Community & Charity Events

The following listings are current community and charity events that HWC have been advised of - they may exist within the NW3 or greater London area.

What’s On in London…

SEPTEMBER
Transition Hampstead’s - Tuesday September 7
BELSIZE ENERGY (BE) DEMYSTIFIES FEED IN TARIFF!
Want to install solar panels but don’t know where to start? Not sure if it’s worth the cost? Come and hear the answers.
Tuesday September 7th 2010 - 7.30 for 8pm onwards (and every first Tuesday of every month - same time, same place)
The Magdala Pub, 2a South Hill Park, South End Green NW3 2SB Tel: 020 7435 2503
Guest Speaker: Belsize Energy(BE) - formed by Transition Belsize - has just set up to advise residents on how they can benefit from the newly-introduced Feed In Tariff scheme. It’s well worthwhile. Private dwellings producing renewable energy (installed by an accredited installer) are paid a guaranteed fixed amount by the government. Whether you use the energy yourself or sell it back to the grid. That could earn you in excess of 40p/unit of electricity used for the next 25 years.
And Belsize Energy hopes to check potential suppliers and installers, and explore bulk buying opportunities, bringing the cost of installation down too. Then stay for a drink and an informal exchange of views about local environmental issues.
Transition Hampstead is part of Transition Towns, a flourishing international network catalyzing grass roots communities to unleash their creative talents to become sustainable, reduce carbon emissions and still thrive. Come and join us on this interesting journey transitionhampstead@yahoo.co.uk.

The Savills Bike Ride in aid of the Honeypot Charity: Sunday 12th September
The Savills Bike Ride is a 65 mile cycle event sponsored by Savills which starts at Finsbury Circus and finishes at the Savills office in Cambridge. This event is a great chance for the Hampstead Women's Club to support the work that Honeypot does to aid the needs of young carers and vulnerable children in the UK. The Savills Bike ride needs volunteer marshals along the route and volunteers at the finishing area and party. If you would be able to help us we would be most grateful. Please note this will be an all day event. Riders will be leaving Finsbury Park at 8am.
We are in urgent need of volunteers so if you or someone you know may be able to help we would be most appreciative if you could get in contact. Please call 020 7823 2397 or email David@honeypot.co.uk if you might be able to help us raise money to support vulnerable children in the UK.

Royal Academy of Arts - Sargent & the Sea: 10 July - 26 Sept
This July the Royal Academy of Arts on Piccadilly, will present an exhibition of works by John Singer Sargent RA (1856-1925). Sargent is, of course, best known as a portraitist. Less familiar is his passion for the sea and the remarkable range of maritime works that he produced in the early years of his career. Over 80 paintings, drawings and watercolours produced during the young artist’s travels from Paris to the Normandy and Brittany coasts, the Italian island of Capri , Morocco and to various Mediterranean ports will form the subject of this revelatory exhibition.
Special Cream Tea Package with exhibition ticket for just £12.95. Information and bookings 020 7300 8027 or email groupbookings@royalacademy.org.uk

Thames Festival: 11th & 12th September, 12noon-10pm
The annual Thames Festival takes place between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge over the weekend, with an extensive programme of entertainment on and beside the Tames. On Sunday evening Victoria Embankment and Blackfriars Bridge close to traffic for a night carnival and the festival concludes spectacularly with a firework display from a barge on the river between Waterloo and Blackfriars Bridges. Visit the website for updates: www.thamesfestival.org

Harrods Santa Grotto Bookings - open 16th September
A new Christmas Grotto booking service will enable you to reserve a specific time slot for your Grotto visit, so you shouldn't have to wait for more than 40 minutes. Tickets will be available to book online from 16th September. Please note that all adults and children require tickets to enter the Grotto. Tickets are free of charge with an administration fee of £5 per booking. This will be re-credited to your Rewards card and available to spend in Harrods on the day you visit the Grotto. The £5 cannot be spent on photographs or grotto items.

Boden Clearance Sale - 17th & 18th September
The Boden Clearance Sale is at Olympia Conference Centre from the 17-18 September and is free to enter.
These are unique sales, organised by Boden, but you won't find any further information on the main Boden website. If you like high-quality, classic, colourful clothing and accessories, the Boden Sale is the event for you! Huge discounts, it does get very busy, so best to leave the children at home!
Venue: Olympia Conference Centre, Earls Court, Olympia, Hammersmith Road London W14 8UX
Times: Friday: 10am-6pm Saturday: 10am-4pm

Open House: 19th & 20th September
This annual, London-wide event offers the opportunity to view, free of charge, a huge range of buildings of architectural interest, which are not normally open to the public. As well as the government buildings, private homes, historic houses, schools, town halls and other buildings open for tours, there are also site visits to ongoing construction projects. Children's activities are a feature at some venues. Certain events require pre-booking; a full programme is available from mid-August from the website: www.openhouse.org.uk (no telephone booking).

