Both are very popular at Christmas,
But it is not generally considered cruel to abandon a log,
And dogs are rarely used as fuel.
This is just one of the many poems written by John Hegley, whom I saw last night performing some of his matirial. Everyone should read more John Hegley poetry!
www.johnhegley.co.uk
Spend the morning exploring London’s flavourful Borough Market with 2007 Masterchef Champion, Steve Wallis.
During this fun and inspiring gastronomic morning Steve will take us around his favorite stalls and introduce you to some of his friends who have helped him develop his unusual trademark flavour combination.
There's Steve, the cheeky chappy, second from right.
The morning:
After meeting at 10am in Fish Kitchen we’ll have a coffee with Steve, who will give us a brief introduction and say what he has in store for us. We’ll then follow Steve around the Market, stopping at his favorite stalls and sampling all that is on offer. At around 1pm we’ll have the chance to sit down and have a glass of wine or two with Steve and ask him any specific culinary questions we may have.
When: 13 March
How much: £15
To reserve your place email James@frui.co.uk
Hope you can make it!
That’s right guys our own Master Chef champ is going to be one of the stars at this year’s Chocolate Festival on the Southbank. The Chocolate Festival is a unique event which gives visitors a special opportunity to enjoy a wide range of chocolate related products – as well as fine truffles, bars and bonbons, you will be able to buy savory food with chocolate, chocolate cakes, pancakes, ice cream, milkshakes and more.
Steve will be showing us how to make courgette flower tempura & duck salad with dark chocolate vinaigrette and a white chocolate Risotto! Wowsers! And it’s free!
You can find out more about it here:
http://www.festivalchocolate.co.uk
Friday 26 – Sunday 28 March
11am – 8pm daily (6pm Sunday)
At SOUTHBANK CENTRE SQUARE
Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX,
Behind Royal Festival Hall
Free Admission
To all those who came away with us last year, don’t forget to get us your photos by 1 March for the Frui Exhibition! Some lovely photos already sent through!
More details about the exhibition here
The Barbour. Traditionally worn by Royals and well to do country folk, but now adopted by Shoreditch terendies, it begs the question – Are Barbours now cool? But more importantly, should Henry get one…?
Discuss.
Our beloved Queen has one. Probably two come to think of it... Hold up! That ain't the Queen, that's Helen Mirren.
M'lady Di had a few...
This chap's looking quite dapper
Look how good Barbours are for relationships...
How I'd love to be part of this crowd!
Barbours also allow you to carry firearms in public.
This guy's pulling it off!
This came up when I typed Barbour into Google. I'm not sure if this is a genuine Barbour. Probably fake...
Itinerary
Depart King’s Cross St Pancras on the 07:27 Eurostar
After a relaxing trip on the Eurostar we arrive in the romantic city of Paris. Our first stop will be a typical Parisian cafe for a cup of strong French coffee and a chance to talk about the day’s photography theme.
Street performers at the Pompidou Centre
It’s then onwards to the Pompidou Centre. The primary colours, exposed pipes and air ducts make this one of the best known sights in Paris.
The winding streets of Montmartre
Then it’s onwards to the winding streets of Montmartre for a fun photo challenge ending up at the top of the Sacre Coeur for a wonderful view across the whole of Paris. The settings for the films La Vie En Rose and Amelie, this is one of Paris’ most photogenic spots!
Late Lunch at one of Paris’ oldest brasseries
A late lunch will take place at an unforgettable Parisian brasserie where we will have a delicious meal and the chance to look at some of the photos taken throughout the day.
Afternoon light on the Seine
After our late lunch we will take a relaxing early evening stroll down the River Seine, stopping to take some shots as the beautiful evening light descends on Paris. After that it’s off for a few sun downers and a quick snack at a local bar before heading back to the station.
Depart Paris Nord at 21.13 arriving London King’s Cross at 22:34
Date: Saturday 3 April
Price: £125 or £191 with Eurostar
Special price for Eurostar of £65 per person (10 available)
What’s included: All transport in Paris, guided tour of the city, tres bien lunch avec wine, deux photography tutors, as much tuition as you want!
To reserve your place please email james@frui.co.uk or call 020 7241 5006
You’ll have the chance to brush up on your skills with guidance from Frui’s enthusiastic photography tutors and a host of other budding snappers. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got an SLR, compact or even a pin hole camera – it’s all about looking.
You’ll also be able to take part in our ‘photo challenge’ and win prizes. YES, PRIZES.
After meeting in a pub and having a swift drink we split into teams and head off to tackle a light-hearted photo challenge (each Social has a different challenge). If you need a few pointers along the way, there’s always a tutor on hand to answer your questions and offer you advice on composition and technique – just ask!
After an hour or so we regroup in another pub where you have the chance to sit down and have a confab with your teammates before sharing your best shots with a tutor – think of it as a kind of photography pub quiz. You get points for your pics and the team with the most points win a prize and receives a firm pat on the back. Don’t worry, it’s all in the name of fun, and tiny bit silly.
Go on, it only costs a tenner!
FULLY BOOKED Missed the first Southbank walk? Worry not, here it is again! Capture stunning riverside views and all the eccentric antics of street artists, performers and passersby. Meet at the Sherlock Holmes pub, 10-11 Northumberland Street, WC2N 5DB
Come all yee faithful! This Photography Social offers the chance to take some stunning architectural shots as we’ll start with a tipple near St Paul’s Cathedral and then get wobbly on the Millennium Bridge. Meeting point: Pub TBC
To book on either Social please click on the beautiful ‘Buy Now’ button below adding a note to say which Social you would like to come on. See you there!
Here are a few snaps from last weekends 1-day photography course at Hampton Court House… A bit of a gray old day but nevertheless, some lovely shots people, well done!
Shooting in the main hall
Beautiful velvet sofa thing
The doors onto Bushy Park
Comparing shots
Shooting deer (photographically speaking)
Talking about composition
Learning about exposure
Photography march in Trafalgar Sq to defend people’s right to practice street photography on 23 Jan.
Photo March
Hi folks,
Well we are just about coming out of the big freeze here in the UK. I think it gave us all a taste of what life would be like living in Siberia, with a slightly more disorganized transport system! There were laughs there were tears, and for some of you there was a few days off! I hope you used that time home your camera skills. Here’s a few picys to reminded you of all the fun it’s been!
