FRIDAY 04
PRACTICE-A-THON MUSIC. Concert organised by Working Men's College to help raise money for children with cancer. 44 Crowndale Road, NW1. 020 7255 4700. 7-10pm.
WE'RE ALL MADE OF STARDUST. Lecture about chemical elements from supernovae and how that makes us. Massey Theatre, entrance near east end of Gower Place, WC1. Free. 6.30pm.
IVY HOUSE TODDLERS. Safe and friendly environment for children under four to enjoy a wide selection of stimulating toys, games and music. London Jewish Cultural Centre, 94-96 North End Road, NW11. 020 8457 5000. £4. 9.30-10.45pm.
WOMEN'S Boxercise beginners classes. Keep fit in a fun, friendly environment with a female instructor. Queens Crescent Community Centre, 45 Ashdown Crescent, NW5. 020 7267 6635. £1. 10.15am.
FLEET Music Group. Come and play music from Bach to Mozart. Swiss Cottage Community Centre, Winchester Road, NW3. 020 7722 0059. Weekly. £2. 3-5pm.
YOGA in King's Cross. Stretch away the weekly troubles. One KX, 120 Cromer Street, WC1. 07930 410 387. £2.50. 6-7pm.
BALLROOM and Latin dance classes. Luther Tyndale Church Hall, Leighton Crescent, NW5. 020 7821 0874. Weekly. £4. Improvers 6-7pm, beginners 7.15pm-8.15pm.
CAREER Service: Advice and support on interview techniques, CV’s, application forms, and training for over 18’s. Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5. Call 0800 641 481 to book for a free meeting.
SATURDAY 05
HIGHGATE CHRISTMAS FAIR. Toys, plants, cakes, a raffle and a tombola. Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, N6. Adults £1, children free. 10-1pm.
MUSICAL MAYHEM. Families are invited to take part in a musical exploration with orchestral and solo trombonist Miguel Tantos. The Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, WC1. 020 7841 3614. Free for adults with children. 10-11.30am and 11.30-1pm.
FESTIVE FAIR. A hot of top stalls, plus a visit from Father Christmas and a magic show. Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5. 020 7482 3212. 11-3pm.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS. Make beautiful Christmas cards for friends and family. The Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, WC1. 020 7841 3614. Free for adults with children. 1-4pm.
BROOKFIELD WINTER FAIR. Fun includes Santa's Grotto, kids' crafts, a tombola, live entertainment and toys. Brookfield School, Croftdown Road entrance, NW5. 2-5pm.
MAGICAL MUSIC. Musicians from Morley College play music for winds, strings,
voice and piano by Bach and beyond. Rosslyn Hill Chapel, Rosslyn Hill, NW3. £5. 7.30pm.
CELLAR Upstairs Folk Club. The New Deal String Band perform old American songs. Exmouth Arms, Starcross Street, NW1. 020 7281 7700. £6/£5. 8.15pm.
SUNDAY 06
TREES OF HAMPSTEAD HEATH IN WINTER. Heath & Hampstead Society walk, led by Lynne Leveson. Meet at Burgh House, New End Square, NW3. 07941 528 034. 10.30am.
BIG CHRISTMAS FAIR. An afternoon of arts and crafts, mulled wine, Carol singing and face painting. Burgh House, New End Square, NW3. 020 7431 0144. Free. 11-6pm.
CAVATINA FAMILY CONCERT. An hour of music and fun for children age four and over, presented by the Sacconi Quartet. Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Rd, NW3. 020 7974 6522. Free. 2.30pm.
HAMPSTEAD ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS FAIR. Host of stalls, including jewellery, porcelain and small collectibles. 78 Hampstead High Street, NW3. 020 8203 2211. Admission 30p. 10-5pm.
CONWAY Hall Concerts. Chamber music season, offering an array of classical music. Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, WC1. 020 7242 8031. £7/£3. 6.30pm.
