Wednesday, 21 July 2010

Making the most of Notting Hill this summer

Notting Hill has an abundance of hidden gems and is a hive of activity throughout the summer. We have endeavoured to discover a few favourites, so let loose the Notting Hillbilly in you and explore:

Portobello Art & Design Market (24th July) : This weekend you will find young and established artists gathering under the Westway Flyover at Acklam Square. A newly established market of 20-30 stalls has been set up in this area, already renowned for its street art.

Sugarlesque Burlesque Craft Parlour (1st August) : For all you retro leaning gals who love your lingerie, head over to What Katie Did, (26 Portobello Green), to take advantage of their 10% discount. For the more adventurous, join the burlesque pastie and nipple tassel workshop, run by an ex performer.
Tickets cost £30, email sugar@sugarlesque.com for more information.

The Fields by Casper Scarth (until 26th August) : experimental art gallery Kester + Bles have launched their Backroom, with a special solo show from Casper Scarth. The exhibition explores themes of freedom and autonomy through surrealist paintings and drawings which will leave you slightly disconcerted.

If these leave you gasping for a cocktail, then head over to The Lonsdale for our refreshing cocktail of the week, the Russian Spring Punch.

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