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What's on around Grays

Today to Mon 21 Dec, closest first.

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Rapunzel

This Christmas it’s time to ‘let down your hair’ and join in the fun at our socially distanced family pantomime of ’Rapunzel’.

The Woodville, Gravesend DA12 1DD

Fri 11 Dec, Sun 3 Jan 2021

Becoming a Virtual Pregnancy Pal Volunteer with Parents 1st Essex

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About Parents 1st Essex We specialise in effective volunteering and peer support during the key life change of pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent.

Virtual Event

Today

Mum2Mum Market Rainham

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Mum2mum Markets are award winning indoor nearly new sales. At this sale in Rainham, Havering we will have 30 stalls of high quality, nearly new items and a small selection of businesses offering...

Harris Academy, Lambs Lane South, Rainham RM13 9XD

Sat 28 Nov

Discover Clubs & Organisations around Grays

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon) - Cancelled

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Chairman’s Evening. Organised by Basildon Philatelic Society - Local contact: Alan Taylor. Potential new members welcome.

George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon SS14 2FL

Mon 7 Dec

Dartford Farmers Market

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Dartford Farmers Market held on the 3rd Friday of the month offers a variety of local produce including meat, bread, seasonal fruit and vegetables, jams and preserves, eggs and much more

Dartford High Street, Dartford Kent Da1 1DR DA1 1DR

Fri 18 Dec

Father Christmas is Coming to Town

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Hey – did you know Father Christmas will be coming to Brentwood. Every year the Rotary Club of Brentwood help Santa and his Helpers by pulling his sleigh through the streets of Brentwood, spreading...

Virtual Event

Today to Thu 24 Dec

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Blood Donation Session

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We are holding a blood donation session at Our Lady of Angels RC Church, The Angelus Centre, Bexley Road, Erith DA8 3HQ on Wednesday 9th December and have appointments available between 13:45 -

Our Lady of Angels RC Church, The Angelus Centre, Bexley Road, Erith DA8 3HQ

Wed 9 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Billericay) - Cancelled

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Christmas Social (displays by members). Organised by Billericay & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: To be advised. Potential new members welcome.

The Fold Arts Centre, 72 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LD

Thu 3 Dec

The Mystery of the Noisy Neighbour: a Christmas adventure

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Gather the whole family together to enjoy this interactive nativity full of fun, laughter and Christmas cheer.

Virtual Event

Mon 7 Dec to Thu 31 Dec

Brentwood 35s to 60s Plus Party for Singles & Couples Friday 27 Nov

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A warm and inviting welcome awaits you at Mount Avenue Banqueting Suite which is situated at the end of the exclusive Hutton Mount.

Mount Avenue Banqueting Suite, Mount Avenue, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 2NS

Fri 27 Nov

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Big Deal Seniors aged 13-19, Drama sessions

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Resident theatre practitioner Valentine Olukoga will direct the Big Deal Young Actors Company in the iconic coming-of-age play DNA, written by Dennis Kelly, tells the story of a group of teenagers

Park Centre, Rectory Road, Dagenham RM10 9SA

Today, Mon 30 Nov, and more dates until Mon 28 Dec

Be & Do meetings, LBGTQIA

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FREE: you can book tickets at studio3arts.org.uk Social gatherings for the LGBTQIA+ community to come together and chat about forthcoming events and discuss how to make a safe space for the...

Park Centre, Rectory Road, Dagenham RM10 9SA

Thu 10 Dec

Farmers Market at Hall Place, Bexley

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The Farmers Market at Hall Place, Bexley is held on the 1st Sunday of the month. The Farmers Market is open to the public between 10am and 2pm (ish) and is held in the Courtyard area.

Hall Place and Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley, Kent DA5 1PQ

Sun 6 Dec

The Princess and the Pea

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The famous and much loved fairy-tale was originally written by Hans Christian Andersen about a young woman whose royal identity is validated by a test of her sensitivity.

