It’s hard to believe that we are already into the third week of 2012. Our year is slowly taking shape. We are using the winter months to think, plan and create practical ways to bring the slow philosophy to this speedy city.  (more…)

Annalie shares her Top Tips for Beating the Recession: Who else is sick of hearing the phrase “Credit Crunch?” Still, most of us have been affected one way or another, so here are some ideas about how to get frugal whilst remaining creative… (more…)

ice painting

I am an experimental event colourist, using traditional components such as oils, acrylics and canvas, manipulating them in interesting and experimental ways. Actual movement of paint and colour interaction rather than depiction plays a major part in my creativity, with the movement being supplied through naturally occurring energy systems. (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…)

Slow Planet

What does Slow really mean?  And how can slowing down make the world a better place? These are questions that more and more people are grappling with in London and beyond. Slow Planet is the new global forum for this debate. (more…)