http://blogs.independent.co.uk| Blogs from the Independent newspaper - news, views and features from the world's most free-thinking newspaper| Tue, 21 May 2013 17:19:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2| en hourly 1 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/12/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-april-12-14/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/12/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-april-12-14/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:04:27 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=34056 Now that we’re into the start of the festival season, choosing what to do on the weekend should be a breeze – so make some space in your calendar for La Linea 13, Udderbelly and the Warp Films at 10 season over the next few weeks, while one-offs like the Dante Fried Chicken brunch and the Gaia’s Show of Hands are two destinations this weekend that simply can’t be missed.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/12/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-april-12-14/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/05/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-april-5-7/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/05/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-april-5-7/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:43:29 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=33881 We might have overdosed on the chocolate last weekend (and unfortunately the weather’s still feeling like Narnia), but from burger marathons to reviving Sonic the Hedgehog, at least there's the good times - so we can’t wait to get into the curious and cultural delights this weekend in London has to offer.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/05/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-april-5-7/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/03/22/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-march-22-24/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/03/22/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-march-22-24/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:30 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=33530 This pre-Easter weekend sees the capital marking the celebrations early with themed festivals and markets, while the launch of a new diner in Farringdon, a flick about Snoop Lion and an infamous party in Shoreditch are also worthy happenings on our radar.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/03/22/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-march-22-24/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/03/01/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-march-1-3/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/03/01/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-march-1-3/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:51:07 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=32888 I'm pleased as punch March is upon us as Spring should hopefully be around the corner – so toasting to the new month with an array of cultural specials, featuring an Oscar winner, adventurous theatre, horse meat (!) and a certain rapping superstar (they don’t call us eclectic for nothing).]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/03/01/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-march-1-3/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/22/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-22-24/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/22/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-22-24/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:00:31 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=32716 How should you spend the last weekend of February in the capital? How about hitting up Lunchtime Disco at its new locale, learning loads about Bangladeshi culture at the Bargehouse, indulging in another fried chicken pop-up and maybe heading to Covent Garden to discover why nostalgic poster art simply rocks.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/22/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-22-24/feed/ 1 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/15/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-15-17/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/15/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-15-17/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:00:44 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=32536 The Valentine’s celebrations are rolling over to the weekend for all you lovers in the house, but we’ve equally got some great picks for those proud singletons who like the best bits of London Fashion Week, experimental theatre and John McClane times three (or four, if you’re looking to catch the new Die Hard this weekend). Win-win all around!]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/15/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-15-17/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/08/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-8-10/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/08/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-8-10/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:00:10 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=32348 With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got our sights set on the Graffik Gallery’s Zeus Solo Show and its hilarious approach to matters of the heart, while fried chicken, after hour desserts, Othello in Peckham and dancing for a good cause sounds like just the trick for what might be another frosty weekend in the capital – lovely times nonetheless but wrap up warm!]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/08/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-8-10/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/01/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-1-3/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/01/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-1-3/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:59:34 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=32189 February’s arrived, offering one of the first major art shows that’ll leave you dazzled, a European love letter to legendary hip-hop producer J-Dilla, Chinese New Year celebrations and buckets of seafood at a pop-up in East (that makes a change from burgers, we think!)]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/01/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-february-1-3/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/25/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-january-25-27/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/25/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-january-25-27/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:02:04 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=31953 This week our cultural smorgasbord is offering you a bit of alternative art, fascinating theatre, hip-hop jams, comedy and a journey to Notting Hill for gourmet popcorn.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/25/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-january-25-27/feed/ 1 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/23/im-not-unemployable-so-why-wont-you-employ-me-motivation-levels-can-dwindle-and-its-not-surprising/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/23/im-not-unemployable-so-why-wont-you-employ-me-motivation-levels-can-dwindle-and-its-not-surprising/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:00:07 +0000 Jasmine Emerton http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=31879 Hundreds of applications to various roles later, I'm yet to receive any feedback on any of my interview techniques, my CV's strength or any of my abilities. I'm not unemployable and I doubt the millions of other unemployed people are.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/23/im-not-unemployable-so-why-wont-you-employ-me-motivation-levels-can-dwindle-and-its-not-surprising/feed/ 41 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/11/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-january-11-13/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/11/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-january-11-13/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:59:54 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=31443 To quote from the beloved 1990 action-comedy Dick Tracey, we’re “back in business and ain’t it grand – let the good times roll!” So hello 2013 and readers old and new ]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/11/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-january-11-13/feed/ 1 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/14/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-december-14-16/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/14/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-december-14-16/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:44:55 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=30799 Now that the capital is making the rapid descent towards Christmas, you've got the option of spending your weekends getting in the spirit of it all - Santacon anyone?]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/14/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-december-14-16/feed/ 0