It may not be the scorcher it was earlier in the week but don’t let that stop you. Here’s our top tips for those getting out and about this weekend…
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The countdown to Shrove Tuesday begins this weekend with events across the capital. And this little number will take some beating; a charity pancake race raising money for the Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice.
Saturday’s Pancake Race in Greenwich Market is FREE to enter. Plus all participants get a FREE pancake!
Sat 2nd March, from midday: Pancake Race in Greenwich Market
Greenwich Market, Durnford Street, SE10
FREE – for more info click here
If you’re looking to get creative this weekend head to the Southbank where Crafty Fox Sample & Seconds Sale is back in town.
There’ll be 50 traders or so taking part selling everything from jewellery to bespoke shoes, clothing and art. Visitors can also get hands on; watch out for a FREE drop-in card making workshop,
Sat 2nd March, 11am – 5pm: Crafty Fox Sample & Seconds Sale
Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, SE1 6DR
FREE – for more info click here
Spend a day discovering the vital role women have made shaping our island at a FREE day of fun activities at the National Army Museum.
Women and the Army will feature a fascinating talk from a World War II Auxiliary Territorial Service member, a performance from the Military Wives Choir plus gallery tours to boot.
Sat 2nd March, 10am – 4pm: Women and the Army
National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HT
FREE – for more info click here
Have a rifle through records in East London!
The Hackney Record Fair will be hosting independent labels, music vendors and vinyl enthusiasts. There’ll be munch on offer if you get peckish and a record cleaning service to restore your 45s to their former glory.
Sun 3rd March, 11am – 6pm: Hackney Record Fair
EartH, 11-17 Stoke Newington Road, N16 8BH
Entry £2 – For more info click here
Need more inspiration?
A new restaurant is giving out 250 FREE gourmet sausages on Saturday
A new LEGO exhibition will keep little (and big kids) entertained
Take a look at this new Chinese communist art display
Check out the FREE illuminated musical seesaws in King’s X
Visit the new FREE Tracey Emin exhibition, A Fortnight of Tears
