#housesharing

Picture me, hungry, but not hungry enough to warrant a meal. I’m searching around my kitchen trying to no avail to find something to satisfy my oddly specific craving...

Lo and behold, my flatmate walks over and says that she may have made too many veggie sausages for her dinner,

L’auteur raconte l’aventure de trois projets habitats partagés en Suisse. Les enquêtes sociologiques alimentent le récit et l’analyse.

https://www.editionsparentheses.com/Choisir-l-habitat-partage

1.    Patty Pitt – Night Tales Takeover

Wednesday, Night Tales Street Food Market, Shoreditch

Patty & Bun and Pitt Cue's takeover of Night Tales is without doubt, the most beautiful, meatiest wedding you will ever attend. We couldn't be happier for them. If you're yet to be introduced to the pairing, Patty & Bun make the sloppiest, juiciest burgers that London has to offer, while Pitt Cue produce legendary BBQ ribs. Come get stuck in to P&B burgers filled to their brioche bun's brim with smoke ox cheek, pulled pork slaw & bone marrow, or go get your hands dirty with the smoked BBQ chicken thighs in chipotle glaze and caramel BBQ ribs with beefy glaze! Be warned, this drop-dead delicious menu is likely to produce unrestrainable Meg Ryanesque sounds of pure, orgasmic joy. We’ll see you there. FREE

More info here: http://www.frugl.com/event/60679

2.    Skinhead: An Archive

Thursday, Ditto Press, Shoreditch

Toby Mott has quietly been making a name for himself in the art world over the past four years by releasing limited edition books, prints and posters themed around his extensive collection of punk memorabilia. In his latest show, he focuses his attention on Skinheads, one of the more radical groups of the 70’s. With a book designed by ‘God Save the Queen’ poster designer Jamie Reid and published by Ditto, this launch event features music supplied by NTS DJ Gary the Tall and a guest appearance from Ray Gange, star of seminal skinhead film, Rude Boy. FREE

More info here: http://www.frugl.com/event/59648

3.    Porn-Stache Xmas Jazzy Jumper Special

Friday, Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, Bloomsbury

Last week we told you to wear your cheesy Christmas jumper in order to bag a free burrito and this week we’re asking you to put it on again for this porn-stachtic club night at the best bowling lanes in town. But before you scream, “But I haven’t even had time to give it a wash,” listen up because this is a night not to be missed. A Special Rinse FM DJ will be banging out 80’s tunes not to mention bowling, karaoke and beer pong. Well, what are you waiting for? Get down to the launderette and give that Santa sweater a wash. You’ll be happier for it. £5-7

More info here: http://www.frugl.com/event/57618

  4.    The Dandy Lion Market ‘Deck the Halls’

Saturday, Sir Richard Steele, Chalk Farm 

Bypass Camden Market and make straight for Haverstock Hill, for this Christmas fair chock full of art, craft and vintage. They’ve gone to great lengths to ensure there’s something for everyone from beeswax candles and Mexican ornaments to hand crocheted accessories, handmade jewellery, vintage fashion, and so much more. And, when you’re finished, head downstairs and reward yourself for finishing your Christmas shopping early with a drink and some tasty nachos!  FREE

More info here: http://www.frugl.com/event/60459

5.    ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Christmas Screening 

Saturday, Trispace Gallery, Bermondsey 

The festive season just wouldn’t be complete without an annual viewing of the timeless 1946 feel-good classic. Check out Frank Capra’s fantastical heartwarming tale which chronicles the life of a selfless yet despairing man who considers taking his own life, only for a guardian angel to draw his attention to what his town, family & friends would be like had he never been born. Have a wonderful day with your friends and family and enjoy free hot chocolate, mince pies and hot dogs (of all things!) in the spirit of Christmas. FREE

More info here: http://www.frugl.com/event/59819

6.    Free From Festival

Sunday, BL_NK, Old Street

No need to feel guilty at this food festival of all things free from, well, everything! This is the only food festival aimed at people with food intolerances. No gluten, no sugar and no dairy. You may wonder what’s left. The answer is to be found here where talented food producers have conjured up delicious delights such as sugar free chocolates, gluten free cakes, organic wine and beverages. Kiss your IBS goodbye at this one dayer where they’ll also be cooking demonstrations, live music and a free-from bar.  Cash only please. £5 entry

Hi Housesharers,

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with leading budget deal app Frugl! We’ve teamed up to bring all our housesharers a selection of curated experiences, outings, eatings & other what nots every Wednesday!!

We hope you and your housemates will love getting these tips to help you plan the most fun (and affordable!) week and weekend ahead. Of course, you can use our trusty bill splitting app www.splittable.co to split anything you spend together. We're here to help you stress less & live more =)

Frugl features London’s best free and low cost events. Follow them here on Twitter @Frugl and download their awesome app from the store HERE.

