5 November Events Worth Noting Down
Aaah, November – when Christmas seems so near yet so far. The month where it’s still not yet socially acceptable to blast out Michael Bublé in the office, but the festive adverts, house-front twinkling lights, and crumbly mince pies are all gradually starting to make their annual appearance. To get you through this state of seasonal limbo, here’s five events that are bound to keep your mind busy until it’s time to start decking the halls. From a combat exercise class with a drum and bass twist, to an evening spent exploring the concept of social prescribing, these events are not to be missed.
1. HAND-MADE + HIGH-END: Handmade Chelsea – Contemporary Craft and Design Fair
Taking place in the idyllic Chelsea Old Town Hall, Handmaid Chelsea is an annual contemporary craft and design fair that showcases the upmarket creativity and craftsmanship of some of the best international and UK-based designers. Chat with each of the designers, and browse through the plentiful jewellery, art, and home furnishings like ceramics, glassware, cushions, and furniture. The perfect place to pick up a unique Christmas gift!
When? Friday 8th November – Sunday 10th November, all day
Where? Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE, UK
2. HIGH-ENERGY HIIT: Totally Shredded – Drum and Bass Fitness!
Based at Gymbox Holborn, Totally Shredded is organised and taught by London-based personal trainer and wellbeing enthusiast Sophie Pearce. A combat-inspired HIIT workout class that will have you punching and kicking to the beat of an epic Drum and Bass playlist, this is a workout that will leave you dripping in sweat, dancing all day, and determined to take on anything. A great endorphin boost to beat those Sunday blues.
When? Sunday 10th November, 10:30 – 11:30
Where? Gymbox Holborn, 100 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6RD
3. SCIENCE OF SOCIALISING: Let’s get social – a different kind of prescription for anxiety
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Part of the ON EDGE: Living in an Age of Anxiety free exhibition at Science Gallery London, this evening will look at how social prescribing – in addition to or instead of medication – could be a beneficial way of addressing the rising prevalence of social anxiety in young people. Could prescribing arts and leisure activities that encourage social interaction and physical activity be provided to anxious people alongside – or maybe even instead of – medication? Through talks, discussions, and artist-led activities, these ideas will be explored.
When? Wednesday 27th November, 19:00 – 21:00
Where? Science Gallery London, King’s College London, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9GU
4. ALL ABOUT ART: Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair
London’s only fair dedicated to contemporary printmaking, the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair brings over 500 specialist artists and exhibitors to the impressive former cartridge factory at the Royal Arsenal, and celebrates their work. Visitors can glean an insight into the practice of printmaking at workshops led by industry experts, hear from the artists themselves about their influences, and learn tips and tricks on how to build an art collection they love without breaking the bank.
When? Thursday 7th November – Sunday 10th November, various times
Where? No. 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6ST
5. UNNWIND + SIP WINE: RESET Yoga Wine Tasting Event
A gym that places strong importance on the need for physical and mental health, in order to achieve total fitness, Mindset have put a fruity twist on RESET – a hybrid class of yoga, meditation, core strength and calisthenics. Through fluid movements, you’ll be releasing the tension that’s been stored up in your body throughout the week, as well as unwinding the mind with a gorgeous glass of red or white wine. What a combo!
When? Friday 22nd November, 18:45 – 20:15
Where? MINDSET, 1 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7NT
