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CITY MATTERS
CITY LIVING
Usually so focussed on artefacts,
the Museum of London i switching
focus to the future and how cities
may look in 100 years Page 10
HEATING UP
Warmer weather is taking over and
meat is hitting grill everywhere; find
out how one South African joint has
turned around its fortunes Page 11
CITY MATTERS
Force: We’re prime
target for terrorists
10 - 16 May 2017 The City of London’s FREE hyperlocal newspaper Edition 032
EXCLUSIVE
THE Square Mile’s police chief admits the City
wi l always be a target for terrorists but stressed
tha the force is using every available resource to
counter the threat of an attack.
With recent terror-related incidents in
Westminster and across the globe dominating
headlines, City of London Police is working harder
than ever to make the Square Mile a safe a place as
possible for people to live, work and visit.
Commander Jane Gyford, who led the force’s
a tack, when five people were murdered during an
a tempted assault on Parliament, is at the forefront
of counter terrorism policing in the UK.
She understands innately the responsibility on
the police to keep the public safe, suppor the City’s
business community, and ensure that police officers
are prepared for any eventuality.
“It’s a sad fact that, as an area of historical,
cultural and economic significance, the City of
London wi l always be a target for those intent
on causing high-profile disruption,” she told City
“That’s why we use everything at our disposal
to tackle these threats and work closely with other
police forces and security services to identify parts
of the Square Mile which may be particularly
sensitive to any attempt to cause harm, including
vehicle-borne a tacks such as the one seen in
Westminster last month.”
When the incident took place near the Palace
response in the aftermath of the 22 April Westminster
Security
BUT COMMANDER SAYS SQUARE MILE WILL NOT COWER
MYANMAR leader Aung San Suu Kyi
was awarded an Honorary Freedom of the
City of London on Monday amidst a storm
of controversy that saw members of the
Corporation’s common council boycott the
ceremony and protesters picket Guildha l.
The Nobel laureate was presented with
the accolade by former Lord Mayor Sir Alan
Yarrow, acting in the absence of current Lord
Mayor Dr Andrew Parmley, who was overseas.
The City of London said the award was in
recognition of her “non-violent struggle over
many years for democracy and her steadfast
backlash: protesters
opposed the ceremony
FREEDOM FIGHTERS
dedication to create a society where people can
live in peace, security and freedom.”
It is the highest honour the City can bestow on
an individual, and puts Suu Kyi in the company
of Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Florence
Nightingale, and Princess Diana.
But the decision sparked anger amongst
Burmese rights activists who say Suu Kyi does
not deserve the award because of her refusal
to speak out over a legations of crimes by
Myanmar’s security forces against minority
Rohingya Muslims. Suu Kyi has seen her
Fresh face takes over:
introducing the
Corporation’s new
policy chief PAGE 3
From the residents:
Bi ly Mann pens the
first Golden Lane
Gazette PAGE 6
Made in Clerkenwe l
creatives prepare to
pitch up for the final
time PAGE 12
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News Matters
City asked to
remain vigilant
From Front Page
in the face of the horrific
attack.
“Once again police
officers were at the
forefront, showing
remarkable bravery as
they defended people
against the evil of
terrorism,” he said.
“My thoughts and
prayers, and those of the
officers and staff of City
of London Police, are
with those who lost loved
ones or sustained injuries
in the attack on Saturday
night.
Terror warning
came weeks ago
From Front Page
services across the
country, including
in the City,” she said
after the Westminster
tragedy.
“It’s a sad fact that,
as an area of historical,
cultural and economic
significance, the City of
London will always be
a target for those intent
on causing high-profile
disruption.”
City Police officers
were on the scene
on Saturday night
supporting colleagues
from the Met, and
the brave work of the
emergency service teams
has been widely praised
in the aftermath.
On Sunday morning
the Commissioner for
the Metropolitan Police,
Cressida Dick, said: “In
the early hours of this
morning, I have visited
one of the hospitals
where the injured are
being treated.
“There, I heard truly
remarkable stories of
extraordinary brave
actions by officers – on
and off duty – who were
first on the scene.