POETRY NIGHT. Launch of Paul Birtill's Collected Poems. Torriano Meeting House, 99 Torriano Avenue, NW5. 020 7267 2751. Weekly. £5. 7.30pm.
MONDAY 07
CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS. Take part in a relaxed evening of seasonal songs. Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, WC1. 020 7841 3610. Free. 6.15-8pm.
GET ACTIVE. A range of classes for the over 60s. Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Avenue, NW3. 020 7794 6588. Classes are either free of cost £1. Yoga 10-11am. Gentle keep fit 10.30-11.45am. Craft class 1.30-3.30pm. Dance class 2-4pm. Computer class. 2-4pm.
COMPUTER Open Learning. Drop-in and learn useful and exciting computer skills at your own pace. Maiden Lane Community Centre, 156 St Paul's Crescent, NW1. 020 7267 9586. Free. Over 50's 10.30-1pm. Evening classes 7-9pm. Also running on Weds between 6-9pm.
T-TIME Club. For parents and carers with children under three. Holly Lodge Family Centre, Block One, Oakeshott Avenue, N6. 020 8348 9275. Donation fee. 3-5pm.
DANCE and movement classes for people with Parkinson’s. Kentish Town Health Centre, 2 Bartholomew Road, NW5. 020 7482 3212. Weekly. Free. 3.30-4.30pm.
CHI KUNG classes. The Rooms Above, West Heath Yard, 174 Mill Lane, NW6. 07904 237 745. 6.30-7.30pm.
CARERS SPACE. A supportive space for anybody who looks after someone with mental health issues. Mind in Camden, 9-15 Camden Road, NW1. 020 7241 8973. Free. 6.30-8pm.
GUITAR CLASSES. Holding regular 12 week courses. Highgate Newtown Community Centre, 25 Bertram Street, N19. 07809 234 963. Two hour classes from 7pm. Also runs at the same time on Weds.
SINGING IN HIGHGATE. Club for people who are passionate about singing and socialising and enjoy group and solo singing. Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, N6. 07717 834 095. Free taster session for newcomers. 8-10pm.
TUESDAY 8
ADVENTURES of a Fossil Collector. Geologist Richard Fortey talks about his adventures discovering new species. JZ Young Lecture Theatre, Anatomy Building, University College London, Gower Street, WC1. 020 7679 2647. Free. 6.30pm.
YOGA for beginners. Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5. 020 7482 3212. Weekly. Free. 10.30am-Midday.
THE Morning Club. A chance for people aged 50 and over to enjoy a morning coffee, with light lunch and bingo. Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Centre, Falkland Road, NW5. 020 7482 0093. £3. 10.30-1pm.
GET ACTIVE. A range of classes for the over 60s. Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, NW3. 020 7794 6588. Classes are either free of cost £1. Poetry group 10.45-Midday. Time travelling class 1.30-3.30pm. Bingo 1.30-3.30pm. Computer class 2-4pm.
BINGO. Friendly drop-in session, including refreshments and prizes. Highgate Newtown Community Centre, 25 Bertram Street, N19. 020 7272 7201. 1.30-3pm.
C# MINORS Play Club. Exercise, music, dance, song and games for children aged five to nine. Cecil Sharp House, Regent’s Park Road, NW1, 020 7485 2206. £5-£3.50 per session. 4-5.15pm.
WALK to Camley Street Nature Park. Meet at Crypt Holy Cross Church, Cromer Street. WC1. 020 7974 2745. Weekly. Free. 4-5.30pm.
GYMNASTICS. Join experienced coaches and work towards merit badges. Classes for children aged four to 12 years old, call for times regarding various age groups. Highgate Newtown Community Centre, 25 Bertram Street, N19. 020 7272 7201. 4-7pm.
BALLROOM and Latin dance classes. Learn to dance from Foxtrot to Cha Cha Cha. Kingsgate Community Centre, 107 Kingsgate Road, NW6. 07795 517 876. Weekly classes. Free. 6-7pm.
JUDO classes. Holly Lodge Community Centre, 30 Makepeace Avenue, N6. 07752 225 677. 7.30pm.
