Posted Wed 19 Nov: The Thai and Oriental Market on the Upper Richmond Road have home-made Thai food, ready to eat and they are serving it every day!

Posted Wed 19 Nov: Christmas Carol Concert in the presence of HRH Princess Alexandra and with St. Peter's Singers of Hammersmith at 7pm on Wednesday 3rd December. At St Mary Magdalene's Church, Paradise Road, Richmond - in support of the Holly Lodge Centre 'Special needs in a special place'. Celebrity readers include June Whitfield and Clive Francis. £12, including a glass of wine. To book, call 020 8948 3209 etn 259 or email: cmartin@thehollylodgecentre.org.uk

Posted Wed 19 Nov: Holy Trinity CE Primary School Christmas Fair is on Saturday 29th November between 11.30am and 2.30pm. At the school, Carrington Road, Richmond. Stalls and face painting, live music and performances by the children, mulled wine and mince pies, raffle, Santa's Grotto and an opportunity to do your Christmas shopping.

Posted Tue 18 Nov: The Art Yard, on the Upper Richmond Road, are offering events for babies and toddlers that would end with a beautiful and unique gift for Christmas?! Between 27th November and 8th December 10am-4pm. They have: 1 hour painting and creative sessions, babies hand and feet castings, small canvas paintings and Linsey Smith photography sessions - special price £20, including free print. They have mulled wine, coffee and mince pies served all day. Booking necessary - Debra: 88781336 or email info@artyard.co.uk

Posted Tue 18 Nov: Spinal Health Event at Up and Running - offering spinal health and posture checks. Posture and spinal function have a direct influence on your health, strength, flexibility and sports performance. This event is FREE for customers and is on Saturday 22nd November between 10.30am and 1.30pm. Booking advised with staff (see the local business section for contact details) - Health checks provided by Back to Health Wellness Centre, Richmond.

Posted Tue 18 Nov: FOLLOW THE STAR - A musical pantomime Come and help the Angels defeat Herod and save Christmas! at St Mary the Virgin Church, Mortlake High Street SW14 8JA Doors open an hour early for Christmas Fayre. Tickets £12 concs £7 Group discounts available, Box Office 020 8785 6880. Don't miss the last event in support of St Mary's Mortlake Tower Appeal Thursday 11th December at 7pm Friday 12th December at 7pm Saturday 13th December at 2pm & 6pm

Posted Mon 17 Nov: Mothers' Union Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday 22nd November between 10.30am and 12 noon. St Mary's Room, St. Mary the Virgin Church, Mortlake High Street. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee, mince pies and a chat. There is also a bring and buy and a raffle.

Posted Mon 17 Nov: Mary Magdalen's Christmas Fair is on Saturday 22nd November between 12pm-3pm. Entry £1 per adult and 50p a child. Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Worpole Street,. Mortlake, London. There's Santa's Grotto, gifts, cakes, food and drink and much more!

Posted Fri 7 Nov: Wintering Wetland Birds - an introductory course looking at wildfowl and other wintering birds. On Sunday 23rd November at London Wetland Centre, Barnes. Price includes illustrated lectures and practical fieldwork on the reserve. 10.30am - 4pm. £45 per person - adults and accompanied children over 11 years. Price does not include entrance to the centre or lunch.

Posted Fri 7 Nov: Winter Warmers Coffee Morning at 43 Lewin Road, East Sheen SW14 8DR (Tel: 020 8876 9261) on Saturday 8th November from 11am. On sale is knitwear, cards, gifts and paintings. Coffee and biscuits £1 which goes to the Macmillan Nurses. Work by, Madeleine Spink, Geraldine Newman, Nan Kerr and Martin Davison.