“I also heard of
colleagues from other
emergency services and
members of the public
who ran towards the
danger as this incident
unfolded.
Suspects
“Many, many people
risked their own safety to
help others and to treat
those seriously injured
and, indeed, to confront
the suspects involved.
“It is clear to me that
the courage of those
people during and
following the attack was
extraordinary and I
pay tribute to all of them
who came to the aid of
those in need during
this dreadful attack – I
am sure they helped to
save lives.”
From the initial
reports of the attack it
took officers just eight
minutes to shoot dead
the three assailants.
But a third attack in
as many months has
left the nation calling
for decisive action, with
government coming
in for criticism over
cuts to police budgets
and how it could have
impacted the ability of
officers to prevent the
recent atrocities.
In a statement from
10 Downing Street
on Sunday morning,
Theresa May said
“enough was enough”
and called for a review
of the UK’s anti-terror
strategy.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FIRM FILES THIRD LAWSUIT
Gov back in court
over air quality row
AS the Square Mile continues to rank among the worst pollution
hotspots in the Capital, an environmental law group is taking the
government back to the High Court in a bid to improve “majorly
flawed” plans to tackle the UK’s deadly air quality, writes Anahita
Hossein-Pour.
ClientEarth said it was left with no option but to file a lawsuit for
the third time after improvement demands sent to the Department
for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on newly
published air quality proposals were refused.
The government draft, published in May, sets out a strategy
to tackle excessive nitrogen dioxide levels in the UK’s town and
cities, accompanied by a six-week open consultation which ends on
15 June.
DEFRA has lost two court cases in the last two years to ClientEarth
for failing to meet its legal obligations in tackling illegal limits of air
pollution as soon as possible.
CEO of ClientEarth James Thornton said: ““We are challenging
on two fronts because of the urgency of this country’s public health
crisis.
“We’re asking the High Court to consider the problems with the
plans and consultation. That is now in the court’s hands.
“In the meantime, it is important for as many people as possible to
tell DEFRA that the plans don’t make sense and won’t tackle illegal
air quality in our towns and cities.”
Pollutants
London surpassed pollution levels in Beijing on certain days this
January, and around 9,000 people die a year in relation to the city’s
toxic air.
The City of London ranks as “moderate” in its level of daily air
pollution, but Royal College of Physicians spokesperson Professor
Stephen Holgate said, for almost all pollutants, there is no safe level
with adverse health effects.
Professor Holgate said: “An increasingly important driver for
many chronic diseases is the chronic, cumulative lifetime exposure
to pollution, so moderate levels certainly contribute to the overall
mortality and morbidity linked to air pollution.”
While the Corporation’s air quality strategy recognises that the
main local source of pollution comes from road traffic, Greater
London, Europe and even Africa are attributed to making up 80% of
particulate pollution in the Square Mile.
Sir John Cass’ Foundation Primary School, in Duke’s Place, which
took part in the DEFRA-funded Clean Air Zone Project for schools,
has been directly affected by the growing problem.
In January teachers were forced to reduce outdoor activities for its
pupils after London was hit with a red alert warning.
Locally, initiatives such as the CityAir app, Close the Door
Campaign, and Science in the City have been launched by the
Corporation in efforts to reduce emissions, while the recent Hack
the City event also took on a ‘green’ theme as it sought to address
overcrowding and the ease of mobility in the Square Mile’s Eastern
Cluster.
Last year, the authority was also awarded £990,000 by the
Mayor of London to set up a Low Emission Neighbourhood in the
Barbican, Guildhall and Barts area, which will come into full effect
by 2019.
Brakes applied to hike
BARBICAN residents were given a stay of execution on Monday when
a proposed hike in car park fees was shelved.
Motorists were facing the prospect of paying £2,000 a year to park
at the estate under the plans – a 63% leap from their current £1,225
annual bill.
But bowing to the pressure of a petition calling for a review of
calculations, the City’s Barbican residential committee agreed to push
back any decision to increase costs.
