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February 13, 2009 - Jay Mehler of Kasabian with Mercedes Grower and Lee Starkey attend the 'Heartbreak - An Alternative Valentine'- Rosie and the Gold Bugs at the Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes at the Tavistock Hotel, London, Britain.

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Royal National, Imperial, Tavistock, Bedford, President, Morton and Holiday Inn Hotels Awarding 2023

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Royal National, Imperial, Tavistock, Bedford, President, Morton and Holiday Inn Hotels Awarding 2023

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Royal National, Imperial, Tavistock, Bedford, President, Morton and Holiday Inn Hotels Awarding 2023

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Sirius, the Londoner HCs

Here are some mundane HCs about Sirius the Londoner because I don’t think that side of him gets explored nearly enough:

For @lilacella's birthday week event (Thanks for posting and coming up with the idea :D )

1. Padfoot’s Regent's Park Runs

   Sirius transforms into Padfoot for his morning runs through Regent’s Park. He enjoys the exercise and the bemused looks from Muggles, who assume he’s just some oversized (and scary) dog off-leash.

2. Eating His Way Around the World Sirius loves exploring London’s food markets, and has challenged himself to eat his way around the world without leaving the city. He starts with staples like Borough and Brick Lane but favours lesser-known spots like Leather Lane. He’s game to try anything once, usually without asking too many questions.

3. Builder’s Café and a Full English Sirius has a particular love for a proper builder’s café, the kind with sticky tabletops and builders in high-vis jackets.

4. Chinatown After Dark

   For late-night cravings, it’s always Chinatown. Post-pub. There’s a no-fuss noodle place that hand makes its noodles, and he has a favorite table where he can eat and people-watch. 

5. The Best Bookshop in Bloomsbury

   There’s a second-hand bookshop near the British Museum that he considers his sanctuary. He’s convinced the owner saves the best books just for him (whether that’s true or not). Although he does get annoyed at the swarms of tourists he has to battle just to get in the front door. 

6. Impatient Londoner

He is a typical Londoner. What do you mean the next train is in 2 minutes, it should be here now. Slow walkers are his nemesis, and he knows every Tube shortcut by heart. He first learned them storming out of Grimmauld Place after rows with his parents, but it didn’t take long for him to enjoy navigating the city on his own terms.

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Just in case, some might enjoy. Had to organize some notes.

These are just some of the newer texts that had been promoted in the past few years at the online home of the American Association of Geographers. At: [aag dot org/new-books-for-geographers/]

Tried to narrow down selections to focus on Indigenous, Black, anticolonial, Latin American, oceanic/archipelagic geographies; imaginaries and environmental perception; mobility, borders, carceral/abolition geography; literary and musical ecologies.

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New stuff, early 2024:

A Caribbean Poetics of Spirit (Hannah Regis, University of the West Indies Press, 2024)

Constructing Worlds Otherwise: Societies in Movement and Anticolonial Paths in Latin America (Raúl Zibechi and translator George Ygarza Quispe, AK Press, 2024)

Fluid Geographies: Water, Science, and Settler Colonialism in New Mexico (K. Maria D. Lane, University of Chicago Press, 2024)

Hydrofeminist Thinking With Oceans: Political and Scholarly Possibilities (Tarara Shefer, Vivienne Bozalek, and Nike Romano, Routledge, 2024)

Making the Literary-Geographical World of Sherlock Holmes: The Game Is Afoot (David McLaughlin, University of Chicago Press, 2025)

Mapping Middle-earth: Environmental and Political Narratives in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Cartographies (Anahit Behrooz, Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024)

Midlife Geographies: Changing Lifecourses across Generations, Spaces and Time (Aija Lulle, Bristol University Press, 2024)

Society Despite the State: Reimagining Geographies of Order (Anthony Ince and Geronimo Barrera de la Torre, Pluto Press, 2024)

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New stuff, 2023:

The Black Geographic: Praxis, Resistance, Futurity (Camilla Hawthorne and Jovan Scott Lewis, Duke University Press, 2023)

