Tomorrow we will take a break from studying English at UIC London and go for a bite of lunch at the famous and oldest food market in London. Located under the railway bridge leading into London Bridge Station this historic market has become known as “London’s Larder” due to all the delicious, fresh and mouth-watering treats you can buy there. From savoury delights such as venison burgers, soups and open-grilled cheese sandwiches to delicate Parisian pastries, chunks of chocolate brownies and oozing doughnuts this is the ultimate destination for lunch in London.

We are meeting at UIC e-learning at 1.30pm on Friday 27^th January if you would like to join us on this culinary tour!

Tara xx

Fancy getting out of the city this weekend? Why not book this bargain day trip to visit the beautiful Isle of Wight. Meet other students and practise your English!

The Isle of Wight is a British island and county in the English Channel between three and five miles from the south coast of Great Britain. It is situated south of the county of Hampshire and is separated from mainland England by the Solent. Popular since Victorian times as a holiday resort, the Isle of Wight is known for its natural beauty and for its world-famous sailing based in Cowes.

On the day trip you will get the chance to visit…
East Cowes has been more characterised by industry than West Cowes in which yachting predominates, which some would argue has produced a cultural rift, leading to East Cowes being referred to derisively as Narnia by the West, due to the alleged eccentricity of its inhabitants.

Shanklin has two beaches; ‘Small Hope Beach’ and ‘Hope Beach.’ Small Hope Beach eventually meets Sandown Beach Hope Beach stretches in the opposite direction. Above Hope Beach is the esplanade which boasts some traditional seaside attractions, a cliff lift to carry you from the seafront to the top of the cliff, several cafes and restaurants and pubs, and a large, clean beach. There used to be a pier, but sadly, this was destroyed in the Great Storm of 1987. The esplanade along the beach is occupied by hotels and restaurants for the most part, and is one of the most tourist-oriented parts of the town. The other is the Old Village, at the top of Shanklin Chine.

Book your place with Tara on Tuesday or Thursday in e-learning between 10-11am – places are limited so please book early!

Tara xx

Today we took a break from studying English went out and spent a few hours exploring London and luckily the weather stayed nice for us. We started off by jumping on the tube and heading to Victoria where we then walked to Buckingham Palace. Did you know, it was originally built as a townhouse for the Duke of Buckingham in 1705. Also, before the facade or east front with the balcony, was added by Prince Albert the famous Marble Arch stood at the entrance of the Palace till being relocated in 1851 to the junction of Oxford Street and Park Lane.

After a few snaps and history we walked through St James Park, one of the oldest of the Royal Parks in London and a must see for all visitors to London, if only to enjoy the inquisitive and rather mischievous squirrels! The park has always held animals, particularly birds which can still be seen today including pelicans, but in the past has also included camels, crocodiles and an elephant!

Onwards then to Westminster Abbey where we took in the beautiful architecture and discovered that since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1080 all monarchs (except one) have been crowned here. We also saw the Houses of  Parliament and of course….Big Ben!

Do come and join us on our next walking tour of the city, check the UIC Social Notice Board in e-learning for more up-coming events.

Tara x