The committee said that a fuller report, complete with potential
alternative uses for the space, will instead be commissioned. In the
meantime costs will be raised in line with inflation.
Resident Ian Posner, who launched the petition and attended the
meeting, wrote on the Barbican Talk forum: “The valuation was rejected
because it lacked serious analytical depth, made unsubstantiated
assumptions and used poor comparable evidence.”
Old Street
Barbican
Long Lane
smog city: the Square
Mile’s daily air pollution
figures are ranked
as “moderate”
Photo by David Holt
Resilient
“City of London
Police are working
alongside colleagues
from the Metropolitan
Police Service and
British Transport Police
in a co-ordinated,
pan-London policing
response to the terrorist
threat.
“As the City returns
to work, people will see
more officers, both armed
and unarmed, on patrol
as we seek to reassure
everyone in this most
resilient of cities.
“We urge people to be
vigilant in the coming
days and report anything
to police that seems
suspicious or out of
place.”
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Business Matters
Docklands gets
sky-high living
CITYMATTERS.LONDON
artist’s impression:
how Spire London
could shape up
Legals walking tall
A TEAM of solicitors swapped their smart suits
and shoes for Lycra and trainers as they took
part in this year’s London Legal Walk.
The Mackrell Turner Garrett (MTG)
contingent joined more than 12,000 walkers, all
from the legal profession, who took part in the
10km amble through the Capital.
Alison Green, Robert Watson, Patrik
Jacobsson, Donna Martin, Kirsty Wright and
Stephanie Winter (pictured) donned white
T-shirts to represent MTG, which finds its
origins in the City more than 150 years ago.
Awareness
Each year the London Legal Walk raises
funds for a range of charities that provide
life changing legal advice and representation
to those in need; and 2017 made for a record
breaking edition with 700 teams getting in on
the act.
Alison, who is a partner at the firm, said:
“We felt very honoured to be taking part in
this year’s walk with so many of our peers from
across the Capital.
“It was fantastic to see the legal profession
turn out to support some wonderful causes and
raise awareness of the help it provides to people
in need.”
The total raised is due to be announced in the
near future.
DOCKLANDS will soon be home to the tallest
residential building in western Europe.
Construction of Spire London, which will
tower 235metres above the Capital when
complete, will begin later this year after Chinese
developer Greenland Group confirmed AECOM
as its preferred partner for the £800million
build.
“Spire London is set to become one of London’s
iconic, landmark buildings, and it is vital that
we have the right team in place that can deliver
a project of this scale,” said managing director
of Greenland (UK) Wenhao Qian.
“AECOM has been a trusted partner for
Greenland on our extensive portfolio, and
we are delighted to have awarded them the
pre-construction services agreement for the
main construction works.”
A total of 861 one, two and three-bedroom
apartments and penthouses will be delivered as
part of the project, which will span 67 storeys.
Strengthening
Dan McQuade, group president of AECOM
Construction Services, said he was looking
forward to getting started.
“It will be our fifth project working together
[with Greenland] across the globe,” he said.
“We look forward to further strengthening
head in the clouds:
almost, at the peak of
this imperious tower
our relationship and helping Greenland to bring
the vision to life”.
Piling work currently being undertaken by
foundations specialist Bachy Soletanche is set
for completion by November, which will allow
AECOM to begin work on the basement and
main build by the end of this year.
Spire London has been designed by architects
Larry Malcic and Christopher Colosimo of
HoK, alongside interior designer Nicola
Fontanella of Argent.
The build is scheduled for completion in late
2020.

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Community Matters
What’s on in and
around the City
CITYMATTERS.LONDON
mixing it up: DJ Jeff Mills has
enhanced his reputation as a
music maker in the past decade
TOUR / Docklands Regeneration
The Crossrail project is the catalyst for
sweeping changes across the Capital, and the
Docklands is no exception – though the site
is far from unfamiliar with the concept of
change. The Museum of London has decided
to give guests a chance to see exactly how
those changes are taking hold locally, while
also exploring the original changes to a then
derelict West India Docks that transformed the
patch into a thriving business hub. Tours last
90 minutes.
