Culture and Brand expert Nick Ede’s 5 things to try before the end of January.
If you are like me and feel this month has been dragging on then don’t worry we only have a few more days to go and lots of things to look forward to but in the meantime here are my things that you can do prior to Feb.
Have a Juice
I love juice and the guys at Juiced and Squeezed have the best fresh drinks delivered straight to your door so there is no excuse not to have your five a day. The delicious cold-pressed juices use a hydraulic press to extract the juice from a variety of fruits and vegetables. This method keeps more vitamins and minerals resulting in a healthier you! The Ginger Shots really give you a spring in your step!
Donate our instruments
The iconic Ronnie Scott’s will be opening its doors again for the annual all-day Musical Instrument Amnesty on 28th January. Collecting the city’s disused instruments, all musical instruments can be donated, and the more the better!
Those donating will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with stars and celebrities that have graced the Ronnie’s stage, learn more about the project, and the impact their donation will make. Ronnie Scott’s Charitable Foundation has partnered with charities Music For All and Sistema England, to ensure that instruments donated find the best new homes across the UK and overseas with limited access to musical education.
A highlight from previous years includes a white violin donated by Sam Smith from their iconic 2015 Brit performance of ‘Lay Me Down’.
Walk your dog
The end of January signifies the end of Walk Your Dog month – an initiative encouraging more people to explore their local area with their best friend.
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (uberboatbythamesclipper.com) is leading the way this Walk Your Dog! month by ferrying you and your furry friends to London’s p-awesome riverside parks.
Take London’s leading River Bus service to dispel the January blues and enjoy the peace of nature whilst exploring the capital’s parks with your best friend. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers offers a comfortable way to travel through London, with easy ramp access and all pups are welcome on board!
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers vessels have a cosy indoor cabin, most with a licensed café bar, while outdoor back decks provide panoramic views of London. Regular River Bus services operate across 24 piers in the capital, all the way from Putney in the west to Barking Riverside in the east, with several key central London piers. Here are just a few of the amazing parks you’ll be able to visit…
Battersea Park
Disembark at Battersea Power Station Pier to visit the pooch paradise that is Battersea Park. With 200 acres of open green space, floral gardens and a boating lake, there is plenty of space for your dog to frolic, and enough smells to please your pup for dog years. Not only is the park incredibly dog-friendly, but so is the Pear Tree Café, making it the perfect place to pop for a spot of lunch.
Greenwich Park
Take a short stroll from Greenwich Pier to the gorgeous Greenwich Park, offering some of the city’s most spectacular vistas of Canary Wharf and the City. One of London’s largest Royal Parks, Greenwich Park offers a wide range of facilities and is another dog-friendly paradise! Want your Frenchie to collar a canine companion? Well, if you have a French Bulldog, there is a meetup by the Observatory at 10 am on the last Sunday of every month. You’ll be sure to have a ball!
Surrey Docks Farm
Just on from the Isle of Dogs is Greenland (Surrey Quays) Pier. Alight here to find Surrey Docks Farm, a city farm with donkeys, pigs ponies, and many more lovely animals – all welcome to you and your well-behaved woofer! To go off-leash, mosey on over to the hidden gems of the Russia Dock Woodland and Stave Hill Ecological Park, or meander along the Thames Path, or the Surrey and Greenland Dock to enjoy the fresh air.
With a Family River Roamer, kids up to 15 go free! Travel unlimited throughout the day with this hop-on, hop-off ticket. An All Zones Family River Roamer costs just £37.80 online and is valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children. A Family River Roamer ticket can be purchased online, on the Thames Clippers Tickets and Uber apps and at piers
See a Movie
There are some fabulous blockbuster films out there and also all the Oscar contenders too so why not pop to the cinema with Groupon and take some friends keep warm and watch a movie
Have a workout
There is a fabulous new gym in the heart of London in Kings Cross called Amica 365 this next-level workout experience is designed to make you the fittest and most well-rounded athlete possible. The team design the programmes so your training is structured giving you guaranteed success as you go.
Classes at AMICA365 incorporate three workouts per session covering a range of skills including weightlifting, gymnastics and conditioning. Each class lasts for 60 minutes and is guided by our experienced coaches.
