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The 20 best alternative attractions in London
Tired of Trafalgar Square? Already seen Buckingham Palace? Itâs true that London has many wonderful landmarks, sights and attractions â but letâs face it, most of the world knows about them. And most visitors to the capital will be flocking to them. So, why not forego the over-subscribed usual suspects and check out our run-down of the quirky, the weird, the offbeat and the cultish, cool and countrified? In a nutshell: these are places that are a little below-the-radar, but no less for it. Theyâll have you exploring pieces and pockets of London that you didnât even know were there. Go forth and start exploring!  RECOMMENDED: Essential sightseeing tours in LondonRECOMMENDED: the best London bus tours

St Patrickâs Day 2023 in London
The Irish really know how to celebrate, so when it comes to St Patrickâs Day in London, the cityâs Irish community has no problem showing us how itâs done. A day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, the occasion is always one big welcoming bash. Expect lots of dancing, hearty traditional dishes, a huge parade and as many pints as you can handle. Mayor of Londonâs annual St Patrickâs Day Festival celebration took place on Sunday March 12 with thousands of revellers watching the parade wend its way from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall, via St Jamesâs Street, Pall Mall, and Cockspur Street. But with the official holiday landing on Friday March 17, there are still plenty of St Patrickâs Day parties and events to check out midweek. Weâve rounded up the best St Patrickâs Day happenings below. So grab yourself a Guinness and get ready for a very green week! RECOMMENDEDđ» The best Irish pubs and bars in Londonâïž Our ultimate guide to the St Patrickâs Day parade and festival.đ± The best London events in March.Â

The best International Womenâs Day Events in London
International Womenâs Day celebrates and commemorates the countless achievements of women around the world. Itâs also a time to recognise the many gender inequalities â gender-based violence, access to education and the gender pay gap to name a few â that still exist today, and talk about what we can do to combat them. As always, there will be talks and debates around for International Womenâs Day 2023 in London, as well as parties, tours, networking events and career initiatives helping Londonâs ladies to smash that glass ceiling into smithereens. Looking for some International Women's Day ideas to help you take down the patriarchy? Keep an eye on this page for the best events happening on and around the day. RECOMMENDED: More great things to do in March. When is International Womenâs Day? International Womenâs Day takes place every year on March 8. In 2023, thatâs on a Wednesday.

Running groups in London
Forget everything youâve heard about running clubs. Thereâs a fun bunch of running groups in London now, making their own rules, flying through the capitalâs streets in colourful flocks and showing us how thereâs power in numbers (and we're not talking Strava mileage, either). So if youâre bored of plugging in your headphones and plodding off on your tod, why not meet runners who are going at your pace? Weâve rounded up the best crews to roll with, whether you're a newbie or a marathon master. Just lace up, do your stretches like your PE teacher taught you, and hit the streets with your new cardio crew. RECOMMENDED: More ways to stay active in London

The best flea markets in London
Shops are for squares. If you want to pick up something really unique, youâve got to make for one of Londonâs plethora of markets. You can go to Borough Market for food and Columbia Road for flowers; but where do you go when youâre looking for something you didnât even realise you wanted? To the humble flea market, of course! Thereâs no greater joy than rummaging through piles of dusty treasures at the very best junk and antiques markets in London. Whether youâre looking for antique furniture, shiny silverware, vintage accessories or just enjoy having a good old riffle through other peopleâs cast-off tat, hereâs our pick of Londonâs best flea markets and secondhand fairs to spend your weekends wandering around. Time to get your barter on. RECOMMENDED: The best markets in London.

