Well, it’s fair to say #organicbeauties that June is packed with wellbeing activities across the range! We wouldn’t expect less from London – it’s the start of Summer after all. Here are our top picks in wellbeing, beauty and culture. Ladies, take part!
Throughout June, BEAUTY – Midweek Facial Offer: Fancy an organic skin facial to prep skin ahead of the Summer months? June is the time! Book any of these 60 minute facials on any Tuesday or Wednesday during June and save £20 – the final price paid ranges from £50 to £60. Call 020 3075 1006 and quote Spring Facial to book now. www.beingcontent.com
Throughout June, WORLD – Behind This Wall: We’re huge fans of The Oval Space in Bethnal Green for its music venue and beautiful terrace, so we’ll be making the most of it this Summer thanks to this residency hosted by Behind This Wall. Expect live music, record fairs, Voga (that’s vogue-ing and yoga for you) classes, oyster happy hours (with £1 oysters) and even a ‘medicinal mixology’ bar. Runs til the end of September. www.behindthiswall.com
Throughout June, WORLD – Full of Spice Festival: Fancy an alternative night out? Explore Kew Gardens after dark and make the most of balmy Summer evenings! The festival explores how the journey of spices around the world since the start of the spice trade in the in the 15th Century has shaped our modern world. Look out for the ‘Full of Spice Lates’ and enjoy a botanical cocktail in the Gin Garden, where each cocktail’s spice blend tells a place-based tale in a specific geographic location. Runs until September 6th. www.kew.org
Throughout June til 31st October – London Riviera: London’s Southbank next to Tower Bridge is transformed into a ‘riviera’ all summer long, bringing together free entertainment, fresh pressed juices and delicious for from CERU Restaurant. Look out for supper clubs and weekend brunches in the sun. Fun times! www.thelondonriviera.com
6th June – 31st August, WORLD – Festival of Love: Feeling romantic? Southbank is celebrating a ‘Summer of Love’. Explore the most universal theme of all, by way of performances, music, love-themed activities, exhibitions, talks and events at London’s Southbank. Many of the events are free. www.southbankcentre.co.uk
14th June, BODY – Barre & Brunch at Ace Hotel: Two of our favourite institutions Frame and Hoi Polloi have come together to bring us special 60 minute summer classes of Frame Barre (a brilliant ballet barre and fitness fusion class) followed by a healthy brunch, on Ace Hotel’s hip rooftop space. Count us in! www.acehotel.com
15th June, BEAUTY – Tata Harper Consultations at Content (SOLD OUT): Love the Tata Harper range? Don’t miss your chance to meet its lovely founder Tata Harper in person. Join us instore on June 15th from 3pm to 5pm and receive a personalised beauty consultation from one of the world’s leading experts on organic beauty. Call us on 020 3075 1006 to book. www.beingcontent.com
16th June, MIND – Paint Vogue Art Deco! Pop Up Painting: Missing your art lessons from school and thinking you’d love to give it a shot again, just for fun? Pop Up Painting hosts ‘painting evenings’ where you can reproduce existing artwork – or simply paint to your heart’s desire. No experience needed, just an evening to unwind, paint and listen to music! Supplies provided. www.popuppainting.com
17th– 21st June, KITCHEN – London Taste Festival: The foodie festival par excellence returns in the capital. This year, look out for The Wild Kitchen –a rustic and raw food theatre showcasing back-to-basics cooking techniques, fire pit included. Natural beauties and healthy foodies Amelia Freer, Deliciously Ella and Natasha Corrett will be joining in on the fun too. www.london.tastefestivals.com
18th June, WELLBEING – Sweet Virtues Mindful Meditation with Sweaty Betty Richmond: Did someone say ‘chocolate meditation’? Yes: it’s a thing! One that we can’t wait to try as Sweet Virtues are some of our favourite raw chocolate creations, and they will be listing the benefits on mindful eating and mouth watering chocolate at Sweaty Betty. Not that we needed proof, but… see you there! www.sweetvirtues.co.uk
18th June, BODY – Bollywood Dance Class: Are you a closet Bollywood fan? This is your chance to give it a go! This Bollywood banger workshop hosted by dance innovator Jennie Jethwani at Wac Arts will have your head and hips bopping and your blood bumping. Laughter and fun guaranteed! www.antidotelondon.com
19th– 21st June, WORLD – GROW London: Feel like your outside area could do with a little makeover? No matter how big or small your garden, GROW London is an inspiring day out where you can gather inspiration on how to transform your outside space. We’re particularly excited about the ‘Bees in the City’ talk! www.growlondon.com/london/
24th June, KITCHEN – My New Roots by Sarah Britton Supper Club: The founder of blog and best-seller My New Roots (a brilliant cookbook – find out more here) is hosting a supper club featuring a decadent four course dinner. If you’ve been drooling all over her delicious recipes, now’s your time to try her food and meet the woman herself. www.theparadise.co.uk
24th June, WELLBEING – Plant Remedies for Summer at Chelsea Physics Garden: Fascinated by plants? This practical workshop will cover the propagation of wild herbs, sustainable harvesting and how home remedies can be made out of ‘weeds’; from hay fever tea to healing salves! There will be the opportunity to make some remedies yourself on the day. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
24th June, MIND – How to: Make the Transition from City Life to Self- Sufficient Rural Living: Ever fantasized about swapping the city life for rural bliss? Author Simon Dawson did just that: a former estate agent, he left the big smoke to run courses on butchery and nose-to-tail eating in his farm. Listen to his fascinating journey. www.howtoacademy.com
25th June, MIND – Frontline Club Quiz: Call yourself a culture buff and current affairs expert? Test your knowledge at this quiz – billed as one of ‘the hardest quizzes in London’ held at media hub Frontline Club. www.frontlineclub.com
26th June, WORLD – Drawing Trees and Leaves: Love a bit of en plen air? Join Mia Gubbay – an artist, illustrator on this one-day workshop where you will be focusing on perspective, shapes, repetition and rhythm and working out of the garden, glasshouse and indoor. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
26th June, WELLBEING – Julie Montagu Self-Love and Self-Esteem Yoga Workshop: The lovely healthy foodie Julie Montagu aka Flexi Foodie not only is the author of one of our must-have cookbooks, and a yoga instructor. Join Julie her for an invigorating Vinyasa flow practice that will teach you the tools to help you shift from self-doubting to self-loving. www.triyoga.co.uk
30th June, WELLBEING – Why am I so tired? Understanding Metabolism Talk: Do you feel often tired? You’re not alone – A number of factors including blood sugar management, stress and hormone balance govern how we create and utilise energy and can lead to an ‘energy crises’. Clinical Nutritionist Chris Newbold sheds some light on this subject during this talk hosted at the College of Naturopathic Medicine. If you’re interested in nutrition, save the date. www.naturopathy-uk.com
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