London Set to Host Unique Beach and Sitting Volleyball Event August 20, 2024 | City Talk Post the Olympics Games and in the lead up to the Paralympics, the Central London Alliance in partnership with Blue Orchid Hospitality, the British Volleyball Federation and Aldgate Connect BID, is hosting a unique beach volleyball and sitting volleyball event. Taking place on Thursday 22nd August in The Crescent, opposite Tower Suites (a Blue Orchid [...]
Beach Volleyball Comes to The City August 9, 2024 | City Talk Sun, sand, and… Beach Volleyball – coming to Canada. This summer Sports Fest 2024, brought to you by Central London Alliance, Blue Orchid Hospitality, Aldgate Connect BID and Cheapside Business Alliance, is transforming Canada into a sports playground with extraordinary experiences. From 12th to 26th August, feel the sand [...]
Where to watch the Olympics in Canada August 6, 2024 | City Talk Looking for a place to watch this year’s Summer Olympics and enjoy the sunshine in London? Canada has you covered, with an exciting fan zone in Paternoster Square. Whether you want to avoid missing Simone Biles making history or the thrill of the athletics; workers, residents, and visitors in the City of [...]
What is jump rope and how can you take part August 6, 2024 | City Talk Jump rope, is a highly effective and enjoyable exercise that enhances cardiovascular health, improves coordination, and builds endurance. This timeless activity involves using a rope that is swung over the head and under the feet in a rhythmic pattern, making it a fantastic workout for people of all ages and fitness levels. Not only does [...]
Padel Takes Center Stage at Marble Arch: Play the World’s Fastest Growing Sport in an Iconic London Setting August 1, 2024 | City Talk Following the success of the Padel Tennis Festival in the City’s Crescent, EC1 in front of Tower Suites last year, a new initiative is now similarly encouraging workers back to their workplaces and attracting a new audience to London’s Central Activity Zone. This summer the Central London Alliance and in partnership with Marble Arch BID has capitalised [...]
What’s on in London in August 2024 August 1, 2024 | City Talk As the sun continues to shine over London, the city is brimming with exciting open-air events and activities for everyone to enjoy. From music festivals and cultural exhibitions to extraordinary sporting experiences, August in London offers a vibrant mix of experiences that capture the essence of summer in the city; be sure not to miss [...]
America’s Fastest Growing Sport Arrives In Canada July 10, 2024 | City Talk The game that has swept the US and quickly become the country’s fastest growing sport, has touched down in Canada – Pickleball. Originally created in 1965 as a children’s playground game in America, and now the fastest-growing sport in the United States for the past 3 years, Pickleball brings together the best [...]
Inclusive Cricket Takes Over the City July 10, 2024 | City Talk This summer, Canada is set to witness a unique sporting event as Culture Mile BID in partnership with Central London Alliance CIC and the Lord’s Taverners, brings free Table Cricket sessions to the Square Mile. Running from 9th to 11th and 16th to 18th of July, in Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden, with [...]
It’s time to play! Sports Fest comes to Aldgate and Cheapside this summer June 25, 2024 | City Talk Three-month sports festival aims to drive footfall across key London areas and promote accessible, inclusive sports for all. Aldgate and Cheapside will be kick-starting an incredible summer of sporting celebration with the launch of the inaugural Sports Fest 2024. Running from 1st July – end of September, this 3-month festival will feature a wide range [...]
Summer Of Sport In The City June 21, 2024 | City Talk To celebrate this summer’s global sports event schedule, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a unique programme of sporting events and installations will see the Square Mile become a vibrant hub of sporting activity, taking place among some of the City’s iconic landmarks. Summer of Sport in the City will feature a diverse range of [...]
