Because we don't particularly like watching Jade Goody's juvenile mother prance about in her track suit, pouting her fake lips and flapping her arms about like a marooned kipper, we thought we'd plan something to get us out of the house this weekend. If you fancy joining us, chances are you'll find us at one of these places...
Because we love ickle furry animals, we were thinking of heading to Hackney City Farm, which for the past 20 years has been opening its doors (or, gates?) to adults and kids alike, all looking to stroke something fuzzy. They've got a pig called Jade, doncha know? How fitting. Watch the lovely sheep pooh their way across the greenery, or indulge in some craft activities, such as pottery, stone sculpture, music and movement or textile printing. We're not exactly sure how much music and movement relates to farm life - perhaps they play the harp in the cowshed until they relieve themselves out of sheer relaxation? Only one way to find out.
Of course, some farmyard frolics will put you in tremendous steed for a stint at Broadway Market, where you can pick up some nice cold slabs of the animals you've just encountered. Helpfully, this bustling Saturday spot serves up stall after stall of splendiferous treats, and most of the meat on offer is kindly labelled with a picture of the animal, its family and habitat, so you know what you're eating. Or who. Did little muddy Jade look like she'd be good with some apple sauce?
We were also rather intrugued by the David Hockney Portraits exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. He really is a very "arty man". Anyone with a message such as this - 'What an artist is trying to do for people is bring them closer to something, because of course art is about sharing: you wouldn't be an artist unless you wanted to share an experience, a thought.' needs to be encouraged. So buy your ticket and give him some love. Heck, share it with your friends. We need more sharing in the world.
Do you know anything cool going on this weekend? Will you cook us dinner if we come over? Share some love with us in the comments below....
My housemates are doing a clown show (amongst other things) at the Notting Hill Art Club this Sunday so I'll drum up some support for them. It's on from 7 (I think), and I'll be there, so it's worth it for that if nothing else!
Posted by: AndyWhitehead | 10/01/2007 at 05:37 PM