Activist Feminist Geographies (Edited by Kate Boyer, Latoya Eaves and Jennifer Fluri, Bristol University Press, 2023)

The Silences of Dispossession: Agrarian Change and Indigenous Politics in Argentina (Mercedes Biocca, Pluto Press, 2023)

The Sovereign Trickster: Death and Laughter in the Age of Dueterte (Vicente L. Rafael, Duke University Press, 2022)

Ottoman Passports: Security and Geographic Mobility, 1876-1908 (İlkay Yılmaz, Syracuse University Press, 2023)

The Practice of Collective Escape (Helen Traill, Bristol University Press, 2023)

Maps of Sorrow: Migration and Music in the Construction of Precolonial AfroAsia (Sumangala Damodaran and Ari Sitas, Columbia University Press, 2023)

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New stuff, late 2022:

B.H. Roberts, Moral Geography, and the Making of a Modern Racist (Clyde R. Forsberg, Jr.and Phillip Gordon Mackintosh, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2022)

Environing Empire: Nature, Infrastructure and the Making of German Southwest Africa (Martin Kalb, Berghahn Books, 2022)

Sentient Ecologies: Xenophobic Imaginaries of Landscape (Edited by Alexandra Coțofană and Hikmet Kuran, Berghahn Books 2022)

Colonial Geography: Race and Space in German East Africa, 1884–1905 (Matthew Unangst, University of Toronto Press, 2022)

The Geographies of African American Short Fiction (Kenton Rambsy, University of Mississippi Press, 2022)

Knowing Manchuria: Environments, the Senses, and Natural Knowledge on an Asian Borderland (Ruth Rogaski, University of Chicago Press, 2022)

Punishing Places: The Geography of Mass Imprisonment (Jessica T. Simes, University of California Press, 2021)

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New stuff, early 2022:

Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-fatness as Anti-Blackness (Da’Shaun Harrison, 2021)

Coercive Geographies: Historicizing Mobility, Labor and Confinement (Edited by Johan Heinsen, Martin Bak Jørgensen, and Martin Ottovay Jørgensen, Haymarket Books, 2021)

Confederate Exodus: Social and Environmental Forces in the Migration of U.S. Southerners to Brazil (Alan Marcus, University of Nebraska Press, 2021)

Decolonial Feminisms, Power and Place (Palgrave, 2021)

Krakow: An Ecobiography (Edited by Adam Izdebski & Rafał Szmytka, University of Pittsburgh Press, 2021)

Open Hand, Closed Fist: Practices of Undocumented Organizing in a Hostile State (Kathryn Abrams, University of California Press, 2022)

Unsettling Utopia: The Making and Unmaking of French India (Jessica Namakkal, 2021)

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New stuff, 2020 and 2021:

Mapping the Amazon: Literary Geography after the Rubber Boom (Amanda Smith, Liverpool University Press, 2021)

Geopolitics, Culture, and the Scientific Imaginary in Latin America (Edited by María del Pilar Blanco and Joanna Page, 2020)

Reconstructing public housing: Liverpool’s hidden history of collective alternatives (Matt Thompson, University of Liverpool Press, 2020)

The (Un)governable City: Productive Failure in the Making of Colonial Delhi, 1858–1911 (Raghav Kishore, 2020)

Multispecies Households in the Saian Mountains: Ecology at the Russia-Mongolia Border (Edited by Alex Oehler and Anna Varfolomeeva, 2020)

Urban Mountain Beings: History, Indigeneity, and Geographies of Time in Quito, Ecuador (Kathleen S. Fine-Dare, 2019)

City of Refuge: Slavery and Petit Marronage in the Great Dismal Swamp, 1763-1856 (Marcus P. Nevius, University of Georgia Press, 2020)

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Timothée Chalamet, Paul King, Hugh Grant, Keegan-Michael Key, Simon Farnaby, Calah Lane and Olivia Colman pose during a Wonka cast and filmmakers photocall at Bloomsbury Ballroom on November 29, 2023 in London. ✨🍭✨

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The Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2024 Longlist is here!