SAHAJA yoga meditation. Swiss Cottage Community Centre, 19 Winchester Road, NW1. Weekly. Free. 7.30pm.
THE Hampstead Photographic Society. Visitors find out how to visualise and become an anarchist. The Crypt, St John's Church, Church Row, NW3. 020 7722 2907. £3. 8pm.
THE Psychological Health Group. Weekly support group for people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress or anger etc. Mind in Camden, 9-15 Camden Road, NW1. Call 020 7241 8973 for prior assessment. Free.
WEDNESDAY 9
GET ACTIVE. A range of classes for the over 60s. Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, NW3. 020 7794 6588. Classes are either free of cost £1. Tai Chi 10.30-11.30am. Music Appreciation 1.30-3.30pm. Craft class 1.30-3pm. Computer class 2-4pm.
ON SONG. Weekly singing classes. London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square, NW1. 020 7916 2222. Free. 1-2pm.
DIGITAL Photography 60 Plus. Learn how to use a digital camera and download, edit and back-up your photographs. Maiden Lane Community Centre, 156 St Paul's Crescent, NW1. 020 7267 9586. Free. 1-3pm.
JOB club. Advice and support for unemployed looking for work. Camden Town Library, 218 Eversholt Street, NW1. 020 7974 1563. Weekly. Free. 1.30-3pm.
MONEY advice with Camden CAB and Camden Plus Credit Union. Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5. 020 7482 3212. Weekly. Free. 1.30-3.30pm.
UK ONLINE Learning Centre. Regular courses and internet advice. Booking advisable. Holly Lodge Community Centre, 30 Makepeace Avenue, N6. 020 8342 9524. Free. 2-5pm.
FUN and friendly drama workshops for the over 50s. Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohns Avenue, NW3. 0207 794 6588. Free. 3-5pm.
CREATIVE dance and theatre for five to eight year olds. Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5. 020 7482 3212. £1. 4-4.45pm.
HIP Hop Street Dance for eight to 11 year olds. Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place NW5. 020 7482 3212. £1. 5-5.45pm.
THE WOODCRAFT FOLK. Craft and game workshops for children aged three to six-year-olds. Highgate Newtown Community Centre, Bartram Street, N19. 07847 825 064. £1. 5.30-6.30pm.
TAI CHI CLASSES. Rosslyn Unitarian Chapel, 1-3 Pilgrims Place, NW3. 07950 327 980. 5.45-7pm.
AL-ANON. Support for friends and families of alcoholics. Swiss Cottage Community Centre, 19 Winchester Road, NW3. Weekly. Free. 7pm.
DANCE MIX. Various Ballroom, Latin, Salsa and Mamba sessions. Primrose Hill Community Centre, Hopkinsons Place, NW1. 020 7586 8327. £5-£3. 7pm-9pm.
A MUSIC MUST. Join the Rosslyn Hill Choir without an audition. Rosslyn Unitarian Chapel, 1-3 Pilgrims Place, NW3. 07852 490 343. 7.30-9.30pm.
MEDITATION classes. Kentish Town Library, 262 Kentish Town Road, NW5. 020 7974 2491. Weekly. 7.30-9pm.
WOMEN'S Psychological Health Group. Weekly support group for women experiencing anxiety, depression, stress or anger etc. Mind in Camden, 9-15 Camden Road, NW1. Call 020 7241 8973 for prior assessment. Free.
THURSDAY 10
THE Art of Writing Obituaries: Links with Biography. Friends of Highgate Library present acclaimed biographer Ann Wroe. Highgate Library, Chester Road, N19. 020 7974 5752. Free. 7.15pm.
HEALTHY bones exercise classes. Plus tea and socialising group for the over 50s. Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5. 020 7482 3212. Weekly. £1. 10-11am.
WOMEN’S Self Defence Academy. All levels welcome, creche available. Highgate Newtown Family Centre, 25 Bertram Street, N19. 020 7272 7201. £5. 10am-noon.
