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Sweet Sixties - nostalgia trip for sweet lovers!

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

If you are a sweet lover, then the Sweet Sixties exhibition at the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising in London is a must-visit! This exhibition is being held between 8th September 2008 - 31st May 2009.
This is the ultimate nostalgia trip for sweet lovers everywhere. The period pack designs will evoke the tastes and [...]

Theatre in London

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

If you are in London, then a visit to the theatre is a must! In London, one can go and watch some of the best shows!
The good news is that if you are in London some time between January and February, then you’ve got a chance to go to a show at a cheaper price! [...]

Advent Windows in Greenwich, London

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Advent Windows in Greenwich is a project organised by St Alfege Church, whereby Greenwich homes, shops, pubs, schools and community groups open their windows in a living Advent Calendar. A window will open every day between December 1st and 24th 2008. All windows will be on show between Christmas and January 5th.
This year’s theme is [...]

Ice skating in London

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

A number of London’s top tourist attractions are transformed in ice rinks during the festive season. With eleven rinks to choose from, you are bound to find one near you! And for this year, for the first time ever, the O2 will be transformed, since there will be two artificial 45 metre indoor ski slopes! [...]

Westfield shopping centre - London

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

If you are a shopaholic, or just enjoy window shopping, then Westfield shopping centre in London is your ultimate shopping destination!

It has over 265 speciality stores, a 16-screen state-ofthe-art cinema complex, bars, restaurants,
a library and more!

If you have made up your mind, and decided to visit, then have a look at the following useful links:

For [...]

Lord Mayor’s Show in London

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

The 2008 Lord Mayor’s Show
The 2008 Lord Mayor’s Show will be on Saturday 8 November at 11am. Over 6100 people are going to take part in the 2008 Lord Mayor’s Show, including 2000 servicemen and women, 220 vehicles, 71 floats, 13 marching bands, 21 carriages including the glorious State Coach and of course the giant [...]

October Plenty - annual celebration of the autumn harvest

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

On Sunday 26 October at midday come along to the Bankside by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre to enjoy this FREE annual celebration of the autumn harvest.
The event goes ahead in the fascinating, historic borough of Southwark whatever the weather.
Now in its fourteenth year, the event delights the crowds by mixing ancient seasonal customs and theatre with [...]

London Games Festival

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

The London Games Festival is back for its third year, with more events and mind-blowing entertainment than ever.
From 24 October to 2 November, the third of these festivals brings a ‘celebration of games and interactive entertainment’ to the capital.
This unique festival is designed to attract everyone interested in ‘interactive entertainment’, from parents to bedroom gamers, [...]

Black History Season 2008

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

From 1 to 31 October, Black History Season 2008 will be celebrated with a wide range of events in venues across the capital.
About Black History Season

What is Black History Season?
Black History Season is a season of events and activities that encompasses the anniversary of Black History Month, which has been celebrated across London since October [...]

Olympic and Paralympic heroes celebrate Beijing success with London parade

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Press Release
Olympic and Paralympic heroes celebrate Beijing success with London parade
3-10-2008
Following their enormous success in Beijing this summer, Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes will take part in a heroes parade through the streets of London on Thursday 16 October. All the athletes that went to Beijing have been invited and it will be the first [...]