What To Do This Weekend 07.01.21
Get Fresh Seafood Delivered To Your Door: FishWorks Hampers
This January, FishWorks will bring fresh seafood straight to your door with their new selection of hampers. Delivered daily from Devon and Cornwall, each hamper aims to bring the restaurant experience right to your table. Choose from a fruits de mer platter, a smoked salmon smoke kit, and an oyster and wine box. Kits serve four to six people and are available for nationwide delivery.
Visit GreatFood2u.co.uk
Challenge Yourself With Something New: Tour De Zwift
Looking for a change of scene? Head on a virtual tour with online training platform Zwift to set yourself a new fitness challenge. During January and February, cyclists and runners will be able to explore eight virtual worlds and compete in a number of challenges. With views of London, New York and France, it’s a great way to explore, while also improving your fitness at home. The challenges are suitable for beginners to pros, with group runs and rides available, too. Available online until 20th February.
Visit Zwift.com
Switch Off: Headspace Guide To Meditation
Need some time to reset? Reserve a couple of hours this weekend to watch the new Netflix series on meditation in collaboration with the Headspace app. This eight-episode series will teach you the basics and some techniques you can put into everyday practice, whether you’re a meditation aficionado or a complete beginner. Binge-watch the whole series (each episode is around 20 minutes long), and finish with the guided meditation at the end of the final show. Available now.
Visit Netflix.com/Headspace
Be Inspired: Ollie Ollerton: The Most Important Project Is You
To celebrate the release of his new book Battle Ready, ex-special forces soldier and star of Channel 4's hit show SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ollie Ollerton, is hosting a one-off event with Fane.co.uk. With tips on how to tap into your potential to advice on breaking bad habits, Ollie’s talk is ideal if you’re looking for some fresh motivation – whether you want to achieve a fitness goal or create a new lifestyle routine, there’s something to be learned. The show will be broadcast on Friday 8th January at 6:30pm and will be available to watch on demand for a week. Tickets cost £10.
Visit Fane.co.uk/Ollie-Ollerton
Get Your Culture Fix: Benjamin Grosvenor Live From The Barbican
Settle in for an evening of culture with a live-streamed concert from one of Britain’s youngest and most talented pianists, Benjamin Grosvenor. From Ave Maria to Chopin’s final piano sonata, Benjamin will perform a range of classical and contemporary pieces of music – there’s something for every taste. The performance starts at 8pm on Sunday 10th January and will be available to watch online for 48 hours. Tickets cost £12.50.
Visit Barbican.org.uk
Eat Well At Home: Granger & Co
Treat yourself to a special meal this weekend with Granger & Co’s takeaway and delivery service, available via their Chelsea and Notting Hill branches. Up your brunch game with their chilli-fried egg and bacon brioche bun, lime and coriander avocado on toast and vegan yogurt and berry compote, or choose from their delicious all-day menu – SLMan favourites include parmesan chicken schnitzel, prawn and chilli linguine, and softshell crab salad.
Visit GrangerAndGo.vmos
Read This Debut Novel: The Prophets By Robert Jones Jr.
This debut novel by Robert Jones Jr. follows the story of two enslaved young men on a plantation in the Deep South. When another slave becomes suspicious of their close bond, their forbidden relationship threatens to rock the plantation. This book is a harrowing, but incredibly thought-provoking read, so be sure to set some time for it aside this weekend.
Visit Waterstones.com
Get Outdoors: Kew Gardens
London might be under tight restrictions, but Kew Gardens is still open to visitors. Head outdoors solo or bring along another member of your household to explore the botanical landscapes, whether you’re after a quick stroll, or an invigorating walk. Just make sure you pre-book a time slot to secure a place. Entry costs £10.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, TW9 3JR
Visit Kew.org
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