I'm sure that long time readers of my blog or followers of my Instagram will know that I have been following the Women's Prize for Fiction very closely for the last few years. I was really excited to discover that they were launching a sister prize celebrating non-fiction written by women (because it definitely tends to get lost in the very male-dominant sphere that is non-fiction). I am not a big non-fiction reader but as I get older, I have found myself becoming more interested in it. I think I'll always be a much bigger fiction reader but there are some genres within non-fiction that I am fascinated by, so it made sense for me to take a look at what the inaugural Women's Prize for Non-Fiction longlist had to offer.

The Women's Prize for Non-Fiction is open to non-fiction books written by women in English and published between 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024. I believe it follows the same rules as the Fiction prize, in that books have to follow a narrative and that translated books are not eligible.

So, here are the 16 books on the first ever Women's Prize for Non-Fiction longlist!

Intervals by Marianne Brooker. Published by Fitzcarraldo Editions on 28th February 2024.

Thunderclap by Laura Cumming. Published by Chatto & Windus on 6th July 2023.

Shadows at Noon by Joya Chatterji. Published by Bodley Head on 13th July 2023.

Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder. Published by Viking on 17th August 2023.

Matrescence by Lucy Jones. Published by Allen Lane on 22nd June 2023.

How To Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair. Published by 4th Estate on 3rd October 2023.

Some People Need Killing by Patricia Evangelista. Published by Grove Press on 2nd November 2023.

Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI by Madhumita Murgia. Published by Picador on 28th March 2024.

Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution by Cat Bohannon. Published by Hutchinson Heinemann on 12th October 2023.

The Britannias: An Island Quest by Alice Albinia. Published by Allen Lane on 19th October 2023.

All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, A Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles. Published by Profile Books on 13th July 2023.

The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary by Sarah Ogilvie. Published by Chatto & Windus on 7th September 2023.

Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein. Published by Allen Lane on 12th September 2023.

Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts and the Death of Freedom by Grace Blakeley. Published by Bloomsbury on 14th March 2024.

A Flat Place by Noreen Masud. Published by Hamish Hamilton on 27th April 2023.

Young Queens: Three Renaissance Women and the Price of Power by Leah Redmond Chang. Published by Bloomsbury on 11th May 2023.

So, there's the longlist. There is a good mixture in terms of theme and I'm sure a lot of people will be excited about that. I'm afraid that for me, I'm really not very interested in many of them. I have copies of Eve and Some People Need Killing, so I'll be reading them. I am also interested in Doppelganger and Wifedom but they're both very expensive in all formats at the moment, so I'll see if I can get library copies. However, almost all of the others just aren't speaking to me!

The shortlist will be announced on 27th March and the winner will be announced on 13th June, which is the same date as the winner of the Fiction Prize. So, I imagine the award ceremony will be a very big celebration of women's writing, which is always an exciting event.

What do you think of the longlist? Will you be reading any? Have you read any? Should I pick up any that I don't think I'm interested in? Let me know!

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My 10 Favorite Plays I Read in 2022

Stage Kiss by Sarah Ruhl (2011)

“Art imitates Life. Life imitates Art. When two actors with a history are thrown together as romantic leads in a forgotten 1930s melodrama, they quickly lose touch with reality as the story onstage follows them offstage.” (Concord Theatricals)

Trifles by Susan Glaspell (1916)

“In a small Iowa farmhouse, surly and reclusive farmer John Wright was found murdered. His apathetic wife Minnie is the prime and only suspect, and sitting in jail for the crime. Now, a small group of people enter the home, looking for the clues that would explain why a woman would suddenly strangle her husband in the night. While County Attorney Henderson, Sheriff Peters, and neighbor Mr. Hale roam the house looking for clues, the women (Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale) examine the “trifles” of a country kitchen, such as frozen jars of preserves and a poorly sewn quilt. But as the women look closer at Minnie’s world, they make a bone-chilling discovery. Inspired by a true story, Susan Glaspell’s Trifles is a seminal play of early 20th-century American theatre and helped define American realism as we know it.” (StageAgent)

