Welcome Drinks – Every Monday!
Here is one of the pictures of our visit to the pub on Monday afternoon, where the students get a free drink and get to meet/chat to other students, practise their…
The Fitzroy Tavern
This famous pub is just a few minutes down the road from SGI, in nearby Charlotte Street. Named after the Fitzroy family, who were ennobled by Charles II, the pub…
Oxford Circus: Crossing the road made easy
One of Europe's busiest diagonal crossings has opened in central London's Oxford Circus and is just round the corner from SGI! Based on crossings in Tokyo, the new design stops…
Cheap travel: London’s new bike hire scheme
A new bike hire scheme designed to encourage thousands more cycle journeys has been launched in central London. Currently there are 5,000 bicycles, which are available at 315 special locations…
The Press Photographer’s Year at the National Theatre
On Thursday our teachers Gabrielle and Kieran guided the students to the National Theatre to visit the Press Photographer's Year exhibition. On display were the most memorable and/or shocking pictures…
Oxford….City of Dreaming Spires
Oxford has a decidedly bookish air almost tangible in the atmosphere as you wander past the many impressive buildings. Not surprising really when you consider that Oxford boasts the oldest…
Nottingham…..home of Robin Hood
When you think of Nottingham, it is almost impossible not to immediately think of Robin Hood, that highly-skilled archer and outlaw of (probably) the late 12th century who, at least…
Manchester…….Simply Red
The Mighty Reds, Manchester United, the evocative paintings of L S Lowry and their depiction of the city’s life, the beloved national institution of Coronation Street and internationally acclaimed popsters…
Liverpool….home of the Fab Four
Liverpool is a stunning city. Looking out from the docks, over the Mersey and beyond to the Irish Sea, one cannot help but be moved by the sense of history…
Leeds…..24 hour European City
The city of Leeds has travelled a long way from its early days as an agriculturally based market town in the Middle Ages. It subsequently became a major industrial centre…