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Winter 2014 in this issue:

Ice cool fashion Eating out - what’s hot hot hot!

Elsa and Olaf in town Great gifts Peter Pan at the Polka

your complete guide

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Welcome to Our Wimbledon Indulge in Wimbledon this winter where you’ll find great shopping, a huge choice of restaurants, buzzing nightlife and magical theatre shows. Check out Centre Court’s gift guide (pages 14) and ice cool fashion (page 26), spoil yourself with recommended Wimbledon pamper treatments (page 17), enjoy a cheeky Christmas cocktail (page 29) and find live music hotspots in the town centre (page 30).

On Sunday 30th November Wimbledon Winter Wonderland is back!

We’re once again pedestrianising The Broadway for a whole day of festive fun. There will be an ice stage, traditional Christmas Market, children’s activities and a host of favourite Christmas characters including Elsa and Olaf.

After 5pm Centre Court’s spectacular firework display will blast off.

Turn to page 4 to find out more.

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We look forward to seeing you in Wimbledon this Christmas season!

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‘Canapes under the canopies’! Wimbledon late night shopping night. Thursday 18th December

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Winter Wonderland Sunday 30 November Elsa, Olaf and Anna from Frozen!

Christmas market on the Piazza Fairytale castle at Centre Court Santa’s grotto at Elys

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Christmas pantos and plays Click and collect 24/7 Over 60 restaurants Parking till midnight in Centre Court

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With our two stages jammed with live performances all day – you can see your favourite act either on our Ice Stage next to The Piazza or within Centre Court – but be sure to pop into Santa’s Grotto (at Elys) or frozen ice castle (in Centre Court), get photographed in the snow dome or wrestle with a ‘sumo snowman’.

See children’s eyes light up as the Christmas Fairy spreads a little magic in Wimbledon or our elf fire-eater entertains. Hug a giant snowman or ride on one of our carousels; the magic of winter will be upon us. Older children can practise on the snowboard simulator or get thrown from the bucking reindeer. Your favourite Frozen characters will be on the streets until 3pm!

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The Christmas Market – bring a sparkle to your day

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Now taking Christmas bookings for parties of 6 to 106!

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Festive music and lights will welcome Christmas to The Piazza this November and December.

Wrap up warm and enjoy our traditional Christmas market selling unique Christmas gifts and treats. Decorations, handmade arts, festive homewares, cards, books, hot food, scrummy cakes and festive bakes will fill your stockings and your tummy. Sip on a steaming mulled wine or nibble on a homemade mince pie whilst whilst getting ahead with your Christmas shopping.

Market dates: Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December Saturday 20 - Tuesday 23 December There will be different foods and gifts each weekend, so make sure to visit more than once!

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Spicing up your Christmas Restaurants that are hot hot hot...

Khanage

108 The Broadway

New to Wimbledon this year, this relaxed and sophisticated Lahori kitchen restaurant brings home blended spices to their dishes which are traditional and contemporary. Delicious, affordable and with excellent service – well worth a visit. khanage.com

Tandoori Kitchen

Now Open English

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108 The Broadway Wimbledon SW19 1RH 020 8540 1112 www.khanage.com

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Mae Ping 162 The Broadway Serving spicy (and not so spicy) Thai food, this popular restaurant has a great Sunday Banquet deal at £15/adults and £8/child (under 10) and proudly uses no MSG. Serving a good range of the old favourites with new twists. maepingthai.co.uk

The Alexandra 33 Wimbledon Hill Road Known for its warm welcome.

The Alex has a very satisfying Christmas menu - to get some heat you can opt for the sharing dishes with spicy wedges and hot & spicy chicken wings or enjoy a hot mulled cider. DJs Fridays and Saturdays in the back bar and regular quiz nights too. alexandrawimbledon.com

Hot Pink 86 The Broadway The truth is in the title! A hot place to go with kids in tow, or a good bite before the flicks or theatre. Favourited by locals, this burger joint does a very tasty spicy pink sauce (that’s hot). Their food is sustainably sourced – now that’s a hot topic. hotpinkgrill.com

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The fantastical Peter Pan at the Polka This winter season, the UK’s first children’s theatre is staging a midtwentieth century interpretation of Peter Pan, with all the favourite fairies, hooks and twists (not forgetting the crocodile!)