The best places to see cherry blossom in London
The 2023 cherry blossom season is drawing closer, so itâs time to gear up for the capitalâs special colourful spectacle that signals warmer days are on the way. Cherry blossom season in Japan is a major event, with vistors from around the world flocking over to get a glimpse of the petals in full bloom. If you canât make it over for this yearâs sakura season London has plenty of bloominâ marvellous places to see the flowers. You can find cherry blossoms in some of Londonâs best parks and lining pretty suburban streets. From the candyfloss arches of Greenwich Park, to the Cherry Walk in Kew Gardens, London folk are spoilt for choice. Get your camera at the ready and find out if one of these top places to see cherry blossom in London is conveniently on your doorstep. RECOMMENDED: The best places to see spring flowers in London

Londonâs best tenpin bowling alleys
There are few things more satisfying than letting loose that perfect bowl, watching it spin down the lane and clatter down the skittles for a perfect strike. Whether youâre a bumpers-up, gutter-shooting, ramp-using no-hope or a foot-sweeping, self-styled tenpin pro, thereâs a lot of satisfaction to be had in lumping a heavy, three-holed ball down a laminated lane. And London has no shortage of brilliant tenpin bowling alleys. Some come with arcades, pool tables, bars and live music, while others are designed specifically for you to focus on the game and that alone. So lace up and pick a lane â these are Londonâs best bowling alleys. RECOMMENDED: an oral history of Rowans Tenpin Bowl.

Where to buy a Christmas tree in London
Yes, yes, there's so much to do this Christmas, you don't even know where to start. Whether you're booking ten festive shows, hitting up the Christmas lights or tracking down every winter pop-up you can find, it's pretty hard to cram everything in. But really, is it even Christmas until you're graced with the smell of pine needles? Fake trees are all well and good, but sometimes you crave the real deal. Heaving a dusty plastic tree down from an attic simply doesnât warm the cockles anywhere near as much as a trip to the local Christmas market. There are, however a few basic rules to observe. Listen and learn... Know your Christmas trees Read up on the Nordic spruce, Nordmann fir, Scots pine et al to decide whether you want to prioritise value over, say, needle retention. The only drawback to a real tree, after all, is that spiky green carpet come January.  Get to grips with dimensions Donât buy a tree until you know how high your ceiling is. Choosing the right tree will (obviously) depend on what your home can accommodate. Bear in mind that it will likely expand threefold once that netting has been snipped off. You can always chop away unnecessary branches (although remember, children under 12 should not handle chainsaws unsupervised). When Christmas is over... If youâve not arranged a tree pick-up, your local council should offer a tree recycling service. See www.londonrecycles.co.uk for details. RECOMMENDED:đ Check out the very best Christmas events this season.đ Read ou

City farms in London
Have your animal sightings been limited to bin-diving foxes and your neighbourâs sour-looking cat lately? Well, it doesnât have to be this way. London actually has a surprising amount of city farms to see a whole load of livestock up close â from lazing llamas in Canary Wharf to energetic goats in Kentish Town and rare breed sheep off the Holloway Road. City Farms are a great way to get to know a whole load of animals better and feel a bit more connected to nature. Many also have fantastic farm shops that offer all sorts of locally made, fresh produce. They also double as good picnic spots. So get yourself a lovely slice of country life, without ever going further than the M25. RECOMMENDED: You, outside now with our guide to outdoor London                    Â

Unmissable things to do and events in London in November 2022
Last November was a funny old time, what with Omicron, the Track and Trace app and nobody quite knowing whether it was ok or not to organise an office Christmas party (turns out it very much was not!) But in November 2022, things are looking a lot brighter, and not just because of all the Diwali celebrations, Bonfire Night antics and Christmas light switch-ons that happen around the city at this time of year. This year we can also rejoice in the return of many of the major events in Londonâs Christmas calendar, including some of the old classics that had a couple of years off thanks to you-know-what. Winter Wonderland and Christmas at Kew are both back, as well as most of the big ice-skating rinks, winter markets and seasonal pop-ups. And it ainât just the return of a Proper London Christmasâą that weâve got to be excited about this November. Thereâs also a whole World Cup. And thatâs just some of the exciting stuff happening throughout November 2022 in London. For more ideas on how to spend the early part of the festive season, check out our full roundup of the best events and things to do in London this November. RECOMMENDED: The definitive London events calendar.Â