10 June, 2pm, book tickets online via
museumoflondon.org.uk
Museum of London Docklands, No.1
Warehouse, West India Quay E14 4AL
FESTIVAL / Just Vibez Carnival
The sights and sounds of the Caribbean,
specifically Trinidad and Tobago, are on their
way to the Southbank as part of the Just Vibez
Carnival. Swaggering into the heart of the
Capital this month, a packed bill features a
steel band, classic soca jam sessions, limbo, a
carnival costume parade, and West Indian food
and drink among plenty else. Organisers say
that all ages are welcome to bring their flags,
whistles and costumes as the centre celebrates a
truly vibrant culture.
10 June, 2pm, free
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road SE1 8XX
TALK / The London Salon: Memory
Part of the City Now City Future exhibition
running throughout 2017, this salon comprises
an evening of readings and talks considering
the rich and disturbing character of London
in the modern age. Writers, artists and
architects will be on hand to discuss the “lived
experience” of the city and tell stories about
foreignness, underpasses and failed utopias.
The informal session is one of a series of salons
due to take place in the coming months, and
is designed to give guests the opportunity to
critically assess everything from fashion to
identity, power to protest, and how these
facets of life are shaped by London, and vice
versa. Curated by writer Jes Fernie, speakers
include Ruby Cowling, Ben Judah, Laura
Oldfield Ford, Liza Fior and Shola Amoo.
13 June, 7pm, book tickets online via
museumoflondon.org.uk
Museum of London, 150 London Wall
EC2Y 5HN
GIG / Grand Union Orchestra: Song of
Contagion
Ever wondered what would happen if you
teamed up a distinguished scientist with
internationally-acclaimed jazz and world
musicians? The answer is Song of Contagion,
the brainchild of composer Tony Haynes and
epidemiologist Elizabeth Pisani, which explores
the mismatch between areas where diseases are
suffered and those where the money is spent,
bringing cold statistics vividly to life on stage.
13-17 June, 7.30pm; 2.30pm Saturday family
show, tickets available from wiltons.org.uk
Wilton’s Music Hall, Graces Alley E1 8JB
EXHIBITION / A Handful of Dust
“A Handful of Dust is a speculative history
of the 20th century, tracing a visual journey
through the imagery of dust from aerial
reconnaissance, wartime destruction and
natural disasters to urban decay, domestic
dirt and forensics,” say Whitechapel Gallery
chiefs. Works from more than 30 artists and
photographers, including submissions from
Marcel Duchamp, Walker Evans, Robert
Filliou, Mona Kuhn, Man Ray, Shomei
Tomatsu, Jeff Wall and Nick Waplington, help
make up the presentation, which also includes
magazine spreads, press photos, postcards and
film clips.
From 7 June, free
Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel
High Street E1 7QX
SHOWCASE / National Saturday Club
Summer Show
Since its inception in 2009, the National
Saturday Club gives teens aged between 13 and
16 the chance to drop in on their local college,
university or museum and learn something
new – completely free. Saluting the work of
those ambitious youngsters, Somerset House
has decided to open its doors to showcase what
has been accomplished over more than 30 ‘free’
Saturdays over the past year. Work from some
1,200 teens is set to be on display across a huge
range of disciplines, from drawing to robotics,
and fashion marketing to poetry.
12-18 June, open daily 10pm-6pm except
15 June (10pm-5pm), free
Somerset House, Strand WC2R 1LA
CONCERT / Jeff Mills: Planets
Inspired by Gustav Holst’s The Planets, DJ and
composer Jeff Mills has produced something
that’s a little out of this world. The Barbican
will be the stage for a score depicting a trip
through our solar system. Each planet, as
well as the distance to the next, is “painted”
musically. “His mastery of electronics can rouse
rooms of people to euphoria; backed here by
the dynamics of a full orchestra, he takes on the
role of an unconventional soloist, introducing
cosmic textures, atmospheres and special
effects,” say Barbican chiefs about a key
figure of dance music history. Such is his
standing in the industry, Mills continues to
fill clubs with his DJ sets. However, during the
past 10 years he has also sold out concert halls
with his works, combining live electronics
with live orchestras, utilising both to their full
potential.