Peerless by Jiehae Park (2017)

“Asian-American twins M and L have given up everything to get into The College. So when D, a one-sixteenth Native American classmate, gets “their” spot instead, they figure they’ve got only one option: kill him. A darkly comedic take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth about the very ambitious and the cut-throat world of high school during college admissions.” (Concord Theatricals)

Blue Stockings by Jessica Swale (2013)

“1896. Girton College, Cambridge, the first college in Britain to admit women. ...In Jessica Swale's debut play, Blue Stockings, Tess Moffat and her fellow first years are determined to win the right to graduate. But little do they anticipate the hurdles in their way: the distractions of love, the cruelty of the class divide or the strength of the opposition, who will do anything to stop them. The play follows them over one tumultuous academic year, in their fight to change the future of education.” (Nick Hern Books)

Harvest by Manjula Padmanabhan (1998)

“A dark satire, Harvest tells the story of an impoverished family and the Faustian contract they enter into with a shadowy international corporation: fabulous wealth in exchange for the organs of one of its members. As Ginni, the glamorous American woman who hopes to receive the organs, invades their one-room home via an interactive video device, the play lays bare the transactional nature of human relationships–even the most intimate ones.” (Hachette India)

Nell Gwynn by Jessica Swale (2016)

“London, 1660. King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers. Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. But at a time when women are second-class citizens, can her charm and spirit protect her from the dangers of the Court?” (Nick Hern Books)

How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel (1997)

“A wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man. HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE is the story of a woman who learns the rules of the road and life from behind the wheel.” (Concord Theatricals)

Tipping the Velvet by Laura Wade (2015), adapted from the novel by Sarah Waters

“It's 1887 and Nancy Astley sits in the audience at her local music hall: she doesn't know it yet, but the next act on the bill will change her life. Tonight is the night she'll fall in love… with the thrill of the stage and with Kitty Butler, a girl who wears trousers. Giddy with desire and hungry for experience, Nancy follows Kitty to London where unimaginable adventures await.” (Bloomsbury)

King Charles III by Mike Bartlett (2014)

Written in the style and structure of a Shakespeare play, King Charles III is a future history play which follows Charles’ ascent to the throne.  “Prince Charles has waited his entire life to ascend to the British throne. But after the Queen’s death, he immediately finds himself wrestling his conscience over a bill to sign into law. With the future of the monarchy under threat, protests on the streets, and his family in disarray, Charles must grapple with his own identity and purpose, to decide whether, in the twenty-first century, the British crown still has any real power.” (PBS)

In the Other Room, Or the Vibrator Play by Sarah Ruhl (2009)

“Set in the 1880s at the dawn of the age of electricity and based on the bizarre historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat 'hysterical' women (and some men), the play centers on a doctor and his wife and how his new therapy affects their entire household.” (Concord Theatricals)

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The meanwhile started at Camden Town Station and ended at Liverpool Street. I remember getting the train to the Stratford Centre, one night at the end of May, and being mystified by how eastward we were heading. When we stumbled through the 9-to-5-workers and the pub goers out of Stratford Station, Annie and I looked at each other and came to the same realisation: “This London doesn’t belong”. It was probably the other way around, but to live there you must think of the city as your creation. This way, instead of being the smallest piece in a matryoshka world, the city expands as much or as far as you want it to. We had four northern stars: the BFI as the great divider of the Thames, the ponds at Hampstead Heath as the edges of summer, Brick Lane as our East End Camden and Bloomsbury as the little blue dot on the map, next to our accommodation. 