Six dazzling day trips within an hour from London
âWhen a man is tired of London, he is tired of life,â the great 18th-century poet Samuel Johnson once said. Still, thereâs no denying a break from the big smoke is very tempting every now and then, especially if youâre a regular on the Northern Line at rush hour. If youâre facing a long wait until your next holiday, or just find yourself with some bonus annual leave, a day trip is a fantastic way to clear the cobwebs and recharge your batteries without spending too many pennies. Obviously, you donât want to waste too much of your day travelling, so weâve selected six intriguing towns and cities you can get to in an hour or less from one of Londonâs main railway destinations like Victoria and Kings Cross. Just hop on a train with an open mind and hope the famously fickle British weather grants you a break. RECOMMENDED: The best day trips from LondonRECOMMENDED: The best Airbnbs in the UKRECOMMENDED: The best hotels in London

The best things to do in London this winter 2022
Put down the cocoa â hiding under a blanket is not an option in winter 2022. So what if temperatures are plummeting? Your social life is heating up with exciting new launches, exhibitions, and great new things to do in London. Side around a glitzy London ice rink, visit a gingerbread city and catch exciting new theatre productions. Hereâs your guide to making the most of London in December 2022, past Christmas, through the New Year and into January and February 2023. RECOMMENDED: More amazing things to do in London
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Walthamstow Garden Party
Programmed by the Barbican and Create London in partnership with Waltham Forest Council, the Walthamstow Garden Party is a free two-day festival in E17 that combines a cracking music line-up with plenty of family fun: theatre, dancing, comedy, circus, art activities and a designersâ market. This year you can catch fly husband and wife duo Amadou & Mariam, Brazilian songstress Tassia Reis, Colombian salsa band LA-33 and jazz singer-songwriter Zara McFarlane on the music stage. Plus readings from the Barbican Young Poets, pop-up performances from Drum Works, shreddings showcases from Skatepark Jam and a bar from Wild Card Brewery. Well worth venturing up the Victoria line for. Walthamstow Garden Party set times: Saturday2.15pm - Renegade Brass Band3.30pm - Tassia Reis4.45pm - The Bongo Hop6.15pm - Mayra Andrade7.45pm - La-33 Sunday2pm - Zara McFarlane3.15pm - Carleen Anderson4.45pm - Orquesta Akokan6.15pm - Amadou & MariamÂ
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Soho club Orange Yard is relaunching with a new line-up this month
The moment the UK roadmap for lockdown was announced, the internet homed in on one extremely important detail: if all goes to plan, nightclubs will be allowed to open on June 21. The news sparked lots of excellent memes about the possible return to the clerb. Now that that date is getting closer, we can practically taste the bass. Thereâs even news of a new nightclub opening in London. Or at least, new-ish. Soho club Orange Yard had a fairly short-lived opening when it launched in November 2019, but it has had a major refurb during lockdown, including a new outdoor terrace, so it will look even shinier when it relaunches on May 22 â hence the ânew-ishâ. With a dancefloor that holds a max of 300 people, itâs aiming to create a boutique clubbing venue that has an âintimate feeling with a big club sound experienceâ. The main focus is on the fancy Funktion One sound system, which will mostly be blaring house music. From May 20, Orange Yard will be having ticketed socially distanced events in the club basement, which allows the venue to reopen to the public before the expected June date. The club has already scheduled a full line-up of club nights that run right up to October 9, with sets from Chicago house legend Mike Dunn, Ibiza producer Chelina Manuhutu and DJ Viken Arman. Gianpaolo Fiore, booking manager for Orange Yard, says that the main challenge in getting the club off the ground, aside from adapting to changing safety rules, has been âbreaking into a new neighbourhood