12 June, 7.30pm, tickets from barbican.org.uk
Barbican Centre, Silk Street EC2Y 8DS
www.citymatters.london
Artizan Street Library & Community Centre
1 Artizan St, E1 7AF
Barbican Library
Level 2, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS
City of London Information Centre
St. Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8BX
Coffee Stall
In front of St Mary Abchurch,
Abchurch Lane, EC4N 7BA
Coppa Club
4 St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AY
El Vino Wine Merchant
6 Martin Lane, Cannon St, EC4R 0DP
Fuller’s Pub - The Counting House
50 Cornhill, London EC3V 3PD
Fuller’s Pub - The Old Bank of England
194 Fleet St, EC4A 2LT
Giddy Up Coffee
Fortune Street Park, EC1Y 0SB
Jeeves Dry Cleaners
131 Fleet St, EC4A 2BH
J Rogers & Sons - Shoe Repair
28 Liverpool St, EC2M 7PD
Guildhall Library
Aldermanbury, EC2V 7HH
Merchant House City of London
13 Well Court, EC4M 9DN
Merchant House of Fleet Street
8 Bride Court, EC4Y 8DU
Nincom Soup
Old Street Station, EC1Y 1BE
Pod Good Food
75 King William Street, EC4N 7BE
Oh’Lola
58 Hatton Garden, EC1N 8LS
Protestant Truth Society Inc - Book Shop
184 Fleet St, EC4A 2HJ
Rome Coffee Cart
3 Fleet Place EC4M 7RD
Scott’s Shoe Repair & Dry Cleaners
City Thameslink, Holborn Concourse, EC4M 7RA
Scott’s Shoe Repair & Dry Cleaners
65 Ludgate Hill, EC4M 7JH
Shoe Lane Library
Little Hill House, Little New Street, EC4A 3JR
Sweetings Restaurant
39 Queen Victoria St, EC4N 4SF
Temple Brew House
46 Essex St, WC2R 3JF
The Franklin Building
124 Goswell Road, EC1V 7DP
The M Bar
48-51 Leadenhall Market, EC3V 1LT
The Natural Kitchen
15-17 New St Square, Fetter Lane, EC4A 3AP
176 Aldersgate St, EC1A 4HR
Ye Old Cheshire Cheese
145 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2BU
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Food Matters
THE SQUARE MILE SALAD BAR THAT’S TAILORING DISHES TO YOUR DNA
SHOULD your diet be high-fat or low-fat?
Low-carbohydrate or low-sugar? Atkins or
Paleo? Carnivore or vegetarian?
We know more now than ever before about
how the food we eat affects our bodies, and yet
all this extra knowledge seems to be throwing
up more questions than answers.
City health food chain Vita Mojo believes it
has the solution; feed your genetic makeup.
The salad bar, which currently has sites in
Spitalfields and St Paul’s, will be the first in the
world to create meals based on a person’s DNA
profile through a partnership with genetic
profiling start-up DNAFit.
Founder Nick Popovici says the function,
which rolled out across the stores last month, is
an extension of Vita Mojo’s broader philosophy
that healthy eating should be easy, transparent
and tailored to the individual.
“We’re really passionate about personalisation
It’s all in the genes
LET’S DO...
TONG TAKEOVER / Hammer & Tongs
Never before has South African braai master Jan Scannell
(aka Jan Braai) taken his tongs to a UK barbecue, so it makes
sense that he’s chosen London’s longest to make his debut.
The wizard of wood firing famous for cooking continuously
on a braai for 28 hours straight will take over Farringdon
braai (open barbecue) joint Hammer & Tongs for a two-day
event on 16 and 17 June as part of London Food Month,
where he will develop a tasting menu of the finest turned and
tanned meats. Tickets are £50 per person and bookings are a
must.