Supporting the Roundhouse at Kenwood House - Friday 24 September
In support of the Roundhouse being the chosen charity of the Mayor of Camden, we are pleased to be able to invite you to a very special evening drinks reception that the Mayor will be hosting at the delightful Kenwood House on Friday 24th September at 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Kenwood House is set in the beautiful landscaped parkland in the midst of Hampstead Heath and is one of the most magnificent visitor attractions in London. Remodelled by Robert Adam in the 18th century it houses a superb collection of paintings, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Turner.
Entertainment on the evening will be provided by soul legend David McAlmont. David is most famed for his work with guitarist Bernard Butler. Most recently he joined composer Michael Nyman in writing an album.
Tickets are £75 and will include a tour of the house, a Champagne reception with canapés and entertainment. All monies raised from the evening will be donated to the Roundhouse to continue to support the work we do providing thousands of opportunities for young people to access the arts and develop their skills, talents and confidence in a safe and inspiring space.
If you would like to join us for the evening then please e-mail the Mayors office at mayor@camden.gov.uk. Or alternatively contact Kimberley in the Development team at Kimberley.mitchell@roundhouse.org.uk or call 020 7424 8487

Hampstead & Highgate Literary Festival 2010 - Booking now open
Don't miss your chance to hear fantastic authors including Joanna Trollope, Tracy Chevalier, Maggie O'Farrell, Howard Jacobson, Martin Amis, Andrew Graham-Dixon, Gavin Esler, Giles Coren, Yotam Ottolenghi, Jay Rayner, Lionel Shriver, Mark Billingham, Robert Lacey, Steven Berkoff, Ron Moody, Lord Archer and many more. Book online now or call the information hotline on 020 8511 7900 to take advantage of the four for three special ticket offer (cheapest one free).

Give Blood on Thursday 30th September
12.45pm-3.30pm or 5pm-7.30pm Choose a session and book: www.blood.co.uk
The Royal Free Hospital, Sir William Wells Atrium, Pond Street, Hampstead

OCTOBER
Peter Rabbit Exhibition at The Victoria & Albert Museum - 3 July 2010 to 8 January 2011
Cromwell Road
 London SW7 2RL
+44 (0)20 7942 200 Rooms 88a and 90
Free admission Peter Rabbit™: the tale of The Tale draws on the collections of both the V&A and Frederick Warne to trace the story of Peter Rabbit from its beginnings as an illustrated letter in 1893 to its publication by Frederick Warne & Co. in 1902, and beyond. Widely considered to be one of the most popular children's books of all time, The Tale of Peter Rabbit has gone on to sell an astonishing 40 million copies worldwide. For the first time, the complete extent original illustrations from the book is shown in sequence alongside the text of the story.

Sebastian Faulks Birdsong at The Comedy Theatre - until 15th January 2011

Panton Street 
London 
SW1Y 4DN Tel: 0844 871 2118.
The First World War novel has been adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff. The harrowing book, which has sold more than two million copies in the UK alone, tells the story of one man’s journey through an all-consuming love affair and the brutality of the Great War.

Breastcancer Fashion Show - Wednesday 6 October 2010
Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London
Now, only weeks away. Inspirational and stylish, the London Fashion Show celebrates its 14th outing this October, launching Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2010.
With champagne flowing and cameras flashing, the London Show is one of the most exciting events of the year. In 2010, 24 women and men will take to the catwalk, expertly styled by Estee Lauder and Sassoon, showing that you can look great despite a diagnosis of breast cancer. Whether you choose to attend our sumptuous afternoon tea or enjoy fine dining at our evening gala event, guests will have the chance to rub shoulders with our celebrity supporters, view upcoming fashion trends in our professionally styled catwalk show, and most importantly celebrate the debut of our real models. http://events.breastcancercare.org.uk/server/show/nav.191

NOVEMBER
Holiday Marketplace - Saturday November 6th
Time: 12:00 - 5:00p.m
Place: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Rosslyn Hill London NW3 1NG

This year’s HWC annual Holiday Marketplace is right around the corner. With extended hours, more vendors, and moving the event earlier in November, it’s sure to have all you’re looking for! Again this year, we attempt to make your holiday shopping as stress free as possible by bringing this unique market right to your doorstep! With many of your favorite vendors returning, as well as several new vendors, you will not want to miss this incredible opportunity to purchase special gifts for friends, family, and loved ones.

Vendors on hand will be selling jewelry, artwork, stationery, homemade baked goods, adult and children's clothing, children’s toys, and much more! And, if that isn't enough we will have a charity gift wrapping table where you can get ALL of your holiday gift wrapping done while making a difference to a local charity. Our team of HWC volunteers will take care wrapping your newly purchased gifts as well as any you bring with you while you shop! In addition to gift wrapping, a donation at the door and other voluntary activities will raise funds to be donated to a local charity.

If you have any questions, would be interested in participating as a vendor, or would like to volunteer your time to help at the event, please contact Christine at programs@hwcinlondon.co.uk. This event is open to the public, so tell your friends!

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