Eastbury Manor House, Barking IG11 9SN

Thu 10 Dec to Sun 20 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Goodmayes) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed. Organised by Goodmayes Philatelic Society - Local contact: Cliff Cashman. Potential new members welcome.

Methodist Church Hall, Percy Road, Goodmayes IG3 8UA

Wed 2 Dec, Wed 16 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Benfleet) - Cancelled

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Falkland’s War (M. Routh) and Christmas Social. Organised by Benfleet & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Colin Evans. Potential new members welcome.

Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2EJ

Wed 2 Dec

Christmas at Severndroog Castle 2020 - Pop-up Christmas cards workshop

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Christmas at the Castle Online: Make Your Own Pop-Up Christmas Cards Learn all the tricks of the trade to make your own lovely pop-up cards with Janey Jones, local artist and professional

Virtual Event

Sun 29 Nov

Digital Skills For Life

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App Workshops Deliver Creative, IT and Digital Skills Workshops to up-skill individuals to continue Further Education, return to Employment or become Self Employed.

South East Enterprise Royal Arsenal Gatehouse, Beresford Square, Beresford St, London SE18 6AR

Today to Fri 27 Nov, Mon 30 Nov to Thu 3 Dec

Digital Skills For Life

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App Workshops Deliver Creative, IT and Digital Skills Workshops to up-skill individuals to continue Further Education, return to Employment or become Self Employed.

South East Enterprise Royal Arsenal Gatehouse, Beresford Square, Beresford St, London SE18 6AR

Fri 4 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Rayleigh) - Cancelled

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23Nov: Pete Maslanka Entertains; 14Dec: Christmas Social. Organised by Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Ray How. Potential new members welcome.

Parish Rooms, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BA

Today, Mon 14 Dec

Christmas at Severndroog Castle 2020 - Candle-making online workshop

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Christmas at the Castle Online: Spend the afternoon being creative & mindful, and come away with your own handmade eco-friendly soy candle!

Virtual Event

Sat 28 Nov

Leigh Singles Social Club - Postponed

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Single? Aged over 45 and looking for something to do? Come and join our lively social club. We have a range of events to suit everyone.

The Oakleigh, 1008 -1012 London Road, Leigh -on -Sea SS9 3NE

Wed 25 Nov, Wed 2 Dec, and more dates until Wed 13 Jan 2021

Chislehurst Farmers Market

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Chislehurst Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month and is open to the public between 10am and 2pm.

Hornbrook House Car Park, High Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 5AB

Sun 20 Dec

Aylesford Farmers Market

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Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm.

Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX

Sun 20 Dec

Red Riding Hood

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Come on a festive adventure at Stratford East and follow the thrilling story of our red-cloaked heroine, in the must-see pantomime of 2020.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Gerry Raffles Square Stratford London E15 1BN

Today, Sat 28 Nov, Mon 30 Nov, and more dates until Sat 9 Jan 2021

PETRICHOR - a new dystopian, immersive experience at Stratford East!

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Virtual reality theatre arrives at Stratford East this December! Come and explore ThickSkin’s PETRICHOR, a new immersive show filmed for 360° virtual reality.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Gerry Raffles Square Stratford London E15 1BN

Tue 8 Dec to Sat 12 Dec

Play Tuesdays

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Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories.

National Maritime Museum Park Row Greenwich London SE10 9NF

Tue 24 Nov, Tue 1 Dec, Tue 8 Dec, Tue 15 Dec

SENsory Sailors

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Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children under 7 with special educational needs.

National Maritime Museum Park Row Greenwich London SE10 9NF

Tue 24 Nov, Tue 1 Dec, Tue 8 Dec, Tue 15 Dec

Discover Sundays

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Each Sunday come and explore the Museum’s collection through hands on creative activities. Each week a different artist will take your family on a journey into the Museum’s collection.

National Maritime Museum Park Row Greenwich London SE10 9NF

Sun 29 Nov

Play Tuesdays

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Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories.