The Love Wimbledon team caught up with their new artistic director Peter Glanville to find out more...

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Peter Pan is your winter show this year, how are you making Neverland a magical place?

The world of flying children, pirates, fairies and mermaids is beautifully described by JM Barrie, which comes to life on the Polka stage with an enchanting set design, multiple trap-doors, atmospheric music, beautiful puppetry and the audience’s imagination.

Tell us a bit about behind the scenes. How do you make a show, where do you start?

I start by finding a story that I know the audience will love. Peter Pan is a classic, packed with adventure – the rivalry between Hook and Peter, Tinkerbell’s jealousy, the Lost Boys longing for a mother, swashbuckling pirates – all exciting material for a play. Then we bring in the creative team, and at Polka we are lucky to work with some of the best designers and composers in the country.

What are the most challenging things about scenery and costumes?

We travel to so many different environments in Peter Pan – nursery, moonlit sky, woods, lagoon and a pirate ship – so the scenery has to be versatile, with a transformative lighting design, and the costumes need to be put on quickly and sometimes work on top of another layer.

Pretty much everything audiences see on stage at Polka has been made by theatre professionals here in Wimbledon.

Puppetry is coming back into fashion. How do you think it engages the young (and everyone else)?

A skilled puppeteer with a well-crafted puppet can spark the imagination in an incredible way. Seeing something real on stage, whilst knowing it is made of wood, is a magical feeling for all ages. Our actors in Peter Pan are also talented puppeteers - you’ll have to take a trip to Neverland to see what I mean!

Maybe we all wish we could fly and stay young forever!

It’s your 35th year - how does the Polka stay forever young?

We put young people at the heart of everything we do, to create world-class theatre for children.

As a charity it is always hard work finding the resources to keep going, but we have built such a strong and supportive audience in Wimbledon and beyond over the years. Visiting Polka has become a tradition for many families, especially around Christmas time, and there’s always something going on at Polka - from workshops for children to families popping in to play or use the café.

Have you ever dreamt that you could fly?

How does the story of Peter Pan stay so timeless?

Many times, I was a huge fan of Superman movies when I was growing up and I used to soar in the clouds above our garden on many occasions.

Maybe we all wish we could fly and stay young forever!

Peter Pan runs form 21st Nov-14th Feb polkatheatre.com

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Canapés under the Canopies!

A night of Christmas shopping and tasting. Thursday 18th December 5-9pm Wimbledon’s shops are getting festive this Christmas and invite you to a very special late night shopping evening. Many of our shops have clubbed together and are throwing open their doors so you can munch a mince pie, sip a glass of something bubbly and browse the shops.

To get you in the spirit, Wimbledon will be hosting Carol singers by candlelight outside the station.

Elys department store, Gina Conway Aveda Spa,

Lush and Centre Court Shopping Centre to name but a few, are opening until 9pm dressed with twinkling lights and festive cheer.

Be greeted with canapés, festive nibbles and drinks, enjoy product samples and one night only discounts, and make the most of this special Christmas late night shopping evening.

Go to lovewimbledon.org for updates.

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Christmas wishes come true at Centre Court Shopping Centre Court has everything covered from festive fashion and beauty, gadgets and computing, to lovely items for the home to help Christmas wishes come true. Along with their Christmas grotto to keep your kids entertained, Centre Court will also be running a special gift wrapping service on the Upper Mall 18th - 24th December so you can have all of your presents beautifully wrapped.

Make someone’s special #Wimbledonwish come true this Christmas and nominate them for a Christmas Wish inside Centre Court from 29th November - 7th December.

