Have Yourself a Very Hammersmith Christmas!
Your guide to all our local festivities
Keep checking back as we will update this page with new information during the weeks ahead.
If you are doing your shopping in Hammersmith, visit HammersmithLondon's Christmas Cabin which has moved from Lyric Square to Kings Mall, where you can have up to five presents wrapped for free. This service launched on December 1 and runs daily from noon till 6pm through till December 23.
HammersmithLondon is also running a Countdown to Christmas with a different one day only local deal each day up until December 24. Check out what's on offer today at the special advent calendar
The Lyric's panto is always a highlight of Christmas in Hammersmith and this year the theatre has not one but two seasonal shows.
The Christmas double bill of Cinderella, suitable for children over six and Father Christmas for younger kids is now on at the Lyric, running through the festive season until January 5.
Find out more about both shows here.
Riverside Studios is hosting a series of seasonal films in the days before Christmas, including favourites like It's A Wonderful Life and Meet Me in St Louis. You can find the full schedule here
Hammersmith's churches are opening their doors for traditional carol services. Here is when and where to find them:
Christmas Eve - 4pm, Crib Service, a fun and short informal service for all ages, especially smaller children based around a Christmas drama; 11.30pm, a Christmas Midnight Communion, an opportunity to reflect on the Christmas story and partake in communion on Christmas Eve
Christmas Day - 10am - 11am, Christmas Day Family Service; 11am -11.30am, Christmas Day Holy Communion
Christmas Eve - 5.30pm, Crib Service; 11.30pm, Midnigh Mass
Cristmas Day - 8am, Holy Communion; 11.30am, Parish Communion for Christmas
Christmas Eve - 11.15pm, Midnight Communion
Christmas Day - 10am, Christmas Day service
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Happy cooking this Christmas from West London Kitchens, local suppliers of bespoke German family kitchens. If you want to cook your turkey in a new kitchen next year, please give us a ring and we'll visit to discuss your plans. We sell beautiful kitchens at friendly prices; they’re designed bespoke to you and delivered ready built; and there are no flatpacks. |
The Park Club The Park Club has come up with a really unique idea for a present that is bound to go down well with whoever is the lucky recipient. Their Membership in a Box scheme allows you to place under the Christmas tree a full month's membership at the private family health club as well as a host of other benefits including 5 personal training sessions, mini-facial or mini massage, luxurious bath robe and dermalogica products all beautifully presented in a gift box. If you'd like to order this phone 020 8740 4599. Please have delivery details ready. For further information, and orders, please phone 020 8740 4599. |
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Party at Annie's for the cosiest Christmas ever ...With 3 luscious courses for £29.95, you can enjoy Seared Turkey Escalope with air dried bacon and Cumberland sausage or indulge in a Chocolate & Ginger Brownie with Christmas Pudding Ice Cream. Delicious! Open Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve. 020 8994 9080 www.anniesrestaurant.co.uk |
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We want to keep you warm and dry this Christmas, so we’ll be on hand to fix any problems that might interfere with your festive plans. Call us on 020 8996 2930 to book an appointment. Starting 3rd of December, we will be announcing 12 special daily offers. Each offer is strictly limited, so be quick! Visit MyPlumberChiswick on Facebook for more information. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas from the My Plumber team |
If you’re struggling to find the perfect present for someone special, the TenPilates Christmas Gift Box makes the ideal festive gift. And all in a beautifully designed gift box, so you don’t even have to wrap it up. Call TenPilates Chiswick on 020 8996 1710 or visit our website tenpilates.com/prices-tenpilates_giftbox.html to order online. |
 Shoots and Leaves will deliver Christmas Trees to your home in Chiswick and surrounding area. They only sell full, bushy, prime cut, non-drop Nordman firs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back! www.shootsandleaves.co.uk/xmas christmas@shootsandleaves.co.uk 020 8563 7733  |
Ballet 4 Life Stuck for a gift idea this year? Why not give the gift of Dance? Ballet4life has lovely vouchers that can inspire your special someone to get fit or to return to their favourite pastime. They can be perfect stocking fillers starting at just £10. The local classes and courses are held during the morning, afternoon, and evening. 2013 timetable includes 50+ Ballet, Contemporary, Zumba Gold, and drop-in ballet for adults. Private tuition is also available. Please contact info@ballet4life.com or www.ballet4life.com |
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Need extra cash for Christmas? Rent out your loft, spare room or garage as storage and earn extra regular income (between £40 and £200 a month). Safe, secure, and better for the environment too! Visit Storemates.co.uk and list your space for FREE. Need more space? Storemates helps you find safe, secure places to store your extra or seasonal items locally for a fraction of the price of commercial storage. See how much you can save at Storemates.co.uk. |
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At Westfield, tickets for Santa's Grotto have now sold out, but you can still pre-book tickets for the indoor ice rink to avoid queues. The ice rink is open until January 6.
And if you are still seeking inspiration,Westfield has produced a series of gift guides for everyone in the family which you read here.
This Christmas, Westfield London is proudly supporting Save The Children. Donations to the charity can be made when booking tickets for the ice rink.
If you know of any special events going on in Hammersmith over the festive season or any restaurants which will be staying open on Christmas Day, please let us know at editor@hammersmithtoday.co.uk and we will add them.
December 12, 200
