If someone told you there was a place in London where you could pick up a pair of unused patent…read moreleather Louboutin ankle boots, retail value £500, price £80 you'd say they were high - or talking about the first day of the hallowed Selfridges sale - right? If someone told you that purchasing said Louboutins was, in fact, an act of altruism, you'd doubtless think they were out of their mind. Cancer Research UK's Marylebone High Street branch is just this blessed place. The daddy of all charity shops being one that turns up such gems as heels by Miu Miu, dresses by Diane Von Furstenberg and the occasional vintage piece so sublime you'd be hard pressed to find its equivalent at the unrivaled Alfie's Antique Market.

A real little find of a charity shop! If you're looking for a mix of young, up-and-coming designer…read moreone-offs with classic second-hand top designer buys then Cancer Research UK on Marylebone High St is the place for you! As you walk in you get a real sense that this is no ordinary charity shop (for one it doesn't have the musty smell you sometimes experience when walking through the doors of a high street charity shop!). All the clothes are laundered, ironed and well presented. A good range of classic designer dresses, suit jackets, tops and skirt separates from names such as Dior, Chanel, Miu Miu and Diane Von Furstenberg. Definitely worth a visit and a good browse for when you've got time on your hands to try and buy! There's a separate rail of one-off customised designer tops by eco-couture designers reVamp. All of the garments and accessories are created from recycled stock which comes in through the shop. Very green and eco-friendly and a great way to stay up-to-the-minute aswell as highlighting the benefits of reclaimed and vintage fashion. reVamp aim to help lessen some of the environmental impact created by the fashion industry by sourcing existing materials to create new designs - not a bad philosophy at all! From floral print dresses to trinket jewellery pieces, each item has been carefully handcrafted using existing materials to transform each piece into something special and unique. Definitely worth a visit and a good browse for when you've got time on your hands to try and buy!

Just used LT today and can not recommend it more highly…read more Here's how it went: --Booked on the LT website yesterday, requesting pickup today and dropoff today. --left a suitcase of clothes at the bell desk --LT picked up the suitcase and texted us to confirm --LT cleaned and folded our clothes, wrapped them in a plastic bag, and put the bag back in our suitcase --LT delivered the suitcase back to our hotel and texted to let us know it was there We were all ready to spend a couple hours of our vacation at a local laundromat, but spent about 20 extra pounds to be able to enjoy our morning in London. Use LT, you won't be sorry.

Traveling for 3 weeks is a challenge. Instead of paying for extra luggage and trying to make things…read morework, I reached out to Laundry Today. They picked up from my Air B&B and communicated the whole process. They have day and night pick up. There's additional options like fabric softener and pretreat. Would use again! And again!

I used to go to this gym but stopped when a male friend of mine told me that one of the personal…read moretrainers informed him that male staff watch women get changed in the dressing room from the boiler room.

I am writing to you to compliment the high calibre of staff here at the YMCA. This morning a…read morefemale lifeguard (on the 7am shift), checked in on me to see if I was alright. My swimming cap was not covering my ears (which the audiologist told me to avoid getting water in them). She noticed me pulling on it in the deep end of the pool. She went above and beyond to see if she could find a spare cap for me in the back room and from reception. I do not know her name. However, I would like to give positive feedback about her. She left at 8am when changing over with Gary. I would like to give feedback about Gary who does life guarding in the pool area. I have had the pleasure of knowing him since I joined your club in April 2021. Whilst I was swimming and reached the wall at the deep end of the pool, he introduced himself to me and asked if I was OK with him keeping watch around the area, to which I replied yes. I asked him if he was a swimming instructor, as well as a life guard and he confirmed yes. My initial impression of Gary was one of a professional and friendly person who takes his job seriously and who cares about members' safety. I felt reassured and also confident that I would be in an environment with friendly staff. It is now April 2023 and I can say that my first impression of Gary remains of high esteem. I enjoy speaking to him and have observed he is well liked by other service users (as people always greet him when they arrive and leave the pool). My most memorable times at the YMCA have been when Gary, Sinead (the swimming instructor) and Warren (both of whom I have not seen in a long time), have been on shift. I can say without a doubt that their presence makes attending the YMCA even more worthwhile. They are kind hearted, enthusiastic and encouraging!

Having a rough time in London? Been chucked out of your home, homeless or just poor? Then go to the…read moreConnections at St.Martins. A day centre which offers cheap food(£1.30 for a proper dinner or fry up) showers (with towels and soap), internet access, occasional cloths, help and advice and even a TV room right in the heart of town. Situated just behind Trafalgar square with a red door its an easy place to find. Open every day of the week in the morning and even later on Tuesday and Thursdays its an invaluable resource in surviving in London. You have to register with then on your first visit but then your free to come and go as you like.