171 Farringdon Road EC1R 3AL
SUMMER IN PARIS / Coq D’Argent
The Square Mile’s favourite French rooftop has
just unveiled a brand new Parisian-inspired bar
refurbishment with music to match. From this week
Coq D’Argent and Moët Chandon will launch CityPM,
a series of live jazz performances every Tuesday and
Saturday evening throughout the summer. Check out
the new digs by renowned interior designer Sagrada
and sample a fresh cocktail list inspired by 1920s tipples
such as Sidecar; French Blonde; French 75 and French
Martini. Head chef Damien Rigollet has also whipped
up an array of bar snacks or ‘Collations’, including
French artisanal charcuterie board, langoustines,
escargots and mini croques monsieur.
1 Poultry EC2R 8EJ
– we think it should be the norm when it
comes to eating habits – and the most obvious
extension of that is to personalise food around
your DNA,” he says.
“Your DNA offers a lot of important clues to
how you should be eating – whether a low fat
or a high fat diet is good for you, your body’s
response to carbohydrates, certain minerals –
it all depends on your genes.”
Customise
The DNAFit partnership has been built into
Vita Mojo’s cashless system of ordering where
customers select their meal and customise
the quantities of ingredients to maintain full
control over their intake of calories, macros
and any potential allergens.
DNAFit will map a customer’s DNA for a
one-off fee of £200, then share their genetic
information with the Vita Mojo app, which
A COUPLE OF CUBANS / Skylounge
The rooftop of Hilton’s DoubleTree Hotel will be
serving up a taste of Cuba throughout summer as
Skylounge joins forces with Havana Club Rum to bring
sunseekers Casa Havana. The four-month pop-up will
transform the rooftop into the streets of Old Havana
with classic Cuban cocktails like Cuba libres, mojitos
and daiquiris along with traditional treats like fried
green plantains with garlic mojo, Red Snapper ceviche
with serrano chillies and a tomato jelly, chargrilled
octopus with smoked Piquillo Pepper. Mi casa es su
casa.
7 Pepys St EC3N 4AF
adds the information to the customer’s profile,
advising them which foods to eat more of and
flagging which ones to avoid.
The Vita Mojo chefs are currently working
on designing full meal plans based on DNA
profiles, but for now the function exists more
as an educational tool.
“If your DNA profile suggests you should be
avoiding red meat or gluten, we’ll still let you
pick your own but it might have an exclamation
point over that particular food group as a
warning,” he says.
“It was important to us that the customer
maintains control but be as informed as
possible… obviously we’d prefer they eat with
us, but at the end of the day if they can take
that knowledge away and apply it elsewhere
then that’s OK too.”
The company is currently undertaking a
round of crowdfunding to expand outside of
London and make their ordering function
available to other restaurants.
DNA-based diets have been growing in
popularity over the last 12 months, with a
number of start-ups like DNAFit offering home
test kits that generate genetic profiles. Some
researchers believe the global market could be
worth more than £7.7billion by 2022.
Nick says that while the science is nothing
new, the concept of fresh-made meals designed
to suit a person’s individual genetic makeup is
“a world first”.
“You can send away your results in advance
and receive a couple of weeks’ worth of
pre-packaged meals, but nobody wants to
pre-plan dinners anymore – they want it fresh
and on-demand.”
St Paul’s, 20 Carter Lane EC4V 5AD
Spitalfields, 5 Steward St E1 6FQ

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Wellness Matters
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IF the bodies on Bondi Beach are anything to
go by, the Aussies know a thing or two about
working out.
This could be why the latest training craze to
emerge from Down Under is set to become the
world’s fastest growing.
F45 (or Functional 45), the high-intensity,
circuit-based group training brand, is rapidly
expanding across London, with 15 studios
expected to open across the Capital in 2017, just
18 months after the first UK outpost launched at
London Bridge.
The latest, tucked beneath Farringdon’s
converted warehouses and design studios,
opened last week to a chorus of whooping and
hollering from fans of the franchise who like
their workouts lean and mean and a body to
match.
What is it?
F45 Training offers a 45-minute, high intensity
interval training (HIIT) workout that is
designed to burn over 750 calories using a
combination of strength and cardio.
