Given the recent major rise in gas and electricity prices, being thrifty is on everyone's conscience, and this is the high end way to do it - as you might already know, Wattson is a wireless, designer energy monitor, which tells you how much electricity you are using and/or how much money you are spending, and can help save up to 20% on your electricity bill. It's award winning and a big hit in the design community and with gadget fans, as well as helping flex green credentials. It retails at £99.95 (30% cheaper than previously, due to popular demand and increased production).

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The third annual event for guerrilla gardeners around the world to get out there and sow sunflower seeds in their neighbourhood. All you need are the seeds, something to poke a hole 2cm in the ground and a bit of imagination.

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Launched by the Brussels' Farmers in 2007 and championed by this year should be a bigger planting event than ever! More people are feeling the urge to make a positive contribution to their local environment and have some fun at the same time.

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Getting published Workshop with Maria McCarthy

7-9pm, Tuesday 19th May 2009
Coptic St,London WC1
£15

Expert advice on getting an agent, approaching publishers, the editing process, getting the right book jacket and demystifying advances and royalties. Time for questions both during the workshop and in the pub
afterwards.

Maria is an author, journalist and lectures on getting published at Bristol University.

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Pep up that Portfolio! Become a vintage vixen!

Looking for professional portrait sessions and portfolio development with an edge? Tom Bolwell who has shot for Brave n Bold, vintagesecret and in collaboration with Dazed and Confused, is now offering professional photography suitable for portfolios, castings, or just a nice pic for the mantel piece. Prices start at £50 for 3 retouched shots. A huge range of vintage clothing and accessories are also available on the day with vintage stylist Naomi Thompson on hand to give you a retro makeover. Based in Hackney, 15 minutes from Liverpool st.

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