East End family bakery Percy Ingle may be closing for good
Yesterday the Romford Recorder reported that the family-owned east London bakery chain Percy Ingle is going to cease trading. The bakery closed in response to the lockdown in March, but reopened a number of its locations across London and Essex on May 13. The bright orange-and-green Percy Ingle bakeries are known for affordable produce, with window displays full of glazed doughnuts (6 for ÂŁ1), bright pink tottenham cake, viennese chocolate fingers, and belgian buns smothered in thick, white, sugary icing. Last year, the company began a rebrand. Some of its stores were redecorated with a dark green frontage and renamed Ingles. They had also adopted a more environmentally friendly focus by reducing plastic usage and switching to biodegradable cups. Percy Ingle has been operating in east London since 1954, but the bakeryâs history goes all the way back to 1910, when Joseph and Kathleen Engel (who were both of German descent) opened a German bakery on Clarence Road in Hackney. The Engelsâ business was later destroyed not long after the First World War, as a result of hostility towards the German community in London. Joseph and Kathleen changed their last name to Ingle, and it was their son, Percy, who launched the first of the eponymous bakeries, again on Clarence Road in Hackney, in 1954. Another side to the bakeryâs history was recently raised on Twitter, pointing out that Percy Ingle was brought to court in 1983 over an investigation involving its racist hiring practices. S

A nationwide singalong of Vera Lynnâs âWeâll Meet Againâ is happening this Friday
Things are a little different this May bank holiday. Weâre not just talking about the obvious lockdown element. For 2020, it will take place on a Friday instead of the usual bank holiday Monday to mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of VE Day, a celebration of wartime victory following the surrender of German forces in May 1945. The Royal British Legion had a number of events planned, but has since overhauled the schedule with live-stream activities that will allow people to participate from home. On Friday, there will be a two-minute silence at 11am to honour the service of the Second World War generation. And at 9pm, the Legion is inviting the whole country to join a mass singalong of âWeâll Meet Againâ, a 1939 song made famous by âthe Forcesâ Sweetheartâ Dame Vera Lynn. During the war, Lynn travelled the world to perform the song in her outdoor concerts for troops. In 1941, she had her own radio programme, âSincerely Yoursâ, where she and her quartet would sing requests sent in by soldiers. Lynn is now 103, and still popular â when she released a compilation album in 2017, it went to Number Three, making her the first centenarian to have an album in the charts. âWeâll Meet Againâ might be dripping in sentimentality, but right now, its lyrics hit a little too close to home: âWeâll meet again/ Donât know where/ Donât know when/ But I know weâll meet again some sunny day.â The Royal British Legionâs assistant director of commemorative events, Bob Gamble, said: âThere are ma

Take a ride on the Piccadilly line in a restored 1938 art deco tube train
People seem to have this idea that trains are romantic. But when youâre debating whether to sit on the Northern line tip-up seat thatâs encrusted with black petrified chewing gum, that notion feels like total nonsense. London Transport Museumâs Art Deco Special journey, however, might just prove their point. For one weekend in April, you can ride the Piccadilly line on a restored 1938-stock tube train. It has wood panel flooring, wobbly light-bulb shaped grab handles, lampshades, old-school moquette seating fabric and advertising posters from the period. Basically, itâs a nostalgia trip on what was once the most advanced electric tube train on earth. The journey runs between Northfields, Heathrow Terminal 4 and Acton Town.  Photograph: Courtesy of London Transport Museum  The Art Deco Special trips take place on the LTMâs Depot Open Weekend, a chance to see the museumâs not-so-secret store of 320,000 artefacts, which is usually closed to the public. At the Acton depot, youâll find disused London Underground ticket machines, vintage posters, maps, station signs, plus actual buses and tube trains. The Art Deco price tag (ÂŁ45) might make you reconsider those gum-encrusted seats, but for proper London Underground nerds, riding this time portal to the days of elegant 1930s tube travel will be worth every penny. The Art Deco Special takes place on Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26. Find out more here. For more modern tube news: check out this tube busker leading a conga