National Maritime Museum Park Row Greenwich London SE10 9NF

Sat 5 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Leytonstone & Wanstead) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed. Confirm status with organisers before travelling. Organised by Leytonstone, Wanstead & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Richard Wood.

Function Room, The Plough & Harrow, 419 High Road, Leytonstone E11 4JU

Today

Stamp Club Meeting (Leytonstone & Wanstead) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed (afternoon). Organised by Leytonstone, Wanstead & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Richard Wood. Potential new members welcome.

Function Room, The Plough & Harrow, 419 High Road, Leytonstone E11 4JU

Sat 12 Dec

0-5 Storytelling: BLinK BLonK

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Welcome to the world of BLinK BLonK, where nothing works quite like it should and one sparky scientist is left to figure out WHY.

Discover Children’s Story Centre 383-387 High Street Stratford London E15 4QZ

Mon 21 Dec

Blood Donation Session, NHS Plasma Centre Westfield Stratford.

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NHS Blood and Transplant are holding blood donation sessions in the Westfield Stratford City area, Through November. Do something amazing, Save a life Give Blood.

NHS Plasma Centre Stratford Lower Ground Floor Westfield Stratford City E20 1EJ

Today to Thu 26 Nov

Westfield’s ’Journey Through The Stars’ Grotto

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This Christmas, Westfield Stratford City will host ‘Journey Through The Stars’, an enchanting grotto inspired by Disney and Marvel for families to experience over the festive season.

Montfichet Rd E20 1EJ

Thu 3 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

Connected by Light

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Connected by Light, a vibrant collection of inspiring light artworks, is set to captivate Londoners from December to February 2021.

Canary Wharf E14

Wed 2 Dec to Wed 27 Jan 2021

Stamp Club Meeting (Epping Forest) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed. Organised by Epping Forest & District Stamp Club - Local contact: Phillip Stevens. Potential new members welcome.

The Dining Hall, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill (entry from Brook Road), Loughton IG10 3JA

Tue 8 Dec

JAZZ LUNCH at The THREE HORSESHOES, Knockholt

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Jazz Lunches Every Tuesday 12,noon - 3pm Table Bookings 01959 532102 * FREE Entry with Donation

The Pound, Knockholt TN14 7LD

Tue 24 Nov, Tue 1 Dec, and more dates until Tue 29 Dec

Theydon Bois Antiques & Collectables Fair

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We are hoping that this fair can go ahead. We will amend this ad if we have to cancel due to Covid19 social distancing rules.

Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois CM16 7ER

Sat 12 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Chelmsford) - Cancelled

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Aspects of London (D. Connell). Organised by Chelmsford & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Anthony Edwards. Potential new members welcome.

Christ Church United Reform Church, 164 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AW

Tue 24 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Chelmsford) - Cancelled

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Christmas stamps (displays by members). Organised by Chelmsford & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Anthony Edwards. Potential new members welcome.Christmas Stamps (displays by members).

Christ Church United Reform Church, 164 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AW

Tue 8 Dec

Music Explosion Autumn 2020 Special: Hospital Records Takeover

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Planning a career in music? Music Explosion is an established evening of music business advice, designed to inspire a new generation of artists, bands, producers and entrepreneurs with essential...

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov

Wreath Making Workshop

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Come along to find out how to make a festive Christmas wreath and a festive floral table arrangement that you can take home.

EFDC training room 25 Hemnall street Epping Essex CM16 4LU

Tue 8 Dec

Sevenoaks Artisan Crafts , Vintage and Gift Fairs

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Artisan Crafts , Vintage and Gift Fair offering unusual and unique products from local makers and traders from Kent , Sussex , Surrey , Essex and London.

Sevenoaks Stag Plaza TN13 1ZZ

Sat 5 Dec

Thomas K Brown

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Academic writing assignments often fall short when they don’t convince the reader that the topic matters.

