Sunday 14 January 2024

Five things to do in London this week

With thanks to Country and Townhouse:

January 14, 2024 |

Dear,

We all are down with sober curiosity in January, but this year I’m advocating sober consumerism. Starting with The Rule of Five, a campaign headed up by our new fashion columnist Tiffanie Darke, I’m pledging to only buy five new clothing items this year. As with every change, it’s about examining your relationship with a certain habit that can engender transformation. Why do I eat biscuits in the afternoon? Because I’m scratching an itch that could be around boredom, not eating a protein packed lunch or general mindlessness. Looking something in the eye, kicking it, turning it over and picking it apart can help us reset those habits. I’m not saying it’s going to be easy but like the frenzied sugar rush that leaves you bloated and lacklustre, a shopping trolley full of clothes you don’t need is literally no good for anybody. Stop. Think. Curate. Get creative. Understand your needs, and plan accordingly. Wish me luck.

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

Great British Brands is out now!

This year, our annual mighty tome dedicated to our finest British brands is examining what it means to be human in the age of AI. Snap up your copy now.

Loose End?

Want something to watch, read, see or do but don’t know where to look? We’ve launched our new culture radar where we share what we’re loving each week… (Jamie Dornan scores highly).

Why You May Need To Up Your B Vitamins

Just as most of us are deficient in Vitamin D over the winter months (it comes from sunshine), we might also, according to the NHS, be lacking our crucial Bs, which are great for keeping our nervous system in check. Find out how to eat your way to more, naturally.

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

London’s buzziest new fitness spot is Reformcore, a reformer pilates studio from the team behind names like Barrecore and KOBOX.

Doing Veganuary or just looking for a comforting recipe for dinner? Give Bettina Campolucci Bordi’s sexy broccoli pasta a whirl.

Digital art exhibition Frameless is launching a new programme of talks, kicking off with a discussion on Impressionism. 30 January 2024

Delve into all things gut health at a talk hosted by chef Anna Boglione, taking place at Petersham Nurseries this January. 26 January 2024

Add ITV’s After The Flood to your watchlist, the six-part climate drama everyone’s talking about, starring Sophie Rundle.

WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH

The butterfly haircut is everywhere right now

Burns Night suppers to book in London

Saltburn-inspired interiors inspiration

Stranger Things season 5 is coming

COMPETITION OF THE WEEK

Win A Family Getaway At Feather Down Farms

Thinking about a family-friendly getaway? Good news: we’ve partnered with Feather Down Farms to offer you the chance to win a stay at one of their fabulous sites across the UK.