Traditional Warriors

The festival of Vaisakhi the Skikh celebration of tradition, culture and heritage took place on Saturday.  Here they are performing Gatka a form of martial arts that originated in Northern India and is attributed to the god Shiva.  It's earliest devotees were regarded as fierce and brave warriors whose mere presence terrified their enemies.  Nowadays you are more likely to see Gatka performed at Sikh wedding.

Soak up the Sun

London's very own Riviera.  Sip a pina colada put on your sunnies and chill out.  Perhaps a bit too much of the chilling out given the current temperatures.  (20C that feels like 17C promised today).

Rehearsing at the Scoop

Next to City Hall is the Scoop. A modern day open air amphitheatre. It plays host all year round to a wonderful array of activities and events, most of them free to the public. In September and October it will be the site of outdoor cinema in the evening (yes "bring you own blankets and wrap up warm" guidance has been issued). The play "The Mother" is what's on now and these two are in rehearsals for it. The play is a new translation of Brecht's classic play by Mark Ravenhill, one of the UK's most celebrated and controversial playwrights, and looks set to cause waves of its own as this year's street protests dictate the political agenda at home and abroad.