Frugl’s 6 Picks for the Week Ahead  

Free Honest Burgers

Wednesday – Friday, Honest Burgers, Liverpool Street,

Why buy an extortionately priced lunch when you can devour a delicious one for free? The first of the 100 burgers being given away each day drops at 11.30am. We suggest getting in a queuing mood. If you fail on your burger quest just remember what W. E. Hickson once said, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”  FREE

The Double R Club

Thursday, Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, Bethnal Green

Surreal cabaret doesn't get more freaky than at this David Lynch inspired night in Bethnal Green. One of London's finest and most popular cabaret evenings, tonight's potent mix of performers includes Ms. Giddy Heights and Snake Fervour. Go and be amazed. £10 ADV 

Ping & Adidas TT Partnership Launch with LVK Models

Thursday, Ping, Earl’s Court 

London’s best Ping Pong bar just got a little bit better. Come celebrate their new partnership with Adidas by honing your skills. Frugl’s own paddle master Josh will be at this event and will be taking no prisoners. If you come wearing Adidas, you will also be treated to a cocktail on the house. Sounds like a no brainer to us. FREE

 Sample Sale – Oliver Spencer / Folk / YMC

Friday – Sunday, 28 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch 

Lets face the reality folks; summer is officially over. So put away those colourful shorts and tees and get ready for the grind that is winter! It's not all bad though as the fashion labels Oliver Spencer, Folk and YMC clearly believe in the art of being Frugl, having come together for this sample sale. This is a great opportunity to look effortlessly stylish at a heavily discounted price. FREE

‘Sister Act’ (1992) screening with a live gospel choir

Friday, St Nicholas Church, Deptford

It’s impossible not to love Sister Act, isn’t it? So get ye down to this one-off screening of the comedy, which is fittingly being screened in a church. To make your experience all the more immersive, the church’s gospel choir will perform the film’s soundtrack. Oh Happy Day! £10 ADV (£6 Concessions)

A Sega Saturn 20th Anniversary Retrotainment

Saturday, Aquum, Clapham  

Mostly, I have enjoyed it. I feel like I don't really know anything else, and that living away from home means living with friends. During that time, I've had a long term relationship, several short ones and moved hemispheres (and back). Now though, I find myself with a new problem.

I usually sit just below the most clean-freak person - meaning they do all the extra stuff and I do a lot of the daily and weekly things. I do not like hoovering, I'll put that one out there. So I don't usually hoover. But I do like a clean home, and seemingly my version of clean is a relatively high standard. The point, as I'm sure you can see I am getting to, is the people I currently live with do not need the house to be as clean as I like it.

I live with a very good friend, and the friend of a friend. Unfortunately, the friend of the friend and I do not seem to get on very well. I find being with her awkward. I don't know what to talk about, and I often find there is an uncomfortable silence. I don't think she likes me very much. I am not good at awkward silence. I am very good at talking pretty much WITH, let alone TO myself, if you don't proffer a response.

Awkward Housemate doesn't seem to feel like she's part of the house. I feel like she is just passing through, almost like a cousin, staying for a few weeks whilst she gets on her feet in London. She doesn't make a mess, but I'm not sure she has done any cleaning either. She has her own cooking utensils and doesn't use the others. She uses a separate drying rack for her clothes and won't have phone conversations in the same room as us. I have not seen her in her pjs. (I live in my pjs after 8pm on a weeknight. Ok, and on Sundays). All in, it's like she's trying to stay out of our way.

The good friend and I have lived together for about five years. In this time, I have always been aware that she doesn't very often feel inclined towards cleaning. In fact, she's a crumb-leaver. I have rarely known anyone able to open a cupboard and perform the seemingly simple task of transferring cereal and milk into a bowl immediately beneath said cupboard and make such a mess in the process. This would be a very minor annoyance if she didn't take a good look at the ensuing mess, like a cat who has just knocked over a houseplant, then pick up the bowl and walk away. It's not as though she cleans up when she's done either. In the past, a mutual friend was over, and she was transferring soup from the pan to a tupperware. Over the hob top. The friend said "why don't you do that over the sink? You are making such a mess". Her response? "Don't tell Hanna". So, you know, she KNOWS.

She is also immune to water around the sink and paste flicks on the mirror, the increasing grit on the carpet, festering food in the fridge and mould in the bathroom. She simply does not see it. In the past I've asked for more attention to cleaning duties, and she told us she doesn't want to "get into the habit of doing unnecessary cleaning" and, in fact, "can't see these so called crumbs [we] get so angry about".

When Awkward Housemate moved in about six months ago, we got a cleaner. She comes once a fortnight for three hours. In my mind, this is the fortnightly deep clean that keeps things spotless. It's really nice to not have to do it myself. However, both of the others seem to think that is ALL the cleaning that ever needs to be done.

OK, ok, they take out the bins. I think they spray the kitchen surfaces after they've cooked a meal. They do not hoover or sweep up. The bathroom descends into a slightly slimy, orange-tinged wet room with musty towels and permanently damp bathmats.

I have to confess to getting pretty indignant. I do the bathroom about twice a week. I do things like window seals and shower hoses. Bleach/ scrub/ polish. I wipe down woodwork and door handles. I sweep the kitchen at least twice a week too - but that's only because I can't leave it any longer. I clean the fridge. I very regularly throw out completely liquified vegetables. This, from the same flatmate who will not eat the hummus she opened yesterday, so buys and opens a new one. But leaves the old one in the fridge. Once, there were five in there. All hers. All half eaten. One of them was about to explode; it wasn't fit for eating less than 24 hours after she'd bought it, but it would have been FINE to leave in the fridge that the rest of us use until it was so full of bacteria that it popped.