Random Acts of Kindness Day: 5 tips to help spread the love in your office
Has your workplace lost the love? If the atmosphere’s been a little fraught of late, Random Acts of Kindness Day (17th February 2018), is an opportunity to reach out to your fellow workers and spread...
View Article5 reasons why Australia is the ultimate break for London’s office worker
Scuttling into the office along wind-whipped, congested streets, the call of golden beaches, sunshine and wide open spaces has an irresistible appeal at this time of year. And with two-hour flights to...
View ArticleHow office life has changed in the past 100 years
In a world where global conference calls flash onto a screen at the tap of a button, it’s hard to fathom how far office life has changed in the past 100 years. In this week’s blog post, brought to you...
View ArticleRe-connecting to Londoners at the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal
Struggling onto the tube every morning, I witness some of the worst in human behaviour. Survival of the fittest reigns supreme as several million people battle for breathing space on their way to work....
View ArticleMixing with magnificent flying machines in my lunch break
Kicking off on the 1 April, the Royal Air Force marks its 100 year anniversary with a calendar of special events and activities running until the end of November. I was lucky enough to get a first...
View ArticleA sneak preview of the roof garden at 120 Fenchurch Street
If you’re a fan of the Sky Garden, you’re going to love 120 Fenchurch Street – the City’s lush, new roof garden which opens to the public in August this year. A high-rise, outdoor oasis of...
View ArticleAn afternoon of spiritual enlightenment at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
In the frantic rush of City life, finding peace and solitude seems as likely as finding hen’s teeth on the Central Line. From the scream of ambulances to the drone of overhead planes, there’s no escape...
View ArticleAn afternoon dabbling in witchcraft in Burley
Deep in the heart of the New Forest lies a village dedicated to witchcraft. Cottages emblazoned with stealthy ladies on broomsticks brim over with crystals and spell books in the manner of Glastonbury...
View ArticleBoldly bouldering at the Arch Climbing Wall after work
With the clocks about to plunge us into semi-permanent darkness, opportunities for outdoor adventure after work are in short supply. Unable to face the prospect of re-joining the gym, bouldering...
View ArticleSanta dash shenanigans at Ruislip Lido
A flash of red and white snakes through the undergrowth as a fleet of heaving Santas thunders past in this year’s Santa Dash. Struggling to grapple with wayward beards and flouncy red tops, they brave...
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