088 - Staying Home Vol. 2: If/Then cont. š
Amidst this pandemic, Londoners are pulling together (while remaining six feet apart) to support each other. Itās been as inspiring to watch as the situation has been otherwise hard to endure. Which is why we want to share more stories.Ā
Over the coming weeks, weād love to add examples of how youāre āreaching-out-while staying-inā to our weekly lists.
So send us the inside scoop from your street/work/family via editor@thelocal.ist and weāll do our best to work it into an upcoming issue of The Localist!Ā šĀ
And now, hereās a few more āif/thenāsā for the week.
If youād like to keep supporting local businesses...Ā š
Then check out this growing list of London businesses offering gift cards, or online shops.Ā
If youāre feeling hungry/thirsty...Ā š»
Then check out this map Sameer Vasta has created featuring local restaurants, bakeries, breweries (and more!) still offering delivery.
If youāre itching for an adventure...Ā š½ļø
Then check out this 7 part documentary on the infamous escape (and return) of Storybook Gardensā Slippery the Seal.
If you need to get outā¦Ā šæ
Then you should check our previous list dedicated to Londonās āmost of which you can easily enjoy with others from a distance.
If youāre having a good hair day/week...Ā šø
Then you should gather the family/roomies on the front porch for a 5 minute photo session (from 10 feet away) for the cost of a donation to a local charity.Ā
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