The meanwhile was also a matter of time, the bit we held and the bit we saw in front of us. Metaphors of waiting rooms and manifestation practices were lost on us; we knew our moment was then, and the only thing we successfully manifested were black americanos and 10-pound lottery tickets to Hamilton. But we were keenly aware that what we did we did for narration, so that some version of us – a version that would’ve conquered the meanwhile and tamed it to the future – could give meaning to our reality. Just like geography, time was ours to morph. That is, ultimately, the meaning of the meanwhile: not a limbo, not a journey and not really an in-between. I was in London and my destination was New York, but my destination was London as well, another city that expanded further than Aldgate and further than the Tate. I despised thinking of Italy, of humid countryside and words that couldn’t express now, and I longed for warm hugs and community. I loved my friends deeply and at the same time couldn’t stand their deep knowledge of me, the fact that I wouldn’t be able to swipe my personality clean and start on a new slate. My magical thinking was only as powerful as my sense of novelty.

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Hi S! Update on Kenya boy - we’ve kept up talking and he’s back in the UK for a few days this next week! Flying visit but he has asked to hang out so eeeek. Any cute London date recommendations for something chill are welcome 🧡🧡

Ah so cute!

My favorite London dates are going to a museum and then having a neighborhood wander. The BM is good for this, visit the museum and then go to the London Review of Books, have a wander around Bloomsbury, maybe over to exmouth market or Lamb's Conduit street. Actually wait there's an awesome bar over there! WC Bloomsbury, in a converted old loo, super intimate and romantic.

The Sir John Soane museum is also super interesting and especially good for their after dark events. And the V&A, then you can head down into Chelsea.

In non-museum ideas, crazy golf is always fun, food crawl in China town (try Rasa Sayang for Malaysian, and def get pandan cake from the bakery on dean street), shopping along brick lane (DF is solid for tacos, stop into Libreria the bookshop), south bank (go to the food market behind the South Bank Center for duck burgers from Frenchie, could pop into the Tate modern)... If none of those sound good pop back for more and I'll see what I can do!

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“Sit down,” he said. “I’ve brought some candied citron.” And he sat on a bench in the sun. She would not speak, but the citron slices were hard to resist. Eventually she sat on the far end of the bench. She took the slices and ate them, all the while looking the other way. After a while she curled on the bench like a cat, her back to him, but in such a way that the back of her head just touched the side of his leg. It seemed she fell asleep. Galileo sat there looking at the strawberry plants at his feet. The new leaves came out of the ground neatly folded. Any new leaf was a remarkable thing when considered closely. The little plant emerged from brown mud that was granulated and unpromising. Wet dirt, nothing more. And yet there were the new leaves. Earth, water, air, the subtle fire of sunlight, driving the life into everything. Something in the mix of these, and something beyond them … For a long time he sat there staring, feeling on the edge of understanding, of seeing things clearly. The feeling swelled in him as he realized that it was an emotion he felt all the time, that his entire life had been one protracted case of presque vu. Almost seen! Almost understood! The blue sky quivered with this feeling. On his way home he stopped to see the abbess. Recently Arcangela had been leaving the convent and wandering Arcetri and the country lanes around the village, until someone noticed and she had to be retrieved. Now Galileo said to the abbess, “Just let her go if she goes. She’ll always come back in time for supper. If she doesn’t I’ll send one of the boys out to get her.” THEN, BECAUSE HE WAS OLD, because he had lost everything and all the people he loved most had died, because life had no meaning and there was nothing left to do to fill his preposthumous hours, he occupied his time writing up his results from the experiments he and Mazzoleni had performed in Padua, forty years before.

Maria Galilei - Letters to Father_ Suor Maria Celeste to Galileo, 1623-1633-Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (2009) (Maria Galilei)

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How Can You Send Flowers Online in Dubai Effortlessly?

Sending flowers online in Dubai has become one of the most convenient ways to share love, express emotions, and celebrate special occasions. With the fast-paced lives many of us lead, finding time to visit a flower shop can be challenging. But what if you could send flowers online Dubai from the comfort of your home or office? This article will guide you through the process of sending flowers online, highlight the benefits, and provide insights into choosing the best service for your needs. Here’s why online flower delivery is becoming a favorite choice for Dubai residents.

