2 Oct 2008 (monthly) Vinopolis
If you're more of an expert cocktail drinker than a shaker, then here's your chance to become a star mixologist. If you don't even know what that means, Vinopolis offers Cocktail-Mixing Masterclasses on the first Thursday of every month. More
3 - 7 Dec 2008 (annual) The 20th Century Theatre
Ghost's floaty creations are cut down to cost price at the annual London winter sale in The 20th Century Theatre. It's enough to send bargain hunters into a shopping frenzy. More
Mar 2009 (annual) Christie's South Kensington
A range of 20th-century fashion and design is up for auction at Christie's. Prized lots include a late 1940s Hermès coat, 1960s graphic Pucci pieces and trend-setting Ossie Clark pieces from the 1970s. More
5 - 8 Feb 2009 (annual) Earls Court Exhibition Centre The Times presents the UK's largest consumer travel show at Earls Court Exhibition Centre. Destinations offers a weekend of pure fantasy and escapism, bringing dream holidays to life. More
14 Sep 2008 (various dates) Kensington Town Hall
The furry bi-annual extravaganza that is Hugglets Teddy Bear Festival offers antique and modern bears for sale, teddy bear books, clothes, best-dressed bear competitions and much more. Around 150 teddy bear artists and creators take over Kensington Town Hall. More
Feb - Mar 2009 (annual) ExCeL London
Interest in buying property overseas continues to grow, fuelled by shows such as Channel 4's A Place in the Sun. A Place in the Sun Live, at London's Excel, offers expert advice and encourages us all to live the dream. More
22 Feb 2009 (annual) Kensington Town Hall
A festival of cuddly bears, the Winter BearFest at London's Kensington Town Hall features more than 170 stands for the eager collector. Many fascinating teddies are on sale, along with books, jewellery and much more. More
Feb 2009 (various dates) Olympia
Pure is a fashion sale par-excellence for trade visitors only. Over 800 designers are on display at London's Olympia, among them young creative labels, footwear and accessory designers, all hand-picked for their quality. More
If you're more of an expert cocktail drinker than a shaker, then here's your chance to become a star mixologist. If you don't even know what that means, Vinopolis offers Cocktail-Mixing Masterclasses on the first Thursday of every month. 
Ghost's floaty creations are cut down to cost price at the annual London winter sale in The 20th Century Theatre. It's enough to send bargain hunters into a shopping frenzy. 