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For festive fans Yankee Candle Candy Shop Gift Set Clintons

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For pampering

For the action man

Benefit How to Look the Best at Everything Complexion Kit

Mens skeleton dial day date automatic watch

Debenhams

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H. Samuel

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Beauty Advent Calendar Body Shop

Advent House

James Bond 007 - 50ml

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Lakeland

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Superdrug

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Egg-splode Egg and Toast Set Kérastase Ultime Set Trade Secret Noel Fragranced Botanicals

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Crabtree and Evelyn

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For fans of Frozen

Continental Advent Calendar 321g

Frozen Collection

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New year, new you Banish the winter blues this yuletide and indulge your senses by spoiling yourself and your loved ones with our glittering list of pampering treats! Local journalist Ekaterina Botziou checked out the best spots in Wimbledon. Unwind with a soothing massage or re-balance your mind and start the New Year refreshed and restored!

Start the New Year completely re-balanced with the ancient healing practice of acupuncture at Jiva Health. Using acupuncture needles placed in the body, the process is designed to promote the body’s own immune response to heal and can help with migraines, stress, anxiety and fatigue. A two hour appointment is £75 with follow up appointments from £60. jivahealth.co.uk/wimbledon

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Pamper yourself with the power of three at Gina Conway and renew tired-looking skin with a trio of relaxing facials. Try the ancient anti-aging art of Ayurveda (from £75) to encourage radiance and lift fine lines or go for the Dual Exfoliation Power Peel (prices vary) to smooth wrinkles and improve skin texture. ginaconwaysalons.co.uk

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Liven up at Nuffield Fitness & Wellbeing Gym (membership from £64/month) and ring in the New Year with a healthy body and mind. Soothe aching muscles by making full use of the onsite jacuzzi and sauna or finish your workout with a trip to the spa for a treatment of your choice. nuffieldhealth.com/gyms/ wimbledon

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Relieve stress, neck pain, tension, lower back pain, anxiety, or if you just want to relax and indulge, experience a full body deep tissue massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Thai massage at Green Touch. New customers get £10 off their 1 hour massage treatment. greentouchpi.com

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Offering a wide selection of treatments such as massage, reiki, osteopathy, pedicures, reflexology and hypnotherapy, Health Zone is dedicated to the natural art of healing.

With discounted treatments and special offers available on a regular basis, makeover your soul and calm your senses by booking an appointment now! healthzoneclinic.co.uk

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Say goodbye to 2014 in style and kick-start the New Year with a whole New You!

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Click and collect It’s a Doddle in Wimbledon –Click and Collect, the easy option Why wrestle with the crowds in the West End when Wimbledon has more shops than ever offering click and collect? Retail24’s opening hours allow you to pick up your Click+ parcels any time of day or night, or the newly opened Doddle brings even more high street names to Wimbledon by enabling you to collect, send and return.

Picking up is easy!

Gadget mad? Order a 3D printer from Rymans new Click and Collect service, or order and collect the best in high tech from Currys or Maplin.

Get glitzy Now Paperchase have joined the internet revolution too! The new national ‘collect’ chain Doddle has linked with brands including ASOS, New Look and TM Lewin so order online and collect in the heart of Wimbledon.

Get healthy Evans Cycles, Halfords and Blacks deliver to stores (and Evans Cycles will even save the item in store so you can pick up in 1-2 hours). Great for that last minute dash...

Put the boot in!

Jones, Clarks, Ecco, Office, Dune... Get your perfect Cinderella panto shoes at the click of a button.

And the established favourites...

Debenhams, Next, Boots, Waterstones, Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge, FatFace, Marks & Spencer all have collection points and John Lewis items can be picked up opposite the station at Waitrose.

Look at retailer’s websites for delivery periods!