Why Choose Online Flower Delivery in Dubai?

Dubai is a city known for its busy lifestyle. The convenience of online flower delivery allows you to send beautiful bouquets to friends, family, and loved ones without the hassle of physically going to a flower shop. This service is ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or even as a simple “thinking of you” gesture. Additionally, online flower delivery services often provide options that are more diverse and creative than what you might find in traditional flower shops.

What Are the Advantages of Sending Flowers Online?

When you send flowers online in Dubai, you enjoy several benefits that make it worthwhile. Here are a few reasons why more people are choosing online flower delivery:

Convenience: You can order flowers any time, from anywhere. Online flower shops are open 24/7, allowing you to place an order even at midnight if needed.

Variety: Many online flower delivery services offer a wide selection of flowers, arrangements, and even customized bouquets to suit different tastes and occasions.

Speed and Efficiency: Some services offer same-day or next-day delivery, ensuring that your flowers arrive fresh and on time. This can be a lifesaver for last-minute gift decisions.

Customization: Online flower delivery allows you to add a personal touch, whether it’s a special note, a unique arrangement, or even additional gifts like chocolates or balloons.

How to Send Flowers Online in Dubai?

The process of sending flowers online is simple and user-friendly. Here are the steps to make it happen:

Choose a Reliable Flower Delivery Service: Look for an online florist with a good reputation in Dubai. Check customer reviews, delivery options, and the variety they offer. Bloomsbury Lane, for instance, is known for its high-quality flowers and timely delivery.

Select the Flower Arrangement: Most online platforms categorize flowers by occasion, type, and price range. Choose a bouquet that resonates with the message you wish to send. Many services offer a wide array of choices, from classic roses to exotic orchids.

Add a Personalized Message: This is your chance to make the gift more meaningful. Adding a few heartfelt words can make a huge difference, turning a beautiful bouquet into a cherished memory.

Choose the Delivery Time and Address: Many flower delivery services in Dubai offer flexible delivery options. Some even allow you to select a specific time for delivery, which is ideal if you want the flowers to arrive at a particular moment.

Make Payment: The last step is to pay for your order. Most online services accept various payment methods, making it easy and secure to complete the transaction.

What Occasions Are Ideal for Sending Flowers Online in Dubai?

Flowers are a versatile gift that can fit into any occasion. Here are some of the most popular occasions for sending flowers online:

Birthdays: A bright bouquet can make someone’s birthday memorable. You can add a “Happy Birthday” note to make the gesture more personal.

Anniversaries: Surprise your partner with a romantic arrangement of their favorite flowers. A bouquet delivered right to their doorstep can make the day extra special.

Weddings: Congratulate newlyweds by sending a stunning floral arrangement to their home or wedding venue.

Mother’s Day: Show your appreciation for your mother with a thoughtful floral gift that expresses love and gratitude.

Valentine’s Day: Flowers, especially roses, are a timeless gift for expressing love. Sending flowers online makes it easy to surprise your loved one on this romantic day.

Get Well Soon: Flowers can brighten anyone’s day, especially someone recovering from an illness. A “Get Well Soon” bouquet can lift their spirits.

Just Because: Sometimes, the best reason to send flowers is no reason at all. Sending a bouquet simply to let someone know you’re thinking of them is a wonderful surprise.

How to Ensure Quality When Sending Flowers Online?

When you send flowers online in Dubai, it’s natural to wonder if the flowers will be fresh and vibrant upon arrival. Here’s how to ensure quality in your online flower delivery:

Check for Freshness Guarantees: Reputable online flower services often guarantee the freshness of their products. Bloomsbury Lane, for example, takes pride in delivering only the freshest flowers to its customers.

Read Customer Reviews: Reviews can offer valuable insights into the quality of flowers and the reliability of delivery. Look for comments about freshness, arrangement, and punctuality.

