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National Poetry Day 2010 is Thursday 7 October. This year's theme is 'Home'. Although we celebrate the day with exciting events, the Poetry Society is not the official organiser.

To contact the organisers,go to the below link:

http://golondon.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=golondon&cdn=travel&tm=809&gps=97_803_1003_399&f=10&su=p284.9.336.ip_p531.51.336.ip_&tt=2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.poetrysociety.org.uk/npd/npdindex.htm

Since 1994 National Poetry Day has engaged millions of people with poetry through a range of live events and web-based activities for people young and old throughout the country. Each year the day has a new theme.

National Poetry Day Live at the Southbank Centre

For the second year running, the Poetry Society has organised a lively event for National Poetry Day together with the Southbank Centre.

Once again the event is entirely free.

All welcome, including groups.

2pm - 3pm: Simon Armitage, Daljit Nagra, Joelle Taylor & SLAMbassadors. Main stage, Clore Ballroom.

3.30pm - 4.15pm: Luke Kennard, Jane Draycott, Jay Bernard & Lemn Sissay. Main stage, Clore Ballroom.

4.20pm: Meet the Editor.

A chance to meet the editor of Poetry Review, Fiona Sampson, and find out what makes a successful magazine submission. What do you need to know before you send in your poems? Your chance to pick up tips and find out what you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall.

5.15pm - 6.15pm: Ian Duhig, Caroline Bird, Ross Sutherland, Robin Robertson, Simon Armitage & Daljit Nagra. Main stage, Clore Ballroom.

Also in The Clore Ballroom throughout the afternoon:
Folf in a Box presents Poetry in a Box
Folk in a Box is a one-on-one music venue that's been taking festivals by storm. Exclusively for Southbank Centre, we turn it into a tiny house of poetry for you to experience a poetry encounter like no other. You'll have a poem read to you alone by any one of the poets appearing throughout the afternoon. Poets include Jay Bernard, Swithun Cooper, Ian Duhig, Holly Hopkins, Sarah Howe, Laura Seymour and Jo Shapcott.

The poetry doctor is in...
Are you in love, homesick, searching for work or inspiration? Bring your ailment or addiction to the Poetry Doctors from the Saison Poetry Library and they'll write you a poetry prescription.

Pick a Poem
Dive into the Poetry Society's lucky dip of poetry, with poems to take home, including exclusive signed copies; pit your wits against the poetry quiz-master; and hunt down an exclusive suite of postcards.

Pictures and a thousand words...
We screen two specially-curated poetry peregrinations. The Foyle Young Poets of the Year are our tour guides to the changing landscape of contemporary poetry, sending us postcards from their home towns on the day the 2010 award-winners are announced. Plus the best of Global Poetry System, Southbank Centre's user-generated world map of poetry.
More Information

Various Poetry Society competitions take place on or around, or have celebrations linked to, National Poetry Day. The Stanza Poetry Competition winner is announced on National Poetry Day, as are the winners of the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award. The National Poetry Competition closes at the end of October, giving poets inspired by the day time to pen their poems and enter.

The Poetry Society runs an extensive education programme of education work: Poetryclass INSET days, school membership packages (for individual schools and networks) and the SLAMbassadors UK nationwide youth slam championship.

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Chocolate Week London





When

Monday 11th October - Sunday 17th October 2010

Where

London venues




Chocolate Week London comes round once again in October as the nights draw in and the prospect of curling up on the sofa with a large bar of dark, milk, white or nutty chocolate seems even more tempting. And with plenty of unusual and interesting events to choose from, the Chocolate Week London event gives you the perfect excuse to indulge.Alot of the tastings are free but
not all events are so be sure to check
out the website and see which ones are

http://chocolate-week.co.uk/


Chocolate Week 2010
Celebrating the humble chocolate in all its forms, from bars, boxes, truffles, fountains and cakes to sculptures and drinks, Chocolate Week is all about trying and tasting every conceivable kind of chocolate, finding out how it's made and generally celebrating the delicious, melty sweet stuff that we all crave now and then.

