Slow Food London

Have a Slow afternoon this Sunday July 25

with the Slow Movement at Earl's Court Festival

Slow down; life is too fast-paced. Take a step back and allow yourself time 'to stand and stare'. Hayley Cull, Ed Gillepsie and the Youth Food Movement introduce the ‘Slow’ Movement. Talks and workshops to calm the city slicker.

- Ed Gillespie, Director at communications agency Futerra, will talk about his travel around the world without planes for his ‘Slow Traveller’ series for The Guardian.

- Hayley Cull, co-author of Slow London, will run a Slow Writing workshop (within the limit of available places) and will also share ideas to help you live more and fret less.

- Youth Food Movement UK, a network of young people committed to food that is good, clean and fair will be exploring the importance of family recipes and recipe writing in a session called 'Recipes for Remembering’.

Surprisingly, London, one of the most frantic cities in the world is also one that offers amazing opportunities to slow down and enjoy a re-discovery of the senses. This rediscovery is the basis of the ‘Slow’ movement.

This movement is spreading and reaching many different areas that celebrate the idea of stepping back and taking the time to look around. This event will introduce 'slow' travel, writing and cooking. Our guests will give you examples of their own experiences of slowing down and tips to enjoy a differently paced London lifestyle.

For a complete program and to buy tickets see www.earlscourtfestival.co.uk

Date: Sunday, July 25 15:00 - 16:30 £5
Venue: St Mary the Boltons: Lower Hall
The Boltons
London SW10 9TB

Fine company, fine wine & cheese Tuesday 20 July at Gastronomica

We return to Gastronomica for our eat and greet Tuesday 20th July 18.30 - 20.30 - an informal and intimate space to enjoy Italian regional cheeses and cured meats with a glass or two of wine.

Bring your friends, family, conversation and laughter as we make merry on a warm summer... evening. Members and non-members, all are welcome. What kind of Slow Food event would you like to attend - tell us! Join us every 3rd Tuesday at our monthly drop in.

£10 members/unemployed/students
£12 non members
includes antipasti buffet and drinks - pay on the night

Gastronomica
45 Tachbrook St
Pimlico
London SW1V 2LZ

nearest tube: Pimlico -  Victoria line

Food & drink vendors with sustainability & health focus sought for Mayor of London's Sky Ride Sunday 18 July

Ealing Council is organising a large community event on Sunday 18 July  for the Mayor of London's Sky Ride. The event has a sustainability and health focus. The Council is seeking suitable food/drink vendors offering local, healthy, sustainable, organic lunch and snack food (including fresh fruit and salads). Vendors are expected to provide compostable plates & cutlery & the Council will be collecting food waste for composting.

The event will be outside (so is weather dependent). 10,000 people are expected if it is sunny. There will not be a charge for the pitch, however vendors would need to provide their own marquee, generators etc. Vendors will need to meet environmental health / health & safety regulations & have appropriate hygiene certificates etc.

To apply contact: Sharleen Hannon 020 7053 1429