Choose Seasonal Flowers: Opting for seasonal blooms often means fresher flowers, as they are readily available and usually last longer.

Consider Customization Options: Some florists allow you to add finishing touches to the arrangement, such as adding greenery, specific wrapping styles, or a unique vase.

Is Online Flower Delivery in Dubai Expensive?

The cost of sending flowers online in Dubai can vary based on factors like flower type, arrangement complexity, and delivery speed. While some arrangements can be pricey, many online services provide options for every budget. Bloomsbury Lane offers a range of affordable arrangements without compromising on quality. Additionally, many services offer discounts, deals, or loyalty programs, which can make online flower delivery more affordable.

What Makes Bloomsbury Lane a Preferred Choice for Flower Delivery in Dubai?

Bloomsbury Lane is dedicated to providing customers with a seamless flower delivery experience in Dubai. Here’s why many people choose Bloomsbury Lane for sending flowers online:

Handcrafted Arrangements: Each bouquet is thoughtfully crafted, ensuring that it carries the right emotions for every occasion.

On-Time Delivery: Bloomsbury Lane prides itself on its timely deliveries, whether it’s a same-day order or a scheduled delivery for a future date.

Wide Variety: With an extensive selection of flowers and arrangements, Bloomsbury Lane makes it easy for customers to find the perfect bouquet for any event.

Customer Satisfaction: With a focus on quality and customer service, Bloomsbury Lane has garnered positive reviews and a loyal customer base in Dubai.

Conclusion

Sending flowers online in Dubai offers convenience, choice, and customization, making it an excellent option for expressing your feelings and celebrating special occasions. With services like Bloomsbury Lane, you can trust that your flowers will be fresh, beautifully arranged, and delivered on time. Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or a simple “thinking of you” message, online flower delivery makes it easy to bring a smile to someone’s face.

By following these steps, you can send flowers online Dubai effortlessly, ensuring that your loved ones feel special and appreciated.

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London’s Top 4 Fun Offers: Bowling, Shuffleboard, and More!

