What's On 4 May

Ellie Smith
May 04, 2025

Dear Reader,

Net zero’s getting a bad rap in the newsfeeds, but anyone with half a brain knows that unless we cut our emissions, we’re toast. And yes, in the scheme of things the UK is a relatively small emitter, but doesn’t leadership and moral duty stand for anything anymore – or is it just a race to the bottom (literally)? The thing is though, the story’s got to change – from one of deprivation and fear to one of abundance and joy. People rarely follow the doomsayer – we need a different voice – or voices – that can cut through and across the many divides. In the meantime, we can all do something that does feel like we’re contributing – and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Some of us at C&TH went further and got our Carbon Literacy Project accreditation recently – a full day’s training and a commitment to tweaking our lifestyles both personally and professionally. Doing it alone may seem pointless, but if everyone were to do something, it would cause a ripple effect – and change would be unstoppable.

Have a great week.

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FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

The hottest spot for drinks in London this summer? Setlist, the new bar arriving on the riverside terrace of Somerset House this week. Opens 8 May

Exclusive Cotswolds hotel Estelle Manor is launching its first ever retreat in partnership with Thai wellness sanctuary Kamalaya. 22 – 25 June, bookings available now

Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue; courtesy of McQueen

It’s the world’s biggest fashion event, but how can us mere mortals tune into the Met Gala? Here’s how to watch from home. 5 May

Pick up some vintage steals at the Women for Women International Car Boot Sale, which returns to the Selfridges London Car Park this May – get your tickets here. 17 May

Heading to Glyndebourne this May? Here’s everything you need to know – plus the restaurants to book and what to wear. From 16 May

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