As usual there are tonnes of things to do this weekend in London town, and we’ve handpicked a few for you. Watch out for Bonfire Night, The Prohibition Party and a new, upcoming food market. Exciting, ey?
Daily edit: One for the ladies – chocolate truffle making with hunky men
1st November 2010 > Food, Ooh.com StuffIt’s not like we need much of an excuse to talk about chocolate but this is one of our favourite yet… hen party organisers take note.
Available in Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester, and London, these truffle making classes are perfectly tailored for hen parties – as while you are taken through the process of truffle making, not only can you enjoy sipping on a cocktail, but you can also enlist the help of a semi clothed handsome young man to help you with your truffle decorating.
A lover’s guide to London bonfire nights
1st November 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com StuffRemember Remember the 5th November…
Bonfire Night, a wonderful marker for the beginning of the British winter – the clocks go back and it’s time for us to nest down for the winter. Time too for those singletons out there to take advantage of the chill in the air and to find someone to snuggle up to for the Winter. And what better excuse for a date than Bonfire Night.
We were recently chatting with our friends at The Great Date Guide about the joys of bonfire nights and how romantic it can be to wrap up warm, step out on the arm of another, warm hands on spiced winter punch and hold hands while gazing starwards at the firework displays.
As the oracle on the best places to go dating in London we asked them to offer their cupids view on London Bonfire nights and the best ones to visit for a romantic evening for two.
The Great Date Guide’s top picks: > read more
Ooh.com’s London edit: things to do this weekend
28th October 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com StuffHalloween is naturally the major event of this weekend, but there are plenty of other things going on too. Check out the ski festival of the year, enjoy a gentlemen’s afternoon tea session or how about trying curry flavoured chewing gum?
Don’t miss: Freeze Festival at Battersea Power Station
26th October 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com Stuff, SportWinter arrives in London this weekend with the Freeze Festival, 29th – 31st October, at Battersea Power Station, signalling the kick off of the UK winter ski season.
One fine stay
22nd October 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com StuffAlways keen to dig out interesting thing to do, we asked our friends over at Hg2 to inform us about the latest trends, as they are always in the know. So, what’s the next big thing you ask us? The concept to remember is ‘unhotels’. Keep on reading to find out more. Over to Hg2…
Ooh Alert: Secret Cinema tickets go on sale today at 13:00
15th October 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com StuffCurrently the hottest ticket in town and the best alternative night out - The Secret Cinema has recently announced – in it’s usual furtive manner – that tickets for their next film screening this November 11th – 21st will be going on sale today at 13:00.
Though you won’t actually know what film you will be watching (or the venue) until the last minute (that’s the secret bit) - but you won’t be disappointed - recent screenings have included Laurence of Arabia at Crystal Palace, Blade Runner at Canary Wharf and Ghost Busters at the Royal Horticultural Halls.
The Big Debate – “This house believes that French cuisine is a spent force”
13th October 2010 > Food, Ooh.com StuffAs part of our coverage of the London Restaurant Festival this month, Ooh.com was invited to an event last night titled “The Big Debate.” The motion caused quite a stir in foodie circles and was enough to attract big-name debaters and fanatical foodies from all over Britain.
Proposing the motion were ex-Esquire editor Rosie Boycott and mouthy Daily Mail columnist and broadcaster, Janet Street-Porter. Against were Jonathan Meades and controversial food critic AA Gill. Needless to say, sparks flew.
Photo of the day – 12/10/10
13th October 2010 > Craft & Creative, Ooh.com Stuff
The Turbine Hall at Tate Modern has been carpeted with more than 100 million “sunflower seeds” – the latest commission in the gallery’s popular Unilever Series. Visitors will be able to walk on and touch the seeds – the brainchild of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei – which are in fact made of porcelain. Each imitation seed husk was individually handcrafted by skilled artisans and now covers 1,000 square metres of the London gallery’s Turbine Hall. The ceramic seeds were moulded, fired at soaring temperatures, hand-painted and then fired again over the course of two years.
The 53-year-old artist, who has been under state surveillance, said of the political repercussions of his latest work: “As a gesture it really encourages a lot of young people to express themselves more freely. As a nation, China has to (do that)”. Via: Telegraph
Diwali festival: Trafalgar Square 31st October
11th October 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com StuffWe were very excited when we found out about the Malaysian Night Market taking place in Trafalgar Square a few weeks back, and we’re similarly excited about the Diwali festival celebrations that will be taking place there on the 31st October.