In a beautiful building overlooking The Mall and St James lies the home of British Science. For 350…read moreyears a society of esteemed scientists have been meeting to share visions and learn from one another and you can visit their prestigous address to learn from them too. So...does this society have anyone you've ever heard of? Hooke, Newton, Pepys, Wren, Darwin, Huxley, Faraday, Babbage... Basically all the minds that shaped the path our country and world have taken... the minds behind the engineers of the industrial revolution. And right now The Royal Society is funding research, meetings and outreach to shape the 21st and 22nd centuries too. You can't join without first being nominated as like one of the best scientists ever or something. But you CAN visit the society for wonderful public talks, presentations from young scientists from around the country and for historical exhibitions in the disgustingly gorgeous libary. Have a look on their website for event schedules. I know I'm a geeky scientist, but trust me... I've only ever enjoyed my visits and so will you. Last time it was a Bill Bryson talk about his books, followed by getting pissed in the ICA bar below (although that wasn't with him).

One of the hidden germs behind the Mall, beyond the highness, lies the society of science, a…read moreFellowship of the world's most eminent scientists and the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. The Kohn Centre in the Society recently hosted a talk with Douglas Melton, the Head of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. The set up matched perfectly with the event, from the reception hall exhibition to the paintings on the Centre Walls. This led me to explore the venue hires... Surprisingly such a luxurious place, with 1500 fellows including 70+ Nobel Laureates, it has a modest cost for public venue hire, esp. those with charity status, compared with those of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. Although a membership only working place, the Society opens to public with limited guided tours and a serious of interesting public lectures. These are the last days of the Exhibition: "The Royal Society: 350 Years of Science" featuring a number of treasures from the Royal Society's extensive collections of archives, rare books, artefacts, and portraits. I particularly liked the women scientists section. It is a fortune that the society offers library facilities (70,000+titles) free to public (registration required) and the reading rooms have wireless internet. Imagine one works there with full inspiration from the greatest minds :-) "To expand the frontiers of knowledge by championing the development and use of science, mathematics, engineering and medicine for the benefit of humanity and the good of the planet." (RS' Mission)

This review of for The Coffeehouse, inside the RSA…read more I was in London for work and desperately needed a quiet place to get things done (and maybe grab a decent bite), which is surprisingly hard in this part of the city where every café is jammed with tourists. I found The Coffee House online, took a chance, and I'm so glad I did! Tucked inside the Royal Society of Arts, the place has a great buzz without feeling chaotic. The vibe is welcoming, and the food is sooooo good. The staff were incredibly kind and patient, helping me navigate their (very impressive) menu and offering great suggestions. I went with the half-salad/half-sandwich combo and an Americano, and everything was delicious. The salad was the standout for me. Laptops aren't allowed in the first room by the counter, but you can take your food into the many other rooms throughout the venue and there are plenty. It's much bigger than it looks and perfect if you need space to work. Absolutely loved this spot.

The Royal Society for the Arts, not to be confused with the Royal Society, is a fantastic venue for…read moreany kind of celebration. The vaults in the basement, look amazing and work well for drinks receptions, with the function room on the ground floor serving as a more formal venue for meals. There are several other rooms that can be hired to fit a variety of events. The Royal Society of Arts also runs several of its own events including lectures and film screenings. Many of these can be attended free of charge, but occasionally there is a small fee to cover costs.

The British Council is responsible for creating dialogue abroad. They do some brilliant things,…read moreincluding getting schoolchildren working together, sending British innovation abroad (And learning from what's happening abroad and importing innovation and interesting things from abroad back to Britain.

I read 'Fitzrovia News' as 'Tower' for over thirty years,…read morebefore I was encouraged to contribute as a writer, & distributor. It is bang up to date, informative,witty, occasionally controversial... but always inclusive to locals who wish to be part of the bigger picture. Great local paper / Join / write for it too!

I recently discovered Fitzrovia News after a friend gave me a copy. I was amazed to find out it is…read morewritten entirely by volunteers and people who live in Fitzrovia. What I like about the paper is that it doesn't pull its punches yet at the same time caters for a wider variety of tastes. It's one of the few community papers that takes a firm stance on things that matter to people living in central London. The paper has interviews with local celebrities, analysis of local political issues. It's not afraid to have a go at big business. It doesn't moan about them. It attacks them! The letters' page is full of opinions about anything and everything in Fitzrovia. If you live, work in or visit Fitzrovia, it's essential reading.

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