Canary Wharf vintage nights - London
Recently discovered Canary Wharf vintage nights – “a celebration of all things retro” Kicking off on Feb 14th until Feb 17th, a series of events, which all seem a lot of fun. Unfortunately their Valentines tea dance has now sold out… but not to worry, the following nights also have plenty of interesting vintage offerings, Who says valentines has to strictly be celebrated on Feb 14th??:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 – Sing-a-long-grease… You can be sandy, but who will be your Danny? or perhaps you and the girls don your pink jackets and watch the film for it’s hundredth time while singing along harmoniously (optional) as an audience.
Time: 7-10pm (Doors open at 6.30pm)
Venue: East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf
Ticket info: £15 (includes complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival)
Thursday, February 16, 2012 – Swing Dance + Workshop – perfect for beginners and professionals alike, lindy-hop & jive the night away… Workshop from 6pm, Swing Dance 7.30-10.30pm.
Venue: East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf
Ticket info: £12 (includes complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival)
Website for more info: www.canarywharf.com/visitus/Arts--Events1/Events/Vintage-Nights/
Frock Me Vintage Fair - London
We will be heading to one of our fabulous friends Vintage Fashion fair this Sunday, Frock Me on Sunday 12th in Chelsea. Just in time for Valentine's Day… Why not treat the most special person in your life (you!) to something truly lovely… because Frock Me quote: “you are worth it” and there is a very special little tea room to boot… we cannot wait and it will be great to see some of stallholders who exhibit there too.
Frock Me! - Sunday 12 February
11.00am - 5.30pm
Chelsea Town Hall, King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE
Website: www.frockmevintagefashion.com
Love Stories - National Portrait Gallery London
Fall in love all over again and drift away with some magical story telling with this "love special" gallery talk... watch the paintings come alive.
14 February 2012, 15:00
Meet in the Main Hall
at 15:00 and it is Free
Website: www.npg.org.uk
Vintage Valentines - A screening of An Affair to Remember - M Shed Bristol
Tuesday 14 february 8pm, £8 - Special screening of the romantic blockbuster An Affair to Remember - featuring Bristol born actor Cary Grant.
Booking essential Tel. 0117 352 6600
This event supports the exhibition of vintage fashion photography by Norman Parkinson - as mentioned in our previous post.
Find out more about An Eye for Fashion: Norman Parkinson exhibition
http://mshed.org/whats-on/events/vintage-valentines/
The Candlelight Club's Valentine's Day Massacre
Image via Time Out © Peter Kindersley
"The Candlelight Club is a clandestine pop-up cocktail bar in a secret London venue, a stunning, tucked-away den with a 1920s speakeasy flavour, completely lit by candles. Each event offers a one-off bespoke cocktail menu and there are special themes, guest mixologists and featured ingredients, plus live 1920s jazz bands and vintage vinylism from our resident DJ MC Fruity"
Website: www.thecandlelightclub.com
Afternoon tea for 2 with Perfume-Making - London
Afternoon tea and perfume-making - £90 for 2 people
14 February 2pm FULLY BOOKED, 4.30pm 4 PLACES AVAILABLE
23 February - 2pm PLACES AVAILABLE
Homemade London is a unique location where you can make, do, eat and enjoy. This is an ideal valentines package for two where you can choose from a range of natural perfume 'recipes' and to create your very own blend to take away with you and after have relaxing afternoon tea.
Places are limited to keep groups small and intimate - book via - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 07894 950 429
Valentine’s Day Film: It Happened One Night - National Theatre, London
Valentines does not have to an expensive commerical gesture, how about wrapping up warm and cuddling up to watch the FREE open air screening of Frank Capra’s screwball romance, It Happened One Night, which paired Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert for the first time. (1934, dir: Frank Capra, 105 mins)
Projected on to the Flytower, best viewed from the Baylis Terrace, level 2 - There will be limited deckchair seating available on the Baylis Terrace and plenty of room to sit on the floor. It is advised to bring warm blankets and something comfy to sit on!
Rev up the evening a gear with these reasonably priced valentines treats:
The Classy Claudette
Two glasses of De Castellane Brut Rose & Turkish Delight (rose & lemon) £10
The Classic Clark
Two Cointreau-laced hot chocolates and a box of Belgian chocolates £10
Tue 14 Feb, 6.30pm, FREE
Website: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Future Cinema presents Brief Encounter - The Launch of The Other Cinema
The Troxy will be transformed into a Picture Palace for five nights only, to celebrate the launch of the Other Cinema. From the 14th -18th February, live music, an organist, usherettes and performance will return the venue to it’s opening glory bringing community, passion and shared experience back to cinema.
Tickets are available from: http:www.wegottickets.com/theothercinema
Tickets £20. Concessions £15.
The Other Cinema is launching on the 14th February 2012 with screenings of Brief Encounter throughout the UK: in London, Leeds, Edinburgh, Norwich, Birmingham, Bournemouth and more. Find your closest Other Cinema http://on.fb.me/xXLHur
Website: www.theothercinema.org
Some unusual and extraordinary vintage gifts:
Scrummy yummy... Hummingbird Bakery famous red velvet valentines cake, how could we say no to a slice of this? Available from 1st -14th Feb
Website: hummingbirdbakery.com
OR how about a valentines cake with a difference...
Lily Vanilli Valentine's (back by demand) 2012 Bleeding Hearts.Red Velvet, Rich blood-red Cocoa Cake w/Raspberry Blackcurrant Coulis
Boxed and ribboned £10 each. Collection only from their London Hoxton Bakery. To place an order email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.lilyvanilli.com
Cushions to cuddle up on the sofa with: Valentine's Day London Travel Card Cushion
by ashley allen from Not on The High Street - £28
or something for the sweet tooth: handprinted cotton Teacake cushion by Nikki McWilliams.
Or a twist on the delicate vintage china with Meledoy Rose's upcycled poreclain tablewares:
AVFF first spotted Melody Rose at Portobello Market and was instantly attracted to her quirky designs. Website: www.melodyrose.co.uk
Love Heart Stamp
A set of officially licensed self-inking stamps with 3 different love heart messages: LOVE YOU, CALL ME & SMILE
A perfect romantic gift for your loved one or simply a great product for adding a little love to your correspondence! The stamps are pre inked, so are ready to go straight out of the packet! £8.00 from Maiden.
OR perhaps you fancy winning our AVFF Valentines special gift bag:
Goodies include: Lots of sweet treats (jumbo lolly, love hearts and love hearts lipstick), AVFF complimentary ticket to one of 2012 vintage fashion fairs for 2, a new look Lipcote, travel wallet and canvas shopper.
To enter simply Like our Facebook page and relating status or email "Valentines Comp" to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Competition closes at 8pm tonight 11th February 2012.
