What To Do This Weekend 27.09.23

Modern day communication changed forever when computer programmer Ray Tomlinson sent the world’s first email back in the 70s. Today, Intuit Mailchimp opens an exhibition at the Design Museum to explore the history of email and its transformational powers. The free exhibition considers how email has shaped our lives, relationships, cultures and economies over the last 50 years – and how AI will infiltrate the tech space in the future. Bring the kids for the interactive displays, then take the ‘email personality test’ to discover what kind of emailer you really are.

224-238 Kensington High Street, Kensington, W8 6AG

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Psycle Oxford Circus has created a series of Hyrox classes for those training for competitions or wanting to take fitness goals to the next level. Through a combination of endurance training, cardio and weights, classes are designed to challenge and elevate your workout through targeted movements and dynamic training. There’s also an emphasis on core stability and fostering your mental resilience to help you push yourself to the max. There are various classes throughout the week, from HIIT and abs to lean strength training. A four-class bundle costs £56, and sessions are on until the start of December. 

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Scotch brand Glenmorangie has launched a limited-edition whisky. On Thursday 28th September, guests can try the new drink at Hoxton’s Motel Studios. The pop-up space has been decked out with specially designed artwork to transport you to the far East. Guests will be guided through an immersive sensory experience before sitting down for a whisky tasting with a menu of small plates. You can also order whisky cocktails, head to the games arcade to try and win a mini bottle of Glenmorangie, and order dessert from the soufflé pancake station. DJs will also help set the vibe. Tickets cost £25pp.

406-408 Long Street, Hoxton, E2 8HG

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The British Art Fair is at Saatchi Gallery from Thursday 28th September to Sunday 1st October. Celebrating established and up-and-coming names in the art world, it offers visitors a chance to view a selection of pieces for sale, drop into exhibitions and meet the artists. Some of the UK’s best art dealers will exhibit works, including Adrian Hill, Samuel Gallery, Piano Nobile and Jonathan Clark. Once you’ve browsed the galleries, take part in one of the auctions over the weekend to help raise funds for WaterAid, then stop for drinks at Blacklion Vodka’s pop-up. Tickets start from £18.

Duke of York's HQ, King's Road, Chelsea, SW3 4RY

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The Queen’s Cup Hot Air Balloon Race – dubbed the ‘Formula One of the skies’ – returns this weekend for the first time in a decade. From Saturday 30th September to Sunday 1st October, 20 of the UK’s best hot air balloon pilots will set off from Cheltenham for a race of distance and endurance, competing for The Royal Aero Club’s prestigious 300-year-old trophy. Spectators can watch the action from various viewing spots across Gloucestershire, as well as online if you’re not local. Look out for the Audi team in an eco-balloon, led by pilot Richard Penney.

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