Events for chocoholics
Throughout the week in October, chocolate fans can visit a whole range of venues around London to sample different kinds of cocoa based products, learn more about the different methods of production and find out how to tell the very best quality chocolate from the less impressive ones. Whether you want to try out exclusive new delicacies at La Maison du Chocolat, take part in The Great Brownie Bake Off with Divine on Old Street or meet an actual chocolatier at Fortnum and Mason, there is sure to be something to tempt you during Chocolate Week 2010.

Taking over London
Loads of different venues are taking part in the Chocolate Week London celebration this year with old favourites like Chococo and Artisan du Chocolat mixing it up cocoa style with the likes of Fortnum and Mason and sponsors of the event, Divine. Whether you like your chocolate wrapped up in a big box covered with hearts and flowers or pure and simple with 80 percent cocoa, there will be plenty of chocolatey treats in store for all throughout the week.
Lots of the tastings are free but some of the workshops aren't so



Chocolate train on show at St Pancras.

Commuters can catch a chocolate train at St Pancras International this October as the food artist and photographer Carl Warner invites you to check out his edible creations. Taking place at the same time as his one day food landscapes exhibition, St Pancras is also the location for his real life chocolate train art.


Kicking off at 7am on Thursday 14th October 2010, the Chocolate Express will be revealed to passengers passing through the international station. Designed to represent a steam locomotive, the type of which would have once been housed in the Barlow Shed at St Pancras, the chocolate train is a brand new piece of food art, that has yet to be shared with the public.

Edible art
On hand throughout the day to sign copies of his new book, Carl will also be chatting to visitors about his skills as a food artist and explaining just how he goes about creating his unusual foodscapes. He will also be adding to the scene of the chocolate train at St Pancras on the day, giving you the chance to see the artist at work with one of his edible creations.

Foodscapes
Marking the release of his book, Carl Warners Food Landscapes, a one day exhibition of his edible landscape photos takes place alongside the chocolate train at St Pancras. Created from a variety of foodstuffs such as fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, fish, meat and grains, the foodscapes depict a series of vibrant, atmospheric landscapes which have prompted comparrisons to a modern day Guiseppe Arcimboldo. With some landscapes constructed entirely from meat, hot air balloons made from fruit and one featuring a sea of salmon, foodie and art fans will be delighted by the incongruous and spectacular images on show.

The chocolate train at St Pancras International takes place as part of the food landscapes exhibition from 7am - 10pm on Thursday 14th October 2010 on the upper level. Entrance is free.

The Chocolate Week London events run from Monday 11th October - Sunday 17th October 2010.

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When Oct 2010
Where :St Martin-in-the-Fields
Cost :Free:
Service 3pm


As traditional a feature of London as rhyming slang, join London's Original Pearly Kings and Queens Association at St Martin-in-the-Fields on Trafalgar Square for a harvest festival.

Produce collected is donated to the Connection of St Martin's, helping the homeless.
The distinctive, pearl button-swathed "Pearlies" date back 150 years to Henry Croft's adoption of the garb of the Costermongers (apple sellers) of Somers Town to raise money for orphans like himself. Henry Croft's memorial statue is in St Martin-in-the-Fields, making this commemoration truly fitting.

More information on below link:

http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=61763

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Hampstead Heritage and Conkers Festival



Where:Parliament Hill Bandstand,Hampstead Heath,NW5
When: Sunday 10th October
Time: 11.00am-4.00pm

Time Table of Events

11.00am-1.00pm Welly-wangling
1.30pm Tug-of-war
3.00pm Finale Conker Championships

Getting There: Kentish Town tube (Northern Line),
Gospel Oak overground station.
Cost: Free
Enquiries: 020 7432 7073.


Get picking, polishing and even baking – if you dare – for the ninth annual Hampstead Heath conker championships on Sunday 10th October.

The all-ages contest has become one of the most popular regular events on the Heath, inspiring everyone from the deeply competitive to those just up for a bit of fun.

This year it will take place as part of the Heath Heritage Festival, providing all the family with a great chance to enjoy the onset of Autumn in one of London’s best-loved open spaces.

