5 Inspiring Events in London this Week
The beginning of 2020 has been quite the slog of endless storms, and winter blues, but with Pancake Day here, and the build-up to Easter on its way, it seems like Spring is finally just around the corner. This week, these wellness events are brimming with inspiring opportunities – whether that be through practicing your sketching, tuning into your breath, or listening to the insights of some leading ladies in tech. Fancy something more food-focused? Don’t worry – we’ve also got your one-stop-shop for Shrove Tuesday covered.
1. SKETCH WHILST YOU SIP: Brixton Life Drawing & Drink
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Whether you’re practically Picasso, or just a dab hand at doodling, come along to Studio b every Wednesday for the chance to draw naked people, and chat with likeminded creatives. With all drawing materials, wine, and cheese included in the price of your £15 ticket, it’s sure to be inspiring.
When? Every Tuesday, from 7:45pm – 9:30pm
Where? Studio b, 130 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RS
2. FLAT IRON FRY: Shrove Tuesday with Where the pancakes are
The experts at Where the pancakes are in Flat Iron Square are whisking up an all-day feast for Shrove Tuesday. From their restaurant and pop-up kitchens in the cosy Alpine Lodge, they will be serving up six of their iconic flavours of buttermilk and vegan pancakes, as well as marshalling an epic Pancake Race at 8pm. Whether you’re a lover of the classic lemon and sugar, or fancy something a little prestige like poached pear, the choice of toppings definitely will not disappoint.
When? Tuesday 25 February, from 7:30am – 9:30pm
Where? Flat Iron Square, 53b Southwark St, London SE1 1RU
3. IN ‘N OUT: BREATHPOD Transformational Breath™ Sessions
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Come along to Hello Love for one of the weekly BREATHPOD sessions, where Stuart Sandeman will help you optimise your physical, mental and emotional health with this personal healing technique. Free for cancer patients, these sessions will leave you feeling physically energised, and improve your circulation and immunity, whilst helping to reduce anxiety and depression, and release repressed emotions.
When? Every Wednesday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm (if it’s your first session, start time is 6:30pm)
Where? HELLO LOVE, 62–64 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4AR
4. PUTTING THE FEMME IN STEM: From Founder’s Perspective – Tech For Women, By Women
Ahead of International Women’s Day, join Women of Wearables for an inspiring panel discussion with four female founders who are building the next generation of tech products and services for women. Panelists include Sam Jackman of breast cancer aftercare start-up, Boost Innovations, Kim Palmer of confidence-boosting app, Clementine, Karen Morten of online women’s health forum, Dr Morton’s, and Elettra Bianchi Dennerlein of My Online Therapy – the UK’s first virtual psychology clinic.
When? Thursday 27 February, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Where? Club Workspace Cargo Works, 1-2 Hatfields, London, SE1 9PG
5. HEALTH + HAPPINESS: Live Well London
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At this inspiring festival, you’ll be learning first-hand how to take care of your mind and body, from the very best in wellbeing, health and fitness. Keen to make wellness accessible to all people – regardless of wealth or fitness levels – try your hand at different styles of meditation and yoga, and trial-run fitness classes led by the industry’s finest studios and most in-demand trainers.
When? Friday 28 February – Sunday 1 March, from 10:00am – 5:00pm each day
Where? Old Billingsgate, 16 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DX
