Becky is a writer, music obsessive, film geek and confirmed north Londoner. She loves a bargain, leafing through charity shops, wandering in London’s parks, finding cheap vinyl, going to independent cinemas and looking over the city from Alexandra Palace.
She is a freelance copywriter and scriptwriter and member of the the Kaylosia comedy collective, with whom she wrote and directed directed her first short film Double Word Score. She also co-edits the music blog Kid Vinyl and has written about film for The Cocktail Hour.
It can be done for only a few quid!
Posing for life drawing classes is a pretty decent way to supplement your income, but you have to pretty comfortable in your own skin if you’re going to be nude in an art class. But if you’re curious, and you want to make a bit of cash on the …
Visiting London and looking for somewhere a bit different as well cheap to sleep? Try an old courthouse, a farm or above a music venue!
Head over to these outdoor markets for a quick lunch or lazy evening hangouts.
We round up a few of the happiest hours in London. Whether you’re north, south, east or west, there are wallet-friendly cocktails, pints & vino to be found.
No need to accept soggy toast and greasy offerings just because you’re dining on the cheap. We’ve rounded up some of the best budget breakfasts in London for a fiver.
Fish and chips are still very much a weekend staple - and they make for a great cheapo meal. Here are some traditional shops in London so you can chow down.
London’s history spans 2000 years, and you can delve into its rich past for a pauper’s penny by visiting historic sights for under £20. In fact, most of the places listed here come in closer to a tenner. From the ancient days of the Romans and …
We’re giving you a two-for-one in the next in our Supplement Your Income Series. Jo and Sarah both work as a cat sitter for Cat in a Flat.
Spending Christmas in London? How to get around, enjoy a holiday meal and partake in festive traditions - all within a cheapo's budget.
There are plenty of tips to get the most out of living in our nation’s capital without burning through your loan too fast.
With the average cost of a hotel at around £135 per night, you’re probably after some cheap London accommodation options.
#TurnUpToneUp - free fitness in London's parks
Our very own resident cheapo Joe Baylis shares his tips for getting on your bike to make a bit of cash. Find out how to supplement your income by delivering food for the likes of Deliveroo and Take Eat Easy, get fit while you work and, most …
Fitness and voluntary work do not normally go hand in hand, but GoodGym are inspiring runners across the capital to get involved in both. Founder Ivo Gormley was frustrated with the nature of normal gyms, and wanted to find a better, more …
There is more to London tourism than Buckingham Palace, museums and Oxford Street.
Camden Collective—a registered charity offering subsidised co-working space to creatives—is bringing creativity and economic regeneration back to NW1.
Want to easily supplement your income? The only required qualification is your love of cats.
Providing affordable accommodation and workspace for artists and the creative community in London is at the heart what the Green Rooms hotel is all about.
She shares the ups & downs of adjusting to a new city, tips for being less wasteful, and unexpected adventures in the supermarket.
Stay or live in London and pay next to nothing for accommodation.
Londoners now spend a reported two-thirds of their income on rent, but there are still some cheaper options available. Becoming a property guardian is one such option. In exchange for low rent, property guardians are offered to live in an …