GET ACTIVE. A range of classes for the over 60s. Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, NW3. 020 7794 6588. Classes are either free of cost £1. Drama group 10-Midday. Gentle keep fit 2.30-3.30pm. Board games 2-4pm.
CREATIVE movements. Dance and rhythm fun for four to six-year-olds. The Rooms Above. West Heath Yard. 174, Mill Lane, NW6. 020 7435 8217. 4.15pm.
JEET Kune Do (Bruce Lee's discipline) and related martial arts, self defence and kickboxing. Black belt instruction. Beginners to intermediate classes. Holly Lodge Community Centre, 30 Makepeace Avenue, N6. 020 8347 7232. £5. 6-7pm.
NIA-FITNESS. Holistic mind, body fitness program, fusing Yoga, Tai Chi, Tae kwondo, dance arts and healing arts. Calthorpe Project, Grays Inn Road, WC1. 07985 439 657. 6-7pm.
SINGING IN KING'S CROSS. Group singing, harmonies, acapella, relaxation and breathing. All welcome. Calthorpe Project, Grays Inn Road, WC1. 07985 439 657. 7-8.30pm.
LIFE drawing classes. Sessions are available with or without tuition. Primrose Hill Community Centre, 29 Hopkinsons Place, off Fitzroy Road, NW1. 020 7586 8327. £5. 7-9.30pm.
YOGA classes. Booking advised. Holly Lodge Community Centre, 30 Makepeace Avenue, N6. 020 8444 4685. 7.15pm.
SING church music with the Gallery Choir. St Saviour’s Church, Eton Road, NW3. 020 7586 6522. Weekly. Free. 8pm.
ONGOING
PATINES OF BRIGHT GOLD. Exhibition of costume designs and illuminated manuscripts by renowned designer Mark Negin. London Jewish Cultural Centre, Ivy House, 94-96 North End Road, NW11. 020 8457 5000. Until Dec 17. Free. Monday and Wednesday 10-4pm, Fridays 9-11am and Sundays by appointment.
30 YEARS OF VIZ. An exhibition of original artwork from the popular magazine. Cartoon Museum, 35 Little Russell Street, WC1. 020 7580 8155. £5/£3, under-18s free. Tue-Sat, 10.30-5.30pm, Sun 12-5.30pm.
GENTLEMAN on stamps. Opening of a new exhibition featuring work by David Gentleman, who has designed more than 100 issued stamps for Royal Mail. The British Postal Museum and Archive, Freeling House, Phoenix Place, WC1. 020 7239 2570. Until April 2010. Free. Mon-Fri 10-5pm, Thursdays until 7pm.
LUNCHEON Club. Three-course meal cooked daily for over 60's and the disabled. Holly Lodge Community Centre, 30 Makepeace Avenue, N6. 020 8342 9524. £3. Noon-1pm.
LUNCH club. Three-course meal of fresh food cooked daily in our kitchen for over 60's and anyone on full disability allowance. Somers Town Community Centre, 150 Ossulston Street, NW1. 020 7388 6088. Mon-Fri 12.15pm.
INTERNET and Email help. Develop your computer skills & get online! Short UK Online courses available for free. All welcome. Call to book your place. Highgate Library: 020 7974 5752, Holborn Library: 020 7974 3680, Camden Town Library: 020 7974 1563, Queen's Crescent Library: 020 7974 6243, Kilburn Library Centre: 020 7974 1965.
CAFé 60. Low cost café for over-60s. Abbey Community Centre, 222c Belsize Road, NW6. 020 7624 8378. Weekly. Wed/Fri 12-1pm.
YOUTH Club. A range of fun activities for youngsters aged 13 to 19. Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5. 020 7482 3212. Weekly. Mon/Thurs. Free. Call for info as times vary.
FIND out about volunteering. Drop-in sessions. Volunteer Centre Camden, 293 Kentish Town Road, NW5. 020 7424 9990. Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between noon-4pm.
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