Exchange clothes, books and plants at these swapping events in London
How do you get new stuff yet create zero waste? Get yourself to a sustainable swapshop For do-gooders Events donât come much more wholesome than a swap saving clothes from landfill thatâs also raising money for a charity pairing young professionals with pensioners to combat loneliness. At Sip & Swap â run by North London Cares â you can bring up to ten good-quality pre-loved garms or accessories and exchange them for ânewâ pieces. Thank God thereâll be bubbles and Bloody Marys there to stop us feeling too worthy. Camden Collective. Tube: Camden Town. Mar 1. ÂŁ6, ÂŁ12-ÂŁ16 including food and drink. For bikers London Velo is Deptfordâs first and only bike cafĂ©. It even has its own onsite mechanic. So little wonder then that at Clothes Swap at London Velo theyâre looking for helmets, cycling gloves and skin-tight Lycra cast-offs along with the usual threads. Grab one of Veloâs Union Coffee brews while youâre there and see if the cafĂ©âs french bulldog Maurice will submit to a pat. London Velo. Deptford Bridge Overground. Thu Feb 20. Free. For upcyclers As well as letting you trade your unwanted clobber for something that feels new, the Swish & Style swap will teach you how to give your battered wares the Fairy Godmother treatment at an upcycling-by-embroidery workshop â so you get to stick it to fast fashion in the process. St Mary Magdalene. Enfield Chase rail. Sat Feb 22. Free. For designer label lovers Rifle through the stylish wardrobes of influencers, designers, models a

Why I love The Grimaldi Service, Londonâs emotional gathering of professional clowns
Professional clown Smartii Pants (aka Ian Williams) tells us why Hackneyâs annual tribute to original clown Joseph Grimaldi is more than a laughing matter It looks back at the roots of clowning âJoseph Grimaldi (1778-1837) didnât invent clowning, but he was the first to paint his face and wear vibrant costumes. He performed in pantomimes, which back then were like variety shows. The service started so traditional circus players could get together off-season, it was a big social event. Itâs still full of hundreds of clowns and thereâs a real camaraderie. â It shows how diverse clowning can be âEveryone has an idea in their head of what a clown is â the guy who makes balloons or wears a red nose and big shoes. We want people to see there are lots of different styles and itâs not always what youâd think of. We have circus clowns, people who studied under Jacques Lecoq [founder of Lecoq physical theatre school] in Paris, and performers who are more burlesque-leaning.â Photograph: David Tett Itâs a time of reflection âMy father was a clown, thatâs how I got into it. He first put make-up on me when I was eight. We lost him in November 2018, so last year was very special for me because I carried a candle for him to the altar [at the service] and I felt a real connection. Itâs sombre when you hear names of people you knew that have been taken too soon, but it means you want to put your heart and soul into your performances.â Itâs full of community spirit âThis year weâll be pe

How Londoners can help fundraise for those affected by Australiaâs bushfires
Support the bushfire relief efforts from London by donating money or attending one of the dozens of fundraising taking place across the city A bushfire disaster on an unprecedented scale has unfolded across Australia in recent months. As the hot weather continues, the devastation caused by uncontrolled blazes is predicted to carry on, threatening thousands of Australian people and millions of animals and other wildlife. You can support the bushfire relief efforts from London by donating money to registered charities or attending one of the many fundraisers happening in London. We've listed a few of our favourites below. If you can't make it to any of the events, check out the links to Australian charities below to see where you can donate or offer support or services. The Lounge Down Under: Benefit for Australia's Wildlife Archwayâs Nightclub Kolis has put together a solid line-up of bands and DJs to raise money for Australiaâs Wildlife Information and Rescue Service (Wires) which is working to protect wildlife affected by the bushfire crisis. Thereâll be music and other kinds of performances, and all of the people on stage have agreed to be there for free. One hundred percent of all donations will go to charity. Nightclub Kolis. Tube: Archway. Jan 24. Donations on the door, ÂŁ10 suggested. Australia Day Fundraiser PartyThe Church, a club night loved by Aussie and Kiwi ex-pats, has been a sordid part of Londonâs Sundays since 1979 (though it has moved around quite a bit).

