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The World Cup is now in full swing, and with the final 16 groups almost confirmed, at this point the Cup could be anyone’s – though unfortunately England is out… But we weren’t to know that when we gathered in Trafalgar Square for a sizzling, samba party in London – a warm welcome to the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
London paid tribute to Brazil showcasing diversity of the capital on the 10th of June Continue reading “Brazil Day: at the heart of London”
A bit of history about Soho including how it got its name. Overall Soho seems to have changed very little – it’s still full of characters!… Even the Waiter’s Race is back this summer! Stay tuned for more on the event taking place on the 13th July 2014.
For those days I’m too lazy to reach for the wok – there’s always a guilt-free Pho!
They say too much choice can be a bad thing and in Soho that’s often the case… How do you choose where to eat from all that’s on offer? For those indecisive moments I narrow my choices down to the places that have never failed me… And Pho on Wardour Street is one of them!Continue reading “Pho – Vietnamese street food in Soho”
Depression.
It’s a taboo in many social circles, and unfortunately the only time it’s mentioned in mine is usually in context to the British weather.
But that’s not good enough. Continue reading “Fight the D word for mental wellbeing”
News from my inbox straight to you…
Transport for London (TFL) announces;
From Sunday 6 July, all our buses are going cash free, so you will no longer be able to use cash to pay for your bus fare.
You can use an Oyster or contactless payment card to pay as you go. The single adult pay as you go bus fare is £1.45 with either of these cards.Continue reading “TFL buses go cash-free… Don’t forget your oyster”
Soho Square General Practice has been given notice that it will be closed at the end of September 2014 according to The Soho Society. The NHS General Practice located at the Soho Square Surgery at 1 Frith Street has 4,500 patients – myself included.Continue reading “Soho Square General Practice notice to close down”
Got a sweet tooth? Get your sugar fix in Soho… From Gail’s to Said’s, Snogs and Scoops these are a few of my favourite treats:
Continue reading “Sweet Soho: sugar and spice and all things nice”
Two months after over 200 school girls were kidnapped from their boarding school in Northern Nigeria by Boko Haram, the world is still calling for action to bring them back… And it started with a hashtag that went viral – #BringBackOurGirlsContinue reading “#BringBackOurGirls – Still calling for action!”
Paying homage to my African roots and love for exotic ethnic prints… This is when Harmattan came to soho!
What do you do when your photographer lets you down the night before Continue reading “Afrocentricity in Soho… The Harmattan shoot in Richmond Buildings”
My best friend was in town for a week and it didn’t take much persuasion to get a personal training session from the Brazilian account manager and #GetBiggerProject founder – Marcus Alvares (or as I call him, Kinho)! We headed to Better gym on Marshall Street bright and early for a bigger, better workout.
Now, you might think “Get Bigger Project” is all about pumping weights
Continue reading “The Better way: #GetBiggerProject with Kinho”
MY SOHO TIMES