What to do in London this month...
1. St Mary's Christmas Fair
The annual St Mary's Christmas Fair takes place on Nov 16 at St Mary's Church, Barnes. Expect Christmas cards, gifts, books, bric-a-brac and more, plus a raffle, tombola, and cafe.
10 am - 3 pm with free entry.
2. Nourish to Flourish Yoga
Do you say 'yes' when you mean 'no'? Learn to re-frame your boundaries at a Nourish to Flourish yoga and coaching event for midlife women at Richmond's 50 Hill Rise.
Nov 9, 2-5 pm, £60; Website
3. What the Dickens?
...is a new play with music created by award-winning Richmond-based playwright Clare Norburn, BAFTA-nominated director Nicholas Renton, and imaginative theatre company, The Telling.
Featuring colourful Victorian songs, street music and carols performed by a cast of seven who act, sing, dance and play instruments (sometimes all at the same time), the play sees Dickens visited by the women of his past.
Nov 26 - 30, 7:30 pm at the OSO Arts Centre, Barnes.
Tickets £16.15 - £20; Website
4. Barnes Art Fair
Bigger than ever before, this year's Barnes Art Fair sees over 50 professional fine artists and contemporary painters, printmakers, sculptors and ceramicists from Barnes and further afield exhibit a diverse selection of works for sale, raising money for several local charities.
Nov 14 - 17 at St Michael & All Angels Church, SW13 0NX, free entry; Website
5. Make a Christmas Wreath...
at this charity event. Everything you need to make your wreath is provided along with full step-by-step instructions on the night. Includes a glass of Prosecco and a mince pie. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Dec 6, 8 - 10 pm, £38. The Hub, 3 Ashley Road, Hampton, TW12 2JA.
Email mccann19@virginmedia.com or call 07989419470 to book.
6. New Aqua Aerobics
In addition to adult, child and baby swimming lessons, SwimWay is now offering aqua aerobics classes in its recently built 16m indoor pool near Kew Gardens.
Led by experienced instructor Gabor Hanicz, these invigorating 45-minute sessions run every Weds at 10.30 am and 11.15 am and are designed to make you smile while you sweat!
£12 per session (when booking a minimum of 6), free trial available for all new students; Website
7. Ode to St Cecilia with Richmond Opera
Richmond Opera presents Handel's Ode to St Cecilia - a musical journey through the works of Handel, Purcell, and Bach performed by a Baroque orchestra in Teddington's enchanting Normansfield Theatre.
Nov 16 (7 pm), Adults £17, U18s £8.50.
Book via the Website, or call 03336663366.
8. Pre-loved Designer Fashion Sales
Local personal stylist Nicki Peplow is hosting two pre-loved designer fashion sales.
Nov 9th and December 7th, 10 am - 3 pm at Rose House, Barnes High Street SW13 9LD
Free entry; Nicki Peplow (@andafter_preloved) • Instagram photos and videos
9. Winter Soothing Gut Care Half-Day
At Richmond's Bingham Riverhouse this month, you can discover the secrets of creating delicious meals that not only nourish your body but also uplift your mood.
Led by author and holistic wellness expert Cara Wheatley-McGrain of The Mindful Gut, and bhuti founder, yoga teacher and energy healer Sama Trinder, this Winter Soothing Gut Care half-day retreat explores the connection between what we eat and how we feel.
Nov 3, from 10.30 am, £95 (members £85); Website
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10. Festival of Jazz evening and Pit Your Wits at Ex-Cellar
For excellent live music in an intimate setting, check-out Kingston wine cafe Ex-Cellar in the marketplace which has a Festival of Jazz evening on November 29th.
The cafe is also hosting an alternative wine tasting and wine quiz night - Pit Your Wits on Nov 21st at 7 pm - consisting of six wines and some blind tastings.
Tickets here.
