Dear diary

Diaries out, Ladybugs – here are my top picks for the week ahead x x

Whizz Bang

Crystal Palace Fireworks display
When: Mon 5th Nov
Where: Crystal Palace Park
When it comes to fireworks, Crystal Palace Park does not disappoint. Their 407th Bonfire Night will see a stunning fireworks display set to an awesome soundtrack, with a hog roast, enough hot chocolate, baked potatoes and all the classic Guy Fawkes treats you could wish for. Oooo, there’ll be a funfair too. I’ll be there – I’ll be the one in the wooly hat. See if you can spot me.
Timings:
6-10pm – Funfair
7pm – Children’s fireworks display
8.30pm – Main fireworks display
Cost: Adults – £5,  Under 10’s – £3,  Under 3’s – FREE

Music

Ingrid Michaelson at The Union Chapel
When: Thurs 8th Nov, 7pm
Where: The Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, London, N1
I know I pinged about The Union Chapel last week as well. What can I say. It rocks. And so does Ingrid Michaelson.
Tickets: £15

Good deed

Wrap Up London
When: Nov 7th – 9th between 7am and 11am
Where: Various central London stations
Pull out your parkas and dig out your duffles – this is a call to duty. Donate a used coat to help keep homeless Londoners warm this Christmas.
Get involved.

Twinkle Toes

Oxford Street Christmas Lights, 2012
When: Mon Nov 5th, 5pm
Where: Oxford Street, nearest tube: Oxford Circus
Who: Robbie Williams will be flicking the switch
Sponsored by: Marmite. Yup. I await with interest…
FREE

Spoken word

Paper Tiger Poetry
When: Fri 9th Nov, 7.30pm
Where: Tea House Theatre, 139 Vauxhall Walk, London, SE11 5HL
A new poetry event held on the 2nd Friday of every month, with featured poets and open mic as well, (go on – you know you want to)
Open mic sign up at 7.30pm with the event beginning at 8pm
Cost: £3

Cook

Scandinavian Christmas Smorgasbord
When: Fri 9th Nov, 10am – 3pm
Where: Cookery School, 15b Little Portland Street, London, W1W 8BW
Delve deep into a Scandinavian Christmas as Cookery School and Bronte Aurell of Scandinavian Kitchen teach you how to create a traditional festive smorgasbord. Enjoy a glass of Glögg and ginger biccies before cooking up a six part feast that traditionally lasts all day. Poppy heaven 🙂
Cost: £175