Through an array of interval stations, the
team-based workout features 27 distinct
workout systems that incorporate more than
3,000 exercises to ensure the highest level of
variation for participants, who will never do the
same workout twice.
How does it work?
Each of the 27 workouts have a different
combination of HIIT, circuit and functional
training.
‘Flamingo’ is a team-based cardio session that
will get your heart rate up enough to burn 820
calories, ‘Gravity’ uses bodyweight training to
improve mobility and fat loss, while ‘Romans’
combines resistance and functional movement
training to activate muscle mass and encourage
afterburn.
The studio is split into three circuits with
several stations at each. The rotations depend
on the workout but expect a 35 to 45-second
burst of movement followed by 15 to 25
seconds of rest. Huff, puff, and repeat. Screens
overhead show the moves required and
trainers wander between the stations to correct
form and scrape you off the ground at the end
of each set.
What are the benefits?
Sydney-based equities trader Rob Deutsch
founded F45 in 2014 after identifying a
gap between low-cost commercial gym
memberships that offer little in terms of
motivation and more effective personal
trainers that come with a higher price point.
The rapid expansion (F45 is Australia’s
fastest growing franchise with 480 studios and
more than 750 around the world) is put down
to a results-driven following that is proving
almost cult-like, counting professional athletes
and actors amongst its devotees, including
Hugh Jackman, who trained with F45 to get in
shape to play X-Men’s Wolverine.
So what makes this workout so effective? The
combination of interval, cardiovascular and
strength training is a proven fat burner and
lean muscle builder, and the variety of sessions
means you won’t get bored or see your results
plateau.
There is also no time for clock-watching, so it
won’t feel like a 45-minute workout until your
muscles are screaming afterwards; perfect for
the time-poor who want to change their bodies
fast.
How much?
A five-class bundle will set you back £110 so F45
addicts usually get more value out of unlimited
monthly memberships, which usually start at
£220, although Farringdon is currently running
introductory offers on foundation memberships
for those that get in early.
Where can I try it?
F45 Farringdon, Denmark House, 9-13 Cowcross
St EC1M 6DR or go online to f45training.co.uk
for more locations.
better off upright:
office furniture can
improve performance
Workers should stand to deliver
OFFICE workers with sit-stand or treadmill
desks are more productive with fewer signs
of workplace stress than their sedentary
colleagues, according to a new report.
Researchers at the University of Queensland
studied the effects of activity-promoting desks
on workplace efficiency, and found employees
with the option to stand or walk at their desk
throughout the day delivered improved business
outcomes.
Demand for standing desks in the UK
has grown by more than 20% in the last 12
months, according to research by construction
consultancy TowerEight, although previous
studies on the benefits has been limited that of
the health of employees.
UQ School of Human Movement and
Nutrition Sciences researcher, associate
professor Nicholas Gilson, said they uncovered
differences in attention allocation and stress
response between workers who sat for the
duration of a typical work day and those who
used a sit-stand or walking desk every 30
minutes.
Brain activity was measured using an
electro-encephalography (EEG) cap to
assess attention during computer tasks, and
saliva samples were taken to measure stress
levels.
“We found people who use activity-promoting
desks were more able to focus on urgent tasks,
avoid non-urgent tasks, and manage stress
better than people sitting at a desk all day,” Dr
Gilson said.
“The workers who used sit-stand or walking
desks allocated attention most effectively and
had lower levels of cortisol – known as the
“stress hormone” – in their saliva.”

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LONDON NOCTURNE CYCLISTS READY TO LIGHT UP THE CITY’S NIGHT
in hot pursuit: the after
hours event has proved a
massive hit with spectators
What’s in store...
Nocturne is
going global
AN award-winning cycling series that has
its roots right here in the Square Mile is
returning to its spiritual home on 10 June
– and is bringing some of the sport’s biggest
names with it.
The inaugural Nocturne – launched by Rapha,
FACE Partnership, and Condor Cycles – took
place in 2007 around the historic Smithfield
Market, and made such a lasting impact on the
5,000 spectators that the after-dark spectacle
was awarded a Visit London Sports Tourism
gong.
