealed that the brain… More Too old for games?

New year, New You?

New Year resolutions – lose weight, get fit, drink less, etc….. At this time of year everyone is talking about New Year resolutions. Some have been using the phrase “New Year, New You”. But what makes a “new you” anyway? Possibly a slimmer, fitter you? New Year resolutions have been described as things you resolve you will… More New year, New You?