958 Queens Road London EC64 3YV SE14 5JN

Sat 12 Dec

Lunchtime Organ Music - Postponed

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Part of a series of summer Wednesday lunchtime organ concerts. Programme of music lasting 50 minutes, played by Jonathan Marten, Assistant Organist at Chingford Parish Church.

Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford, London E4 7EN

Wed 25 Nov

With You In Mind

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With You in Mind is a social, inclusive wellbeing hub for Chelmsford, based at our Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre.

Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre, Salerno Way, Chelmsford CM1 2EH

Wed 25 Nov to Fri 27 Nov, Wed 2 Dec to Fri 4 Dec, Wed 9 Dec to Fri 11 Dec

The Murdér Express

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‘The Murdér Express’ is the brainchild of Funicular Productions, a passionate collective of experience creators from across the spectrum of theatre and storytelling, specialising in creating truly

Arch 63 Pedley St, Bethnal Green, London E1 5BW

Today to Mon 30 Nov

Cinema in the Snow

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For those already dreaming of a white Christmas ’Cinema in the Snow’ returns for its 6th year, bringing the North Pole to South London.

Cinema In The Snow, Unit 8 Copeland Park & Bussey Building, 133 Copeland Road, London SE15 3SN

Wed 2 Dec

Street Photography Photo-Walk With Tas Black

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6/12 - Exclusive London’s Christmas Lights Photo-Walk, 18:30-21:30. LIMITED to just 5 attendees!

Various locations (see above) EC3

Sun 6 Dec, Sat 23 Jan 2021

FLA: Innovation Week Online

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Self-placed online programme specially created for experienced innovation professionals, service designers and business leaders.

Virtual Event

Tue 1 Dec

Miss Kiddy and the Cads - The Lockdown Shuffle

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Join The UK’s hottest vintage extravaganza Miss Kiddy and the Cad for The Lockdown Shuffle - a multi-cam live streamed theatre show to celebrate their new single.

Virtual Event

Fri 27 Nov

Baroque Christmas by Candlelight

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Programme: - Corelli – ’Christmas’ Concerto - Torelli – ’Christmas’ Concerto - Handel – Overture from The Messiah - Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No.

Souhtwark Cathedral, London Bridge, London SE1 9DA

Sat 19 Dec

Borough Market launches its Festive Kitchen

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Celebrate Christmas with the traders, chefs and food experts from London’s oldest Market London’s world-famous produce market is launching a new three-week digital pop-up, Borough Market’s

Virtual Event

Wed 2 Dec to Fri 4 Dec, Wed 9 Dec to Fri 11 Dec, Wed 16 Dec to Fri 18 Dec

Adult Beginner Tennis Class

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6 week Tennis for Adults at Dulwich College Sports Club About this Event Adult Beginner Tennis Programme If you would like to learn how to play tennis for the first time or coming back in to the

Pond Cottages, London SE21 7LD

Today to Sat 5 Dec

Tennis Programme for Children

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6 week Group Lesson Programme for children from Saturday 31t October -5th December 2020 Class 1. 9-14 year olds- Mini Tennis Saturday 10.10-10.50 am Class 2.

Pond Cottages, London SE21 7LD

Sat 5 Dec

Santa HQ

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SANTA HQ is an all-new digital adventure in which children and their families can purchase and download an app to participate actively in a magical story during the month lead-up to Christmas.

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov to Thu 24 Dec

Falling Stars

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Stars of stage and screen Peter Polycarpou (Man of La Mancha, London Coliseum; City of Angels; Donmar Warehouse; Birds of a Feather) and Sally Ann Triplett (Finding Neverland, Broadway; Viva Forever,

Union Theatre, 229 Union Street SE1 0LR

Sun 29 Nov

Virtual Christmas Carol Service

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On Thursday 3rd December at 6.30pm, KIDS will host a beautiful Carol Service from St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge to reflect on 2020 and recognise our achievements in this challenging year.

