Since March 2011, writer and literary blogger Gemma Seltzer has been walking along the Thames and writing about it, making charts and collaborating withother artists and writers.

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Life is hard work for the modern music fan. Every day brings a blizzard of hip (or otherwise) new bands to check out. Most of them inevitably sound like worse versions of things I already own. The lure of the instant download, the Spotify playlist, the You Tube video stream and the MP3 blog, have all conspired to mean that I listen to everything and nothing – everything quickly, but nothing in any real depth. (more…)

One of our Slow Clubbers considers the first week: My name is Bridget and I am a designer-maker living in London. I have a long-standing interest in Slow, and am excited to be a part of Slow Club as a distance learner. (more…)

Grand Hall du Musée d

I’m writing this as I stand on the balcony overlooking the central hall in the Natural History Museum. Down below, scores of families and school kids are milling about, staring up in wonder at the giant dinosaur skeleton that inhabits the space. (more…)

Slow Down London has helped the Earl’s Court festival to create an event exploring the Slow Movement in our city. Hayley Cull, Ed Gillepsie and the Youth Food Movement will present talks and workshops to calm the city slicker. (more…)

Take a whole day to step back from traffic, deadlines and stress to explore the pleasures of slowing down. Join us for Slow Down London Day at Foyles, Charing Cross on 26 June.
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What happens when we stop texting, emailing and instant messaging and pick up a pen and paper? Poet Miriam Nash invites you to join her for a creative letter-writing workshop on 28 November 2009 at Foyles.

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Singer songwriter and resident Slow Down London blogger Annalie Wilson hosts an evening of acoustic music accompanied by bassist Ben Hillyard at the cosy Poetry Café in Covent Garden, this Friday 15th January 2010 at 8pm. (more…)

Art and meditation were the focus of a Contemplative Arts workshop that took place on Saturday 2nd May 2009 at the London Shambhala Meditation Centre. (more…)

A review of Wine and Words (Foyles, Charing Cross Road, London 30th April 09)

Some people say that if you don’t drink, smoke or pursue – ahem – other worldly pleasures, then you don’t live longer – it just feels longer. On the other hand, research suggests that a glass of wine a day can add five years to your life. (more…)