Building on its mighty debut, Nocturne went
on to establish itself as a mainstay in the cycling
calendar, and last year a move to a more central
City circuit was televised live on Eurosport
International.
The finishing straight, found at the end of
an intense 1.3km route sprinkled with testing
right-angled corners – will be located along
Cheapside with St Paul’s as the back drop.
The course is 250m longer than in previous
years, giving crowds an extra few seconds of
excitement.
Mark Cavendish, David Millar and Geraint
Thomas are among the major names to have
graced the Square Mile’s streets in previous
editions of the race, with celebrity guests
including Sir Paul Smith, Geoff Banks, Pierre
Koffman, Jody Scheckter and Sir Chris Hoy.
A diverse race programme – including
amateur events such as the Penny Farthing race
and the Folding Bike race – has helped the series
go international, and from August Nocturne
will cordon off a new circuit in Copenhagen,
Denmark.
For FACE Partnership CEO James Pope, the
expansion is just the start of what could be a
global roll out.
“We are at the start of a new three-year
partnership with Rapha and they were part of
the original idea to create the Nocturne – so it
has come full circle now,” he said.
“We are going to take the event to some of
the most iconic cities in the world, Copenhagen
being the first city later this year – and then
expanding to the US and beyond.
“It’s all about Rapha’s ambitions and working
with us to create the Rapha Nocturne Series,
which will be a world series with the aim of
finding the best crit racer in the world.”
Presence
Rapha founder and chief executive Simon
Mottram shared James’ ambition and wants to
utilise his company’s existing global presence.
He explained: “Rapha has grown massively
in 10 years and cycling has grown hugely in
10 years. We are now in a number of different
countries around the world, and most of our
sales are international,” he said.
“So we really want to put together a proper
global series of events. And in all of those cities
you have the same kind of cycling culture that
you have in London – with amazing fans of the
sport, active riders, commuters and families
who come together and celebrate the sport.”
RAPHA VILLAGE
Visit the Rapha Village and watch the racing
trackside. An interactive light installation
will light up the racing as riders zoom past.
Enjoy the Rapha Clubhouse experience in
the bustling pop-up; watch Rapha films and
buy from the Rapha Nocturne collection.
Then get your new purchases customised
with your name, pay a visit to the
photobooth, race your friends and enemies
at Rollapaluza, and grab an espresso from
the Rapha H-Van.
It’s also the place to be fed and watered
by the main Vedett bar, the Allpress Coffee
Caravan, Stofano pizza sandwiches and
steak sandwiches to keep you going all day,
as well as seating to rest your feet when it all
gets a bit much.
RIDER VILLAGE
Big screens, live music, food and drinks – a
great place to meet the racers in Guildhall’s
stunning courtyard.
Get into the party spirit with live DJs
pumping music all day. The Rapha Mobile
Clubhouse will make its UK debut, giving
out coffee to fuel the races, and spectators
can see the racers up close before and after
their races.
The Rapha Cycling Club will have a
dedicated rider pit stop for all RCC racers
on the day, where they can leave their
belongings safely, relax ahead of the race,
and get into the zone.
RAPHA CYCLING CLUB CORNER
The Rapha Cycling Club Corner is for the
die-hard racing fans, with the promise of a
crackling atmosphere.
Even if you’re not a member, wear pink
and black and head here for cowbells, horns,
and the trickiest section of the course.
The Vedett bar nearby will keep your
thirst quenched.
FAMILY AREA
Keep the kids busy with a range of
entertainment and activities in the family
area, including a mini pump track.
British Cycling are offering cycle
proficiency training for kids from 4pm, and
there will also be HGV safety awareness
exercises.
HOSPITALITY
Be at the heart of the racing with a direct
view of the finish line and live commentary
piped through.
Free food and drink all day, a goodie
bag and VIP guests to rub elbows with
(raphanocturne.com).
CLUBHOUSES
The Soho and Spitalfields Clubhouses will
have shuttle rides leading people to the
Rapha Nocturne regularly throughout the
day, plus talks and activities.0
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