Traditional German Christmas Market

When
21 November 2009 - 03 January 2010

Where
Hyde Park

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2009 is going to be swayed this season by another conventional German Christmas Market which promises to be even better and bigger than the last year. On its return with higher festive spirit and refreshing entertainment, Christmas cheers and delights will get multiplied. For those who are planning to have loads of seasonal fun at Christmas, this Market is surely going to be a hit.
Mulled wine and gingerbread

You can sip a warming mulled gluhwein or enjoy a chilled Bavarian beer at the market, amidst the gracefully decorated chalets. Presenting an assortment of serial culinary specialties including a German hog roast stall and bratwurst, the luscious aroma of the German Christmas market will surely attract you in. Those having a sweet tooth will be able to have gingerbread, roasted nuts, crepes and confectionary.
Christmas gifts

Countless wooden chalets with exclusive lightings circle the Hyde Park bandstand illuminating and selling an array of unique gifts and some rejuvenating reserves to the distinctive high street fare. The stalls range from quirky to the traditional and include glees such as hand crafted wooden pieces and tin toys, Christmas tree ornaments and delicate glass and candles of all colours and sizes, jewellery made by hand and several other items for all magical winter atmosphere.
Candlelight and carols

The much awaited German Christmas market is open entirely for all days of a week from 10 am onwards, so one can enjoy eating, shopping and drinking in the middle of choirs, whose carols by candlelight will surround the marketplace with luring instrumental sounds of Christmas.

Christmas Lights at Oxford Street

When
Tuesday 3rd November 2009 - Tuesday 5th January 2010

There would be a glorious event of lights as The Oxford Street will glow with Christmas lights for a glitzy London event which will feature an array of guest stars. Come and explore the heartwarming event of Christmas lights and welcome the shimmering festival with dazzling lights in the centre of West End.

World famous Christmas lights

Every year, the Oxford Street Lights, the world renowned celebration for Christmas, attracts thousands of people to West End over the New Year and Christmas celebrations. A definite attraction of Christmas in London, lights highlight of Christmas in London, the lights will be switched on in an exclusive celebrity event in November 2009.

Stars Come Down at Oxford Street

Traditionally, the Oxford Street Christmas lights are switched on by a row up of renowned celebrities visiting the place to meet the crowds at the beginning of Christmas. For this year, the guest stars of the latest 3D Disney version of the classic Charles Dickens’s story A Christmas Carol will be setting the show on fire at Oxford Street. Illumination ceremony will be coordinated with the switching of events on Regent Street.

Live music

This year the credit of live performances will go to a selection of performers but the prime attractions are the appearances of the star cats of Disney’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol. The star cast of this movie will be switching on the lights on Regent Street and Oxford Street  right before heading to the world premiere of the movie at Leicester Square. Get more information of the world premiere of the movie that blends noble old fashioned Dickensian storytelling with a tint of glamour of the Hollywood.

An Enchanted Christmas

This year, the famous trend of celebrating Christmas by lighting up the entire Oxford Street in an exclusive way will be based on an exciting and new theme.  Exhibiting the vibrant colors of the thrilling film of Disney’s production, you can expect the magic weaving around the milieu and spreading the cheer and glory of Christmas.

New Years Party With Ministry of Sound at O2

Date – 31st – December 2009

Time – 9 pm – 6 am

Venue – The O2 Arena
Millennium Way, Peninsula Square
London SE10 0BB

Cost - 50£ - 85£ per person

(Call +44 (0)844 856 0202 for booking the tickets )

Ministry of Sound is all set to organize a spectacular live music event at O2 arena in association with AEG Live. The event will take place on 31st December 2009 from 9 pm onwards and will go up till 6 am. Although several events are held in this vibrant capital city but, this live music event is special in several ways. It is going to be one of the most dazzling New Year party in the town this year. 

Some of the most popular artists and pop sensations of UK such as Dave Spoon, Calvin Harris and Eric Prydz are already booked for this vivacious event. The party will offer fabulous entertainment throughout the night with excellent music and visuals by the Ministry of Sound. The entire O2 arena will be transformed with pyrotechnic displays, multiple stages, aerial walkway and breathtaking lightening. The walkway will be created a bit high above the audiences and all the artists will perform at this LED lit stage. LED curtains featuring the largest number of batons ever used in any performance will also offer a dazzling visual sensation. The DJ sets to be used in the event will also be extremely imaginative and dramatic.  

In the history of live music events in London, this the first time when the most powerful and influential forces in the industry – Ministry of Sound and AEG Live are coming together to present a show. Thus we can expect the event to be exceptionally successful and truly incredible. Tickets are on sale from 2nd October onwards and are selling extremely fast. You can choose amongst the 2 categories of tickets – seated and standing price. So grab your tickets and get ready for an alluring New Year Party.

Jingle Bell Ball Tickets

Tickets for Jingle Bell Ball will be made available soon to be a part of one of the mega yearly parties as the O2 Arena plays host to some of the famous personalities in the music world. This huge event will offer an ideal way to begin with the Christmas season. Jingle Bell Ball tickets bring on the star fever with an event studded with the shimmer of frolic and fun at one of the incredible party and entertainment venues across the world.

While Jingle Bell Ball enables the crowd to celebrate the festive period in style, it also generates money for charity. Some of the big shots descend on the O2 for the unique party while it is sponsored by Capital FM. With every ticket sold, some amount will be donated to the cause that helps disadvantaged children throughout the city. This means that as you party in the Jingle Bell Ball, you can be elated for the very reason that you are donating some part of your money for the noble cause.

O2 Arena

The opulent O2 Arena will be hosting Jingle Bell Ball and it also happens to be one of the most sizzling venues in the city for ball parties. It is now strongly established as one of the most superior arenas in the city to organize music events. So much that you can well expect to listen to the live performances of the renowned artists at their best. So grab your best outfits, get some tickets and head straight to the O2 Arena to celebrate the beginning of Christmas season in a serious statement of style with some biggest pop names in the industry.

This great event - The Jingle Bell Ball will be held at the O2 Arena on 5-6th of December, 2009, at 1800hrs in aid of the Help a London Child Charity.

Glug Oysters in London Columbia Road

Here is a treat for all the foodies out there, looking for some real delicious and mouth watering food on Sundays. Then this is for you!

Now make your Sunday a special and a tasty one……. Start the day at the lively Columbia Road’s flower market with some yummy rock oysters served along with the fresh and healthy breads of your choice. You can also opt for Tabasco sauce which is simply outstanding and tastes really good along with the oysters. To make your breakfast even healthier than this, then ask for a glass of lemon juice from the same shop. The meal will surely be a huge delicious treat for you and will give a great start to your Sunday. This is an old-fashioned but, an extremely charming back garden set up located within the walking distance from the Columbia Road Flower Market. The set up is situated at the passage connecting the Shipton and Ezra Streets. It is just next to the Jones’s which is also a popular dairy store.

After this yummy meal you can savor a happy gardening at the award winning Flower market at the Columbia Road, E2 London. This well known flower market is located just a stones throw away from the Oysters place. You can explore a wide variety of shrubs, bulbs, plants, trees, indoor gardens and cut flowers. The collection includes several flower types from all over the world. Flower market is open on every Sunday, including all Bank holiday Sundays, from 8 am till 2 pm.
Enjoy your Sunday in an eco friendly, healthy but a luscious destination………

Venue 

Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia Road E2

Nearest Underground – Old Street London Underground
Date– Every Sunday
Time – 8 am – 2 pm