Cling on to Christmas at the last festive events in London
Not quite ready to face 2020? Wring out that last mulled drop of Christmas cheer with the remaining âseasonalâ things to do in the city. Go to Skate Lates at Somerset House Never made it to the big shiny, showy ice rink at Somerset House? Then see it at its best with Skate Lates, a club night on ice with a very decent line-up of DJs â strictly no cheese. Try not to fall arse over tit as you slide around to dark trap and grime from London clubnight Night Dreams, and a set from Girls Canât DJ founder Jordss. A whizz around the ice and a rinkside hot chocolate should help feed that âitâs still Christmasâ denial. Somerset House. Tube: Temple. Fri Jan 10. ÂŁ17. Photograph: Courtesy of Eccleston Yards Have a look at the last of Londonâs Christmas lights Most of Londonâs major Christmas light installations will be packed away into their giant boxes by January 6. But like a visiting uncle with no self-awareness, the âWaveâ installation in Belgravia will be sticking around just a few days longer than normal. Made up of 500 colourful glowing orbs, âWaveâ is loosely inspired by the concept of chromotherapy, with lights that are designed to make visitors feel more energised and at ease. Eccleston Yards. Tube: Victoria. Until Sat Jan 11. Free. See festive films on the ice at Queens Watch classic movies from a deckchair thatâs plonked on an actual ice rink at Queens in Bayswater for the last âfestiveâ cinema pop-up. Catch screenings of âWall-Eâ, âThe Greatest Showmanâ or âDirty Dancin

Things to do today in London: Tuesday December 24 2019
Forget having a quiet one this Christmas Eve. Get to the Royal Albert Hall to belt out a chorus of âSilent Nightâ with thousands of strangers, or quote along to the best lines in âElfâ at the Prince Charles Cinema. And if youâve yet to turn veggie, donât miss the Harts of Smithfield Meat auction, where you might just win a hunk of meat for free. 1. Harts of Smithfield Meat Auction One of Londonâs greatest Christmas traditions, this annual meat sale lets you bag prize thighs for bargain prices. Get the time-honoured coin toss right to win a free hunk of flesh.Harts of Smithfield. Tube: Farringdon. Tue Dec 24. Free entry. 2. âElfâ Quote Along The best way to spread Christmas cheer is quoting loud for all to hear. Shout your fave lines from the film at this screening. Youâd be a son of a nutcracker to miss it.Prince Charles Cinema. Tube: Leicester Square. Tue Dec 24. ÂŁ13.50. 3. Carols at the Royal Albert Hall Live out your stage superstar fantasies by belting out tunes at the famous venue accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.  Royal Albert Hall. Tube: South Kensington. Sat Dec 21-Tue Dec 24. From ÂŁ20. 4. Museum of Architecture Gingerbread City Check out a sweet biscuit metropolis as the Museum of Architectureâs annual exhibition visits Somerset House. Pop your head through a dome in the centre of the sculptures so you can gaze out over the tiny gingerbread cities. Somerset House. Tube: Temple. Until Jan 5. £9.  5. Choose Love pop-up shop Going shopping in central L

