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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jamie Lang opens up about his mental health Journey as part of Leadnenhall Live
Reality TV star, entrepreneur, influencer and podcaster Jamie Laing opened up about his mental health journey as part of the Leadenhall Live events happening in the heart of the City. The Eastern City BID has partnered with some incredible organisations including The Leadenhall Building, CC Land and Savills to put on a celebration of culture, creativity and technology for the whole month of July. This unique summer installation is a multi-faceted, 'best in class' experience, delivering an ongoing stream of creative moments, from punchy panel discussions, fascinating stories from the City, live music and guest speakers on the Spotlight Stage at The Leadenhall Undercroft. With over a dozen events planned, attendees can look forward to: Inspirational Talks: Hear from renowned speakers such as AI visionary Daniel Hulme, journalist Vicky Spratt, and comedian Athena Kugblenu, covering topics from creativity to technology. Live Music Performances: Enjoy performances by artists like jazz singer Isobel Gathercole and electronic musician Michael Sebastian, known for his collaborations with James Blake and Jamie XX. Wellness Workshops: Participate in sessions led by wellness practitioners, including Antidote LDN, offering guided meditations and stress management techniques. Culinary Delights: Savor a variety of food offerings at the LED-Bites Food Market, featuring diverse cuisines to satisfy every palate. Community Engagement: The festival proudly supports the LINK LGBTQ+ Insurance Network, promoting inclusivity and diversity within the industry. Ailsa Anderson, Director of Communications and Marketing from the Eastern City BID, said: 'My team and I are delighted to be part of this amazing event in one of the most iconic parts of the City. 'Many of you will remember Jamie from his Made in Chelsea days, or will have sampled his incredibly popular – and delicious – Candy Kitten gourmet vegan sweet range. But he is here now to talk about his journey around mental health, resilience and how he works to overcome anxiety through fitness.' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time Out
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
London is getting a new mini museum all about the Great Fire of London
Whatever niche topic you're into, London probably has a museum for it. There's a museum dedicated to the post office, another one centred around gardening, one all about fans and others that are focused on Sigmund Freud, sewing machines, toys and vaginas. But among all of its weird and wonderful attractions, London still doesn't have a museum dedicated to one of its most well-known and most catastrophic events – the Great Fire of London 1666. That could soon change, though. Plans have been submitted to turn a disused toilet in the City of London into a mini-museum dedicated to the event. The toilet (built in the early 2000s) sits close to the Monument – the landmark that was erected in 1677 to commemorate the blaze – and resembles a glass box. At the moment, there isn't enough space around the Monument to display detailed information about the fire, so the idea is that the new museum will supplement that. Eastern City BID is the organisation behind the proposal, although its the City of London Corporation that actually owns the property. According to the plans, the new 'micro-museum' would house 'interpretive material, displays, and digital content' that'll tell the story of the Monument and the Great Fire. Proposed designs show colourful graphics all over the exterior of the building, but none of the designs are fully set in stone yet. At this stage, the priority is to get planning permission for change of use, then the concept can be developed properly. The planning document reads: 'The proposal will transform the existing space into a micro museum for the Monument to the Great Fire of London. It offers a great opportunity to provide a publicly accessible cultural space with unique historic interpretation of the Monument and it's [sic] many layered stories. Big stories told, in a tiny space!' The 25 best museums in London.
