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We popped along to an exhibition in London’s Canary Wharf recently and we're quite blown away with light, colour and sound. We had previously done another immersive art experience called Delight at around a similar time of year in 2023 which can be caught at the post 'Ambient Light & Bright New Year' at the link. The exhibition is a showcase for Alex and Allyson Grey’s artwork called ‘Illusionaires’. It was a coldish November day and another grey and dull…

So, over the recent Bank Holiday weekend here I decided to get a bit of 'head space' and take myself out to a part of London I don't do so often. The plan was to go to Ravenscourt Park which is a spit away from Hammersmith, wander through the park and enjoy the greenery and the peace and then to walk down, dodging busy Hammersmith and head along the Thames Path through Furnivall Gardens, find a nice riverside pub and…

Hey, so not a million miles away from me lies Leytonstone in East London, many of my family come from around this area of the East End of London which used to be part of Essex back in the day. My tribe originally came from a neighbouring area a mere Leyton 'stones throw away'. Although I have been to both areas many times over the years to visit relatives and also just for jollies with Mrs Akin to see what…

Ah...April already, the weather has been, dare I say it very typical of what you would usually expect at this time of the year in the UK. Days range from pleasant sunshine (for five minutes or so, to cloud and sudden downpours). Temperature wise again it fluctuates between mild pleasant and sunny to just plain cold dependent on which way the wind hits you from. April is, as usual unpredictable, in a way it's good to see that some things…

This memory comes from about 33 years ago, isn't it scary how time passes by so quickly, life felt different, I had very little responsibility and was pretty care free, my life consisted pretty much of working, earning and going out spending it and enjoying myself, I didn't have much thought of house, mortgage, wife and kids scenario at the time (I wouldn't swap having that now though). I was a lot younger and as well as being in love…