Not that most people need convincing of the merits of running away to join the circus. But, our brains are bombarded with over 3500 sales shots each day: they’re in emails, and newspapers, on telly, billboards, radio and the internet. We hardly notice them anymore, so focused are we on checking our phone messages or inbox. Frankly, it’s a mind fug. The constant level of background distraction spoils our social lives and reduces our overall productivity.

The answer is to make time for something enjoyable. And what could be more delightful than Flying Trapeze classes? Cloud Swing classes you may well answer. And that’d be right too. Circus Arts runs regular classes at Olympic Park for all ages guaranteed to put your head in the clouds, where there is very little distraction.