Have yourself a creepy little Christmas at these dark âfestiveâ events in London
Fed up with all this festive cheer? Swap Christmas markets for a Satanic Fayre See a spooky light installation in a cricket ground Waltham Forest is marking the end of its reign as the first London Borough of Culture with an ethereal installation that will make Leytonâs cricket ground look like itâs sprouted a haunted urban forest. The âtree-like structuresâ of light will appear this Friday for Forest Uprising â which launches with a night of live music and theatre performance â then shine on for three days. Itâs designed by Block9, the same people who created the jaw-dropping IICON stage at Glastonbury, so you can expect them to go big or go home. Leyton Sports Ground. Tube: Leyton. Fri Dec 13-Sun Dec 15. 5pm-10pm. Free. Photograph: Courtesy of the Satanic Flea Market AntiChristmas Fayre Have a browse in a satanic market The Satanic Flea Market AntiChristmas Fayre is taking Christmas back to its pre-Christian roots with a Saturnalian Saturday inside the Electrowerkz nightclub. Shop from stalls filled with taxidermy, pentacles, B-movie posters, Japanese kaiju toys, tarot, retro smut, jewellery, witchy vintage clothes, handknitted skulls and other macabre merch. According to the organisers, itâs âsuitable for open-minded adults, children with old souls and well-behaved dogsâ. The only satanic panic you have to worry about here is the rush of last-minute Christmas shoppers. Electrowerkz. Tube: Angel. Sat Dec 14. ÂŁ3 entry. Photograph: Geraldine Swayne/Goth Shop Get a goth

Follow the polls in a pub at these election night parties in London
Brexmas Election Viewing Party Ramp up the competitive atmosphere by watching the election results live and playing politically themed games at Catfordâs cultural community space. Once youâve smashed âpin the manifesto on the leaderâ, grab a Bojo Mojo or Cointreau Corbyn cocktail, depending on your allegiance, and get ready to see the night through. Catford Mews. Catford Bridge rail. Thu Dec 12. Free. Election Night Live Peckham bar Copeland Social is staying open into the wee hours to beam the election results via its big screen. Vegan Sichuan pop-up Send Noods will be manning the kitchen all night for sustenance, and if things go badly, we suggest a strong drink to lessen the blow. Copeland Social. Peckham Rye Overground. Thu Dec 12. Free. Election Night Results Party Old reliable Dalston bar The Three Compasses will be screening the early exit polls and results as they come in. The place will be packed with Hackney Labour activists after a long day of canvassing, so donât expect to see too many blue rosettes. If you need to comfort eat, the kitchen is open until 11pm. The Three Compasses. Dalston Junction Overground. Thu Dec 12. Free, but register in advance. Election Night Gingo! Gingo = gin + bingo, and there will be plenty of both at this politically charged night of laughing and ranting inside Walthamstowâs gin-palace-in-a-car-park, Motherâs Ruin. Live election updates will be brought to you by ânews correspondentsâ and self-proclaimed âprofessional knobheadsâ Liza Val

Things to do today in London: Sunday November 17 2019
Lazy Sundays are great and all, but that doesnât have to mean doing nothing. Today, you can watch a screening of âThe Greatest Showmanâ on a big beanbag inside a gin distillery at Haymanâs Ginema, or have an easygoing wander around a Christmas market in Primrose Hill. Want more? Read on... 1. Hayman's Ginema Screenings Haymanâs of London is opening its distillery for this gin-themed pop-up cinema. Watch top flicks like âWhen Harry Met Sallyâ and âThe Greatest Showmanâ while sipping fine gins and getting cosy on giant beanbags. Tickets include two gin cocktails and a goody bag with a distillery tour voucher. Haymanâs Distillery. Tube: Balham. Wed Nov 13-Sun Nov 17. ÂŁ37. 2. Growing Up in Britain Weekender See photos, flyers, films and ephemera submitted by the public at this exhibition celebrating youth culture over the last 70 years. Along with thousands of images, thereâll be projections, vintage motorcycles and a soundsystem pumping out tunes.Ugly Duck. Tube: Bermondsey. Thu Nov 14-Sun Nov 17. Free. 3. #LoveNotLandfill The clothes at this pre-loved pop-up have been picked from charity shops by style-savvy influencers. Expect labels and one-offs at low prices. All proceeds go to charity.47-49 Neal St. Tube: Covent Garden. Thu Nov 14- Sun Nov 17. Free entry. 4. Tits pop-up The breast pop-up shop in London is back championing female designers and giving 10 percent of all proceeds to the CoppaFeel! breast cancer charity. Pick up cards, clothing, ceramics and more. 188 Shoredit