Looking for somewhere to socialise and meet new people whilst enjoying some food and wine, and learning about it at the same time? We might just have found the thing for you. Let us introduce you to Tastour.

It’s not your typical pub or bar, Public House has somewhat of an independent spirit, with a shabby-chic furnishing inside that would feel more at home in Shoreditch or Hoxton than in Islington.

The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) at the New Red Lion pairs the shuddering mediocrity of Butlins style ‘ents’, with the niggling feeling that you’re watching a bunch of drama freshers tanked on cheap cider. Oh, and there’s a bit of Shakespeare in it too.

Masterchef extraordinaire Michel Roux Jr. and his dad, Albert have teamed up to make quite an exquisite menu at the Roux at Landau in the Langham Hotel. With their protégé Chris King heading the kitchen, this was sure to be a fabulous dining experience.

Students for a Free Tibet are holding an environment conference later this month, to raise awareness of the Tibetan cause. With a panel of experts, this academic conference is open not just to academics, but also the public.

Do you feel that your day never begins until you’ve had that first cup freshly brewed coffee in the morning? Does the thought of a well made flat white or the smell of an espresso get you out of bed on dismal Monday mornings?

Says the lovely voice when we leave a train. I suppose it means we should not leave rubbish on the train the same way as we would not leave our purse or – forgive me the comparison – our children there. Even though we hear the title of this article a thousand times a year, we tend to just file it into the back of our unconscious mind.