Virtual Event

Thu 3 Dec

The Nutcracker

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After sell out outdoor tours of Alice in Wonderland this summer, Let’s All Dance is delighted to return with this magical festive favourite for the whole family.

Stanley Halls 12 South Norwood Hill SE25 6AB

Sat 5 Dec

The Nutcracker

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Let’s All Dance is delighted to return with this magical festive favourite for the whole family. The innovative dance company presents their Christmas classic, retaining all the much-loved music and...

Stanley Halls 12 South Norwood Hill South Norwood London SE25 6AB

Sat 5 Dec

GIANT Health Event 2020

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The Global Innovation and New Technology Health Event is going to be bigger and better this year as our event goes virtual.

Virtual Event

Tue 1 Dec

Better In Person

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Burn Bright’s digitally commissioned anthology series Better In Person returns this winter with a northern-centric instalment, partnering with acclaimed venues to amplify the voices of northern

Virtual Event

Mon 14 Dec

Magnetic North

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COVID-19 and the climate crisis are changing our way of life, offering a unique opportunity to pause, reflect and look at our world from new perspectives.

The British Museum Great Russell Street WC1B 3DG

Thu 3 Dec

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

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The world’s most successful tribute to the BBC’s iconic sitcom welcomes guests back to London’s West End from 1 October 2020.

Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth, 97 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury WC1B 3LB

Thu 26 Nov to Sun 29 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Harlow) - Cancelled

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Australia, New Zealand, Canada (displays by members). Organised by Harlow Philatelic Society - Local contact: To be advised. Potential new members welcome.

Maidmoore Room, Great Parndon Centre, Abercrombie Way, Harlow CM18 6YJ

Thu 26 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Harlow) - Cancelled

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Christmas Party & Activities. Organised by Harlow Philatelic Society - Local contact: To be advised. Potential new members welcome.

Maidmoore Room, Great Parndon Centre, Abercrombie Way, Harlow CM18 6YJ

Thu 10 Dec

Western Front - Eastern Promises

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SOAS’s Brunei Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition to commemorate the remarkable but largely overlooked contribution and experiences of the Chinese Labour Corps in the First World War, in this

BRUNEI GALLERY, SOAS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, THORNHAUGH STREET RUSSELL SQUARE LONDON WC1H 0XG

Tue 24 Nov to Sat 28 Nov, Tue 1 Dec to Fri 4 Dec

Western Front - Eastern Promises

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SOAS’s Brunei Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition to commemorate the remarkable but largely overlooked contribution and experiences of the Chinese Labour Corps in the First World War, in this

BRUNEI GALLERY, SOAS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, THORNHAUGH STREET RUSSELL SQUARE LONDON WC1H 0XG

Sat 5 Dec

Toy Room London guestlist on Saturday

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Every Saturday the best London nightlife is at Toy Room London. ToyRoom guestlist is the London’s hottest destination.

8-9 Argyll St, Soho, London W1F 7TF

Today to Fri 27 Nov, Sun 29 Nov to Wed 2 Dec

Tonbridge Farmers Market

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Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm.

Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG

Sun 13 Dec

Future of Materials

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Materials are being reinvented for the 21st century. Discover the next generation of materials from industry leaders such as WRAP and more.

Virtual Event

Thu 26 Nov

The Gruffalo and The Snowman

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We are delighted to announce the world premiere of a new adaptation of The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Cadogan Hall, Chelsea SW1X 9DQ

Mon 21 Dec and Tue 22 Dec

Premium Listing

Stamp Club Meeting (Cheshunt) - Cancelled

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Members Entertain and Christmas Refreshments. Organised by Cheshunt & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Mike Cording. Potential new members welcome.

The Spanish Ambassador’s Suite, Broxbourne Council Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt EN8 9XQ

Mon 21 Dec

The Cherry Orchard

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Happiness Woke With Me Every Morning. Produced and presented by The Bridge Theatre Training Company ’Oh my childhood...All the days of my innocence I slept in the nursery.