Calling all those who love to walk or want to walk a bit more – Walk to Work Week (26-30 April) is coming up! First of all make sure it’s in your diary, and then start getting your workplace involved. (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…)

Man in London street

If you made a living out of people not having enough time to get things done, then the idea of everyone doing less in order to remedy the situation, might not be very appealing. (more…)

book in field

When I began my career in academic libraries several years ago, I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect but I knew two things at least. Firstly, I knew that librarians don’t get to sit around reading all day and secondly, I knew that as much, if not more, time & effort would be spent in the administration of digital resources as in the traditional organisation of printed works. (more…)

Artist William Frost at the EASY EASEL!

Come and enjoy the relaxing pursuit of creating works of art.

All are welcome, you can…be a Pavement Artist…join a Collaborative Collage or watch our painters at the Easy Easels…guided by artists from the Cool, Calm, Collective, Skylark Galleries.

Yoga class courtesy of Thierry Bal

Slow down and stretch out with lunchtime yoga at Foyles. From Monday 27th April 2009 to Friday 1st May 2009, take a break in your day to release morning tension and clear your mind for the afternoon ahead.

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