Organisations including the National Trust, RSPB and volunteer group Heath Hands will have stands at the festival where you can find out more about the work they do.

There will also be the chance to take part in felt-making, have a go at medieval (long-bow) archery and even take part in a welly-wangling competition. Or, if you’re feeling strong, how about getting a team together for the tug-of-war contest?
Morris dancers will perform throughout the day and will introduce the
festival’s finale, the conker championships – at 3pm.
The conker-meister will lead participants through their paces. There will be knock-out rounds for five categories – under fives, 5-8 years, 8-12 years, 13-16 years and adults. The winner of each final will receive a trophy.
Sam Crosby, Education Officer at the City of London Corporation, said:
“This is a great opportunity to get out exploring the Heath and to appreciate and enjoy our autumn heritage. It’s the perfect family day out.”

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Do the Lambeth walkSaturday 2 October

For the second year running, artists in Lambeth are throwing their doors open to the public as part of Lambeth Open – a borough–wide initiative to showcase their talent. Make Space Studios, for example, exhibit the works of local sculptors, glass artists and printmakers, while Joseph Silcott creates wonderful displays of butterflies in all the colours of the rainbow cut out from paper. So get your comfiest shoes on, wander from one studio to the next and get exploring! Opening times vary, so check the website for details:

http://www.lambethopen.com

Entry is free.

Nearest Tube:Lambeth North

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Oxjam Leadenhall Market – London 2010

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Now in its fourth year, the 2010 festival programme is even more innovative and inspiring than ever with 15 unique events, specially commissioned to draw upon the rich artistic, filmic and musical heritage of West London and celebrate our cultural diversity.
Join us as we explore, celebrate and discover the vivacious culture of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

For detailed information on the Across the Street, Around the World 2010 programme, please see:

• Download the festival programme [PDF] (warning: large file size 1.5Mb)
• If you would like to receive a hard copy of the brochure please call 020 7361 2062 or email [EMAIL="arts@rbkc.gov.uk"]arts@rbkc.gov.uk[/EMAIL].

Please check the festival programme for the free
events as not all events are free.

Free events include:

1.In Your own words-Poetry project for young people
( 12-16)

2 Portobello Film Festival
.

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photomonth celebrates 10 years

photomonth is a celebration of photography.

In 2010 there are over 200 exhibitions and events in East London and beyond throughout October/November.

To mark our 10th anniversary we have created a series of special projects including the new photolounge at the Old Truman Brewery, images along the new East London Line from Dalston Junction to Shoreditch Hight Street, eatyourartout so you can enjoy exhibitions in a wide range of restaurants, bars and cafes, photomonthlive.com for your mobile, and the photomonth assignment for all those up to the challenge, The photofair, photo-open, portfolio review, events/talks/workshops, and the Youth Award provide opportunities for everyone to engage with photography.

To see the events taking place in October/November go to the
webiste link:

http://2010.photomonth.org/

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Inner Space:

They run Free wellbeing seminars,talks and lectures on friday and sunday and
also run free courses in Covent Garden and The City .

We love organising lectures and seminar programs throughout the year, bringing you a quality of thinking that gives an edge; ideas that open new doors; insights that simply help make sense of it all. Our guest speakers come from across the world to share experiences and observations.


Lots going on in October and all FREE.

Check out the website:
http://www.innerspace.org.uk/index.asp

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Best in showSaturday 9 OctoberTime to get all cuddly and fluffy, folks! The people behind Cabbages & Frocks Market in Marylebone are organising a Dog Day Afternoon. Yes, you guessed it – the market will be dedicated to all things dog, from waggy tail and lookalike competitions to demonstrations from the Good Boy Dog School. There’s even a dog whisperer on hand to help in case your pooch’s manners could do with a bit of refining, plus an array of stalls will be offering organic pet food, dog accessories and other treats. From 11am-5pm, with demonstrations starting at 12noon, followed by competitions at 2.30pm. Free.

More information on the below link:

http://www.cabbagesandfrocks.co.uk/festivaldates.html