Holiday – something employees are all allocated to take each year for the purpose of pursuing leisurely activities and recreation away from the office. It can also be defined as prolonged downtime which will often involve travelling abroad or going to another part of the country. It is essentially escape from a normal working routine. So for many people, particularly people who work set hours, taking a holiday is something that can be done relatively easily. Continue reading
Far be it from us to discuss the weather at every possible moment, however when it’s sunny here in London we may indulge ourselves from time to time. Like now. August’s a slow month for most businesses and with the Bank Holiday approaching, it’s a tough time to be thinking about work for everyone. Of course we will be here throughout the holiday and sporadically sunny period and you can rest assured that we will be looking after your business if you’re sunning yourself in tropical climes. If you’re not as lucky as some and are unhappily restricted to the urban confines of Londinium, then heed our advice and go along to one of this weekend’s many festivals of the summer:
Beautiful Days – Escot Park – music event
Who’s playing? Squeeze, Supergrass, Levellers, Alabama 3, Nouvelle Vague, Turin Brakes, Stiff Little…
Bloodstock Open Air – Catton Hall – music event
Who’s playing? As I Lay Dying, Communic, Alestorm, Cloudscape, Evile, At The Gates, Crowning Glory…
V Festival Chelmsford – Hylands Park Chelmsford – music event
Who’s playing? Muse, The Verve, Stereophonics, The Kooks, Maxïmo Park, Alanis Morissette, The Zutons…
Shoreditch Festival 2008 – Hackney – music and performances
From 16 to 24 August 2008, cultural and physical activities in a wonderful programme to chill out in Shoreditch Park
CREATE08 – Olympic Boroughs – music for carnivals and community street parties, but also art galleries, theatres and exhibitions to enjoy ’til you drop.
Watching the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing and waiting for the Olympic Games 2012 in London, CREATE08 hosts several events to enjoy and relax to get ready for the Autumn.
