Village Raw - ISSUE 6
Village Raw is a magazine that explores cultural stories from Crouch End, East Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill and the surrounding areas. The magazine is created by the community, for the community. If you like this issue you can support the project through a subscription or donation. See the links below. The sixth issue of Village Raw magazine includes: ARTISTS OPEN UP - The Crouch End and East Finchley open studios. FUZZY AND LOUD / LO-FI AND MOODY - Musician Michael Jablonka discusses his music. ON THE TRAIL OF PINK - A project to celebrate Highgate’s historical women. LIGHTING IT UP - The Bounds Green Window Show lighting up the neighbourhood. WARM HUGS AND SWEET MEMORIES - In celebration of Crouch End institution Edith’s House. THE STATE OF OUR HIGH STREETS - Keeping our high streets alive and healthy. DINNER WITH A DIFFERENCE - Exploring the local supper club scene. THINKING LOCAL TO ACT GLOBAL - Making our relationship with the environment more reciprocal. SHAPING THE WORLD AROUND US - The importance of our biodiversity. FLOWERS FROM SEED - Growing seasonal local flowers for sustainable bouquets. FUELLING MIND AND BODY - A sanctuary to escape the pressures of modern life. AND MORE… Village Raw is created by the community, for the community. If you like this issue you can support the project through a subscription or donation. See the links below.
Village Raw is a magazine that explores cultural stories from Crouch End, East Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill and the surrounding areas. The magazine is created by the community, for the community. If you like this issue you can support the project through a subscription or donation. See the links below. The sixth issue of Village Raw magazine includes:
ARTISTS OPEN UP - The Crouch End and East Finchley open studios.
FUZZY AND LOUD / LO-FI AND MOODY - Musician Michael Jablonka discusses his music.
ON THE TRAIL OF PINK - A project to celebrate Highgate’s historical women.
LIGHTING IT UP - The Bounds Green Window Show lighting up the neighbourhood.
WARM HUGS AND SWEET MEMORIES - In celebration of Crouch End institution Edith’s House.
THE STATE OF OUR HIGH STREETS - Keeping our high streets alive and healthy.
DINNER WITH A DIFFERENCE - Exploring the local supper club scene.
THINKING LOCAL TO ACT GLOBAL - Making our relationship with the environment more reciprocal.
SHAPING THE WORLD AROUND US - The importance of our biodiversity.
FLOWERS FROM SEED - Growing seasonal local flowers for sustainable bouquets.
FUELLING MIND AND BODY - A sanctuary to escape the pressures of modern life.
AND MORE…
Village Raw is created by the community, for the community. If you like this issue you can support the project through a subscription or donation. See the links below.
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PARTNER VILLAGE CONTENT RAW<br />
FUELLING<br />
MIND<br />
AND BODY<br />
Unwind at The Lab - the<br />
perfect environment to<br />
escape the many pressures<br />
of a hectic London life.<br />
Photo courtesy of The Lab.<br />
“Our members stay with us because they<br />
value what we offer and love what we do,”<br />
says Seb Barre, the new general manager<br />
of The Laboratory in Muswell Hill. The attention<br />
to detail is evident as soon as you step<br />
into the facilities of this spa and health club<br />
surrounded by tranquil green spaces.<br />
First thing’s first, it doesn’t look like<br />
a standard gym. There are fresh flowers<br />
in the changing rooms, private treatment<br />
rooms and an airy juice bar. Equally impressive<br />
are the workout areas, which<br />
are flooded with natural light and kitted<br />
out with cutting-edge equipment. A team<br />
of personal trainers is also available for<br />
one-to-one coaching and to boost your<br />
fitness routine.<br />
For those who don’t like motivating<br />
themselves to run on a treadmill, there’s a<br />
choice of over 100 different fitness classes<br />
– and it’s not your average schedule<br />
either. There are high-intensity classes,<br />
bootcamp and cycle classes, as well as<br />
more unusual offerings such as salsa,<br />
ballet and qi gong, a Chinese practice that<br />
underlies martial arts training.<br />
The Lab’s philosophy, Barre explains, is<br />
not to just treat the body on its own, but<br />
the mind and soul as well. “We provide an<br />
oasis of calm in a busy life. We aim to help<br />
you achieve your goals and increase your<br />
individual wellbeing,” he adds.<br />
One such oasis is the spa, which<br />
38 1<br />
boasts a 25-metre swimming pool that<br />
is cleaned with UV light technology. It ensures<br />
the pool maintains high standards of<br />
hygiene with minimal levels of chlorine. The<br />
water is bright and inviting and the club offers<br />
adult swimming classes for all levels.<br />
In addition to the pool, there are twin spa<br />
baths and saunas - great after a workout<br />
or a long day. Treatments in the spa include<br />
facials, massages, body care therapies, hot<br />
stone and reflexology, to name a few. “The<br />
aim is to help you emerge refreshed, balanced<br />
and energised,” Barre says.<br />
The Lab has twice won UK Health Club<br />
of the Year at the National Fitness Awards<br />
and has previously been voted best private<br />
Health Club by Time Out. It’s not difficult<br />
to see why. Chris, one of their members,<br />
says: “It’s a real pleasure to have<br />
found The Lab. The friendly staff have a<br />
wealth of knowledge and it’s truly like no<br />
other club I have been a member of.” •<br />
To find out more about The Lab, Lab’s visit: spa days, www.labspa.co.uk<br />
visit There co.uk or is call no annual 020 8482 contract. 3000.<br />
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ILLUSTRATION BY LAETITIA LAFONT @TIA_FOG
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