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Menu Options Option One - One hour of karaoke with a glass of prosecco or a bottle of Budweiser beer Option Two - One hour of karaoke with a glass of prosecco and one hour of bottomless pizza (Salami, Spinach, or Vegan Margherita) - A glass of prosecco or a bottle of Budweiser beer Option Three - A game of bowling and a selected burger or hot dog (All Star Burger, Rooster Burger, or Plain Jane hot dog with vegan option) served with skinny fries Need to Know - Voucher Validity: Until September 1, 2024. - Karaoke Availability: All day, all week. - Bowling Availability: Monday to Friday. - Age Restriction: 18+ only. - Redemption: Email vouchers@allstarlanes.co.uk with your booking confirmation, preferred date, and time. Present voucher on arrival. - Cancellation Policy: Inform changes/cancellations within 72 hours of your booking to reuse the voucher. Locations - Holborn: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place WC1B 4DA - Brick Lane: 95 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL - Stratford: 2nd floor, Westfield Stratford City London, E20 1ET - White City: Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way, London, W12 7FU ShuffleBoard Bar London Offers: £25 for two people, including shuffleboard, pizza, and a drink Enjoy a fun-filled outing with champion-sized shuffleboard tables, a fully stocked bar, and delicious food. The venue features graffiti-lined walls, live DJs, and live sports screenings, including the Premier League, World Cup, F1, and NFL/NBA. Additional games include pool, foosball, and classic arcade machines. Highlights - One Hour of Shuffleboard: Enjoy a full shuffleboard experience. - Food and Drinks: Includes pizza with a side or dessert and a pint or glass of wine. - Exclusive Discount: Save over 55% with Time Out! Need to Know - Voucher Details: One-hour shuffleboard play, one pizza, and two drinks for two people at ShuffleBoard Bar London. - Booking Requirements: Minimum booking of two people; one voucher per two people. - Availability: Sunday to Wednesday, 12 pm - 10 pm; Thursday to Friday, 12 pm – 7 pm. - Redemption: Email your booking confirmation to info@shuffleboardbarlondon.com  with your preferred date and time. Present your voucher on arrival. - Cancellation: 24-hour notice required. - Voucher Validity: Until November 30, 2024. - Location: 37 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SE. - Restrictions: Cannot be cancelled, amended, exchanged, refunded, or used with other offers. Get up to 50% discount tickets to Market Hall-Pass and enjoy live music. Every third Friday, join the cultural celebration at Market Hall-Pass. Engage your senses in a musical journey across continents, enjoy passport-themed elements, and sample exotic tastes. Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of global traditions and music at Market Halls, Oxford Street! Highlights - Musical Melting Pot: Enjoy a diverse array of rhythms and harmonies at Market Halls. - Free Macaron: First 100 tickets include a complimentary macaron from Em for Macaron. - Delicious Food and Drinks: Choose from nine food vendors and two bars. - Special Performance: Featuring Jackson Mathod on July 19. When and Where - Date and Time: Every third Friday of the month, July 19 to December 20, 2024, 6 pm - 10 pm. - Location: Market Halls, Oxford Street, 9 Holles Street, London W1G 0BD. Need to Know - Voucher Details: Valid for a ticket to Market Hall-Pass at Market Halls Oxford Street. - Booking Requirements: Valid only for your selected option. - Age Restriction: 18 and over. - Event Timing: Doors open at 6 pm; event runs from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. - Redemption: Present your booking confirmation upon arrival at the box office. - Cancellation Policy: Tickets cannot be cancelled, amended, exchanged, refunded, or used with other offers. For £10, get award-winning Wingman's Wings together with a pint of beer or bubbly. Nothing hits the soul like perfect chicken wings, and Wingmans has the answer. This award-winning restaurant specializes in comfort foods with seven signature sauces. Enjoy flavors like Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese & Celery, Sweet & Smokey BBQ, Jamaican' Me Crazy (EXTRA HOT SAUCE!), Shanghai Oriental, Shanghai Cauliflower, and Sweet & Spicy Bancoq. Pair your wings with a pint of beer or cider, a glass of prosecco, or a soft drink. Highlights - Locations: Enjoy at Wingmans Soho or Kilburn. - Tasty Flavours: Choose from seven mouthwatering homemade flavours. - Drinks Included: Pair your wings with a pint of beer/cider, a glass of prosecco, or a soft drink. - Great Savings: Get 50% off! When and Where - Availability: Monday to Friday, 12 pm - 5 pm. - Locations: - Soho: 29-31 Old Compton St, London W1D 5JS - Kilburn: 332 Kilburn High Rd, London NW6 2QN What’s on the Menu? A Choice of Wings: - Buffalo + Blue Cheese & Celery (GF) - Sweet & Smokey BBQ (GF) - Shanghai Oriental (GF) - Bangcoq Szech One (GF) - Jamaican' Me Crazy (EXTRA HOT! GF) - Shanghai Cauliflower (V) - K-Town Peanut Butter Crunch (+£2) - Truffalo Wings (+£2) Choice of Beer or Bubbles: - Pint of Wingmans Lager - Pint of Wingmans Cider - Glass of Prosecco - Soft Drink Need to Know - Voucher Validity: Valid for a portion of wings and a drink at Wingmans Soho & Kilburn until September 30, 2024. - Booking: Enter your voucher code when making your booking online via the link in your confirmation. Present your voucher upon arrival. - Service Charge: A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill, with 100% distributed to the Wingmans team. - Cancellation Policy: Inform the restaurant of any changes/cancellations within 48 hours. Cancellations after this time will deem the voucher redeemed. - Exclusions: Excludes bank holidays. - Dietary Requirements: Contact Wingmans to ensure your dietary requirements can be accommodated before purchasing a voucher. Enjoy award-winning chicken wings and drinks at a fantastic discount! 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