Cougar Magnet: The Vitality Show

The Vitality Show

Earls Court Exhibition Centre, SW5 9TA

26th March 2009 - 29th March 2009

This year, the Vitality Show moves from Olympia to Earls Court Exhibition Centre, so now you can easily combine the show with a visit to the Ideal Home Show next door. This huge exhibition of health, new age and relaxation products is pitched at anyone who wants to get healthy. Now in its 10th year and with 35,000 visitors in 2008, this is pampering on a grand scale. There are plenty of comfy lounges where you can put your feet up and have a gossip, but there's also a free beauty advice stand, a holistic therapy oasis, organic beauty treatments, yoga classes, foot massages, and lectures on topics from anti-ageing to de-stressing. Best of all, once you've had your insomnia cured, your psychic powers analysed and your life makeover initiated, there's a champagne bar to finish off. A lot of this is free, but for those in need of retail therapy, there are plenty of things to splurge on as well.

Venue: Earls Court Exhibition Centre
Address: Warwick Road, SW5 9TA
Phone: 0844 415 4416
Date: 26th March 2009 - 29th March 2009
Time: Thu 1pm-9pm, Fri to Sun 10am-6pm
Pricing: On the Door - £17.50 (Adults), £8 (Senior/Student), £7 (6-14 Years) | Adv - £14.50 (Adults), £7 (Senior/Student), £6 (6-14 Years) | After 5pm (Thu only) £5
Nearest Station: Earls Court Tube

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Thames boat races, March 29th

Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race 2009

River Thames, W6 9TD



England's most historic universities square off in this rowing race which inaugurates the summer season in London. This is the 155th annual Boat Race and Cambridge currently lead by 79-74 (there was a controversial dead heat in 1877), though Oxford won comfortably in 2008. While the result means little to most Londoners, it's a spectacular display of strength and teamwork, and around a quarter of a million fans line the banks of the river to roar their encouragement. There's a great view - and some great pubs - on the north side of the Thames before Hammersmith Bridge. South Londoners might like to watch from or near Putney Bridge, where the big screen on the opposite bank allows spectators to monitor the race as it heads its way around the bend. Alternatively, head through Bishop's Park and behind the South Stand of Fulham football ground you'll find food stalls, attractions and a 500-capacity beer tent (to be confirmed).

Venue: River Thames
Address: Between Putney and Mortlake Bridges, W6 9TD
Date: 29th March 2009
Time: Race begins at 3.40pm
Pricing: Free
Nearest Station: Putney Bridge Tube/Hammersmith Tube

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