Archive: February 2009

DON’T PANIC

So says the cover of the Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.  That would be the guide in the book - not the actual book. If you know what I mean.  You might remember that Douglas Adams put this in the hands of his slightly inept hero when the world was completely obliterated (as a result of [...]

Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 is almost upon us.  This time around, the launch event this time will be a free family sports day on the South Bank (22nd February, 11am-4pm, Riverside walkway by Gabriel’s Wharf, SE1).
Winners of races and events will receive a Fairtrade chocolate medal, which should give participants that extra Rocky-esque boost.  For those [...]

Snowdrops

Taking a walk on a crisp, bright winter’s day has to be one of the pleasures of the season.  Saturday’s forecast promises a beautiful day - a great opportunity to stretch your legs (consider it a warm-up for any hot date you may have planned for later).
For a seasonal treat, you might want to stroll [...]

Phasing out phase three

Boris Johnson announced earlier this week that he would begin steps to suspend phase three of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which had been due to begin in October 2010.  The move comes as part of our Mayor’s attempts to give businesses a boost in these troubling times for the economy.
Despite all the talk of [...]