124th Post - August Overview

So here are August's posts, hope you enjoy them and find them interesting to watch, listen, eat, read and of course not forgetting about July's hottest beauty products and making sure you embrace this Summer's most elegant look. In the meantime, August has much to offer especially in London, head out this June and take in all the best new events, exhibitions and happenings in the capital.

The laws of physics dictate that what goes up, must come down. Even when it feels as if our feet are a million miles off the ground. But when we’ve hit rock bottom we hope that some way, some how, our fortunes will change. That a great force will reverse the trend. Life is filled with high rollers. Some people choose to bet on themselves. While others are happy to bet on someone else. But luck is a funny thing. It’s easy to accept it when it goes your way, but when it doesn’t…Call it injustice, call it treachery. But remember, the most important rule in gambling is that the house always wins. -- N

Thamesmead Festival 

Thamesmead Festival has been going for 52 years now, so it knows a thing or two about how to throw an epic party. Expect a line-up of brilliant acts across three stages including the voice of Basement Jazz Kele Le Roc, soul singer Terri Walker – the pipes behind Shanks & Bigfoot hit ‘Sing-A-Long’, plus MOBO-winning conscious rapper Still Shadey and award-winning funk and soul outfit Groove 101. Around the festival site, you’ll also find community stalls and home-cooked Nigerian food.