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Lockdown Lifeline - Today's selection of local businesses well worth your support

November 09, 2020 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Camdenist presents a daily action you can take to support Camden's brilliant independent businesses, and other ways to make the most of your isolation

 Today: order this olive oil for Christmas 

 Support BellaTerra and save 25% 

Despite the challenges of Covid, this local importer of 100% organic olive oil from the slopes of Mount Etna has grown a strong fan base in Camden. Help them through lockdown and be rewarded with an amazing

25% discount on their Christmas gift selection boxes

. 

 and where to find their oils stocked locally in today's Lockdown Lifeline feature. 

   Livestream: livingroom dance sessions  

If you'd like to take a creative approach to keeping fit throughout lockdown, then how about some online dance lessons from world famous studios

The Place

? The Euston-based arts institution are offering a series of online sessions teaching the fundamentals of

with the help of professional teachers and live musicians. Each class is pre-recorded and has been created with small spaces in mind, so dance along at your own pace in the living room, without even having to shift the sofa.

 Venture out: visit the local farm 

Coming to the rescue of anyone without access to green space during lockdown is 

Kentish Town City Farm

. Unlike the Zoo, they are currently able to remain

. There are inevitably a few tweaks to what you can do on site and advanced booking is essential, but if you fancy getting out of the house and back to nature in the company of assorted friendly farm animals on your doorstep, then this is definitely the place.

Camdenist tip: it's now possible to book a special farm animal appearance on your Zoom calls. How about a memorable donkey birthday greeting (pictured), or perhaps liven up that next sales report meeting with a few goats? Get in touch with the Farm team for more info: [email protected]

   Remember to vote!  

Nominate the people who have truly stepped up during this most challenging of years in the forthcoming Camden Covid Champions awards. Vote now

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