This week Tim has turned his hand to a spot of cooking, more specifically baking some brownies for cake Monday. No absentees yet means it must have been good. Well done Tim.
the old guys are still born to run...
With Springsteen ringing in the ears from Tuesday nights Cardiff concert, 'The Boss' set to making a model of a new hillside house... ah, complete with 'flying' swimming pool and tree house... the client liked it! Next stop pre-app. Hopefully everyone went to Tuesday's concert... ..we'd go down to the river And into the river we'd dive oh down to the river...
RT Recommends ...
The RT team took a stroll over to Somerset house this lunch time to check out the Nicholas Hawksmoor exhibition. The exhbition holds a series of black and white photographs, as well as models, of Hawksmoor's London churches. Helene Binet's photographs reconsider Hawksmoor's architecture in relation to urbanism. RT definitly recommend a visit!
Staff Rides #2
Have you got a name for your bike?
Yes, Bella.
Why did you start scooting to work?
When I moved to London for my Part 1 year out I bought ‘Bella’.
How far do you commute?
Limehouse, East London. Not too far, takes about 20 minutes if I put my foot (twist my hand) down.
What’s the best and worst thing about riding a 1961 Vespa to work?
Best is the looks and comments you get from people. I was once waiting on Tower Bridge for the lights to change, and a group of 20 Japanese tourists starting taking photos of my bike.
Worst is that I don’t have mirrors, and lorry/busses are VERY big compared to me.
How long have you had your bike?
3 years. But she is 52 years old now, so you have to treat an old lady with respect!
Whats your favourite bike accessory?
No bike accessory is cool. The less the better.
Where do you most like to cycle?
Anywhere but the tight streets of Shoreditch are always fun.
Staff Rides #1
Pt2 Architectural Assistant James Ford tells us a little about his bike and what motivated him to cycle to work through the busy London Streets.
Have you got a name for your bike?
My bike is called Larry.
Why did you start cycling to work?
When I first started working for Rocktownsend I used to commute on the tube. I was new to living in central London so it took be a little time to become familiar with the route to work. I think the final push came with the arrival of the Olympics to London. With threats of packed trains and delays I decided to take matters into my own hands and cycle the 5 miles to work.
Whats the best and worst thing about cycling to work?
The best thing has to be the time I save over catching the tube. Its 40 minutes underground compared to 25 on the bike! The worst has to be cycling in the rain and the snow, but as long as you wear the rite clobber you’re all good.
How long have you had your bike?
I've had it a couple of years now. It started life as a Specialized Langster but I can never really leave anything alone so it didn’t take long to swap the wheels, crank, bars and seat out and paint everything green. Triggers broom and all that.
Whats your favourite bike accessory?
My pedals and clips. No.. the bars. Oh I don’t know.
Where do you most like to cycle?
Richmond Park.
James' Marathon Efforts
Congratulations to Rock Townsend's James Ford who completed this year's London Marathon in 4 hours & 21 minutes, raising £1,324.77 for NSPCC.
Well Done James!
SOAS celebrates World Radio Day
UNESCO have announced 13th February as World Radio Day and to celebrate, a variety of practitioners, academics and tools providers are coming together to the School of Oriental and African Studies in London to explore ways in which this traditional platform reaches even the most remote and vulnerable communities. Details of event are available at:
Osmani Centre's new website
The Osmani Trust's new website showcases Rock Townsend's Osmani Centre and the world class community facilties on offer.
Hollywood Costumes
Amazing pieces on display at the Hollywood Costumes Exhibition currently at the V&A: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/exhibition-hollywood-costume/