Diagonal exterior of SJSS (detail), courtesy of John Donat

As part of the St John’s Thursday Lunchtime Concert Series, the Worshipful Company of Musicians award winner Samantha Ward (piano) performs works by Beethoven and Brahms.

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Metropolitan Walkers on a London bridge

As part of the series of ‘slow down’ walks during the 2009 Festival, join the Metropolitan Walkers for a 3 mile stroll along the Thames Path, ending at a pub near Borough tube station. We’ll enjoy views of some of London’s most famous landmarks. (more…)

A gallery talk on the theme of Scenes of nature in Japanese art, given by Rosina Buckland. Admission is free so just drop in. Talks in this week-long Slow Down London series last 45 minutes and are suitable for all levels of knowledge.
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Harry Eyres

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

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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SJSS interior

Dulwich College Madrigal Choir & Symphony Orchestra perform works by G. Gabrieli, R. Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Chopin and Wagner. (more…)

Victorian galleries: Images @ Colin Streater

Take time out from your hectic schedule, drop by the NPG and stroll through the Galleries with artists and historians. Meet old friends and encounter new ones along the way. 

All NPG tours offer the chance to linger, contemplate and reflect, and this particular session will include picture descriptions for the visually impaired.

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Take a deep breath of fresh, country air as Russell Bowes invites you to explore the life and works of England’s most famous gardener – Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.

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Try lunchtime meditation at the London Buddhist Centre. Ideal for newcomers to meditation (…and slowing down!) (more…)