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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Trick or treat… It’s time for apple bobbing, pumpkins, tasty slow-cooked casseroles and sweet indulgences. Slow Food London is celebrating Halloween 2009 at the Southbank Centre with specially selected traders offering their best produce, and free demos. (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…)

It’s probably faster to shop on the internet, and probably cheaper to go to the supermarket, but down my street – The Cut, I can drink in history – my own and others. I have lived by the Cut for nearly 30 years. (more…)

To celebrate the Slow Down London Festival, award-winning British restaurant Canteen (at the Royal Festival Hall) is offering festival-goers the opportunity to enjoy a slow breakfast with a complimentary coffee or tea (see times below). (more…)

Slow Food Market by Belinda Lawley

From 1-4 May 2009, Southbank Centre Square outside the Royal Festival Hall will be home to the UK’s largest – and London’s only – monthly Slow Food Market. Over 40 stalls selected by Slow Food London will sell sustainable and traditionally prepared foods from a selection of leading artisan food producers, from the UK and beyond. (more…)

© cafe by misty (flickr)

Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water. It seems pertinent that we should find a connection between the tea drinking and slowing down. The tea break is the perfect way to disguise the need to stop.

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Slow Food Market by Belinda Lawley

From 1-4 May 2009, Southbank Centre Square outside the Royal Festival Hall will be home to the UK’s largest – and London’s only – monthly Slow Food Market. Over 40 stalls selected by Slow Food London will sell sustainable and traditionally prepared foods from a selection of leading artisan food producers, from the UK and beyond. (more…)

Harry Eyres

Great wines inspired ancient poets, emperors and philosophers. So was the wine, and the poetry, better then or now? (more…)