Crispins’ Weekly Choice – 5 Eggcellent things to do this Easter
Spring has arrived and with it that wonderful 4-day weekend that we have been craving since Christmas. For those who think Easter is just for kids we have great news! Check out our Top 5 Picks of adult-friendly activities, for those wishing to hone a new skill, embrace their inner child, marvel at sporting prowess or just get their chocolate fill!
1. EASTER SATURDAY CHOCOLATE MARKET
Date: Saturday 26th March 2016
Time: 10am – 4pm
Nearest Tube: Sloane Square
Calling all, chocoholics! This Saturday, chocolate fever will be hitting the Duke of York Square for their Easter Saturday Chocolate Market. Perfect for those with a sweet tooth, it will feature a range of delightful chocolatiers. Among these are Amelia Rose, serving up a range of unique and innovative chocolates – the Sea Salt Caramel Truffles and Pale Rose Bars are not be missed. Award winning chocolatier Hans Sloane will also feature, showcasing a selection of delicacies including their handmade Easter Egg.
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Are you Dairy Free, Vegan, not a fan of milk chocolate, or just looking to hone a new skill? If yes, to one of these then this workshop is for you. Join chocolatier Ela, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate, for a fun and delicious workshop that will teach you the basic skills of a chocolatier as well as introducing you to vegan ingredients and flavours.
Workshop Includes:
Learning the basic skills of a chocolatier
Making vegan chocolate eggs, truffles and pralines
Exploring some surprising vegan chocolate combinations
Packing your chocolate creations in a nice ribbon tied bag
3. TATTY DEVINE – SPRING JEWELLERY WORKSHOP
Location: Tatty Devine Brick Lane, 236 Brick Lane, London, E2 7EB
Price: £65 per person
Spring has arrived and with it the chance to update your wardrobe to something a little more fun and colourful. Embrace your Spring style at Tatty Devine’s ‘Posy Necklace Workshop’.
Workshop Includes:
Learn how to link five pastel flowers together to create a beautiful necklace
Take home the necklace you create
Drinks and snacks
Discount on jewellery purchases made on the day
Date: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th
Price: £15
Location: Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX
Embrace your inner child at this East London Easter Treasure Hunt. Analyze clues, interview key witnesses and solve puzzles to get your hands on some chocolate treats. A great opportunity to meet like-minded people will feeding your competitive side.
5. OXFORD vs CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE
Location: Putney Bridge, between Fulham & Putney, Hammersmith & Fulham, London SW6 3JD
Time: Woman’s Race 3.10pm I Men’s Race 4.10pm
Witness a time-honored tradition as 4 teams take to the water to battle it out for the title of best Oxbridge male & female rowing team 2016. Gliding its way along the river at Putney, Fulham and Hammermith there are ample vantage points to view this historic race.
