I know this is another London related post, but from now on we will be posting more about all the great things that are going, and go on all over the country. However, what is going on in London this weekend is too good and culture packed to ignore.

First of all this weekend is the last to gather up all your old and obsolete tapes and VHS and take them the Tatty Devine Gallery on Brick Lane, where the last Amnesty day is being held. The exhibition, titled Analogue Amnesty and is run by the wonderful Prick Your Finger. It is here that you can place your order for them to spin your old cassettes into yarn, you can then use the yarn to knit or weave clothes – what a brilliant idea, recycling at its craziest and finest! If you go along there is not only yarn spinning and other rumpelstiltskin inspired activities but also a very lovely exhibition of what your yarn could be one day. Seeing is believing.

Secondly, here is one for all you culture vultures, the Russian winter festival is taking over Trafalgar Square on Sunday. This is not just for all you Russians out there; it’s a perfect opportunity for everyone else to sample and stock up on some traditional Russian produce, with stalls offering food and crafts. There will also be theatrical and music performances for the full line up see the official page. If you don’t much fancy standing out in the winter temperatures on street, you can still celebrate all things Russian by heading over to the Barbican to catch a taste of Russian cinema. Films are free, but you will need to book in advance.

If anyone goes to either would love to know if they enjoyed?

Enjoy - whatever you decide to do!