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Ice cool fashion Embrace the chill this winter with fashionable pastel shades and arctic tones. From shimmering shoes and jewels, to powdered blush pink coats; sharp and cool shirts to gleaming cufflinks, Wimbledon’s shops have what you need to wrap up in something special this winter. Next, Office and TK Maxx can be found in the town as well as the many great retailers within Elys and Centre Court Shopping. Treat yourself to one of our Ice cool picks, as ‘baby it’s cold outside’…

Necklace Accessorize

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Hammond & Co Grandad Shirt Debenhams

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Grey Blazer Next

Blue patterned tie Next

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Black Brogue Office

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J by Jasper Conran Spotty Tie Debenhams

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Flower print dress Phase Eight

Pink overcoat Next

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J by Jasper Conran White overcoat Debenhams

Silver shoe Monsoon

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1920s style dress Monsoon

£199 Red Herring Faux-fur collared overcoat Debenhams

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Shake up something sparkling this Christmas Danielle Cleobury caught up with mixologist Sam Gostelow at Suburban Bar to find out what Christmas cocktails they’re shaking, stirring, twisting and pouring over this festive season.

Sam agreed to mix up his favourites from their Christmas cocktails planned for this winter. ‘It’s great that as an independent bar we’re constantly creating our own new, exciting cocktails and they’re great fun to enjoy the holiday season with’. Sam even shared a cocktail recipe that you can do at home just for Wimbledon- it’s easy, fun and most importantly Christmassy! Show off in front of your friends with this tasty Christmas tipple…

‘Rudolph Sweet Rudolph’ Step one: A dusting of snow around the top of the glass. Dip your glass upside into a bowl filled with cinnamon liqueur so that the top rim of the glass is wet. Then dip the glass into a bowl of caster sugar. The sugar will stick to the liqueur, creating a snow effect and the cinnamon will give a Christmassy smell.

(Lemon juice can be used if cinnamon is not to your liking) Step two: Adding your liquor! Pour a single shot of sloe gin and a shot of Martini Rosso into a spare glass.

Sprinkle one teaspoon of icing sugar into the mix.

Step three: Give it a good SHAKE!! Cup your hand flat onto the top of the glass and shake it whilst singing “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”!

Step four: Add some Christmas Cheer.

Pour your mixture into your cocktail glass and top it up with Prosecco.

Garnish with raspberries, cranberries and most importantly a Christmas Candy Cane!

Or if you’d prefer a professional to do the shaking for you, head to Suburban where from mid November, as well as a ‘Rudolph Sweet Rudolph’, they can whip you up a ‘Santa’s Fashion’ or a non-alcoholic ‘Christmas Cookie Milkshake’. suburbanbar.com

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Winter nights in Wimbledon Wimbledon comes to life during the winter nights with twinkle light lined streets, bustling pubs and vibrant bars and clubs.

Looking for live music?

In Wimbledon you’re spoilt for choice - check out our map!

With tube, train, tram and plenty of buses, and with late night parking in Centre Court shopping, Wimbledon is your best choice for all your festive shopping and entertainment.

Illustration by Lis Watkins.

See more of her work at lineandwash.blogspot.co.uk

Live music Hotspots

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The Alexandra 33 Wimbledon Hill Road alexandrawimbledon.com

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O’Neill’s 66 The Broadway oneills.co.uk/wimbledon

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Suburban Bar 27 Hartfield Road suburbanbar.com

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Bertie’s Bar 2 Hartfield Road taylor-walker.co.uk

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The Watershed 267 The Broadway the-watershed.com

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Parking in Wimbledon

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Centre Court Shopping Car Park 760 spaces, 6am – midnight Queens Road, SW19 8YA

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Wimbledon Bridge House Car Park 300 spaces, 6am – midnight Hartfield Road, SW19 3RL

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Broadway Car Park 70 spaces, 24 hours Russell Road off Wimbledon Broadway, SW19 1QG

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St Georges Road Car Park 113 spaces, 24 hours St Georges Road, SW19 4EA

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Hartfield Road Car Park 126 spaces, 24 hours Hartfield Road, SW19 1QX

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Sainsbury’s Car Park 55 spaces, store opening hours Worple Road, SW19 4DD

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Get a new start in the New Year with Merton Adult Education Book your place now online, in person or by calling 0208 274 5222.

Merton Adult Education Whatley Ave SW20 9NS @mertonadulted www.maec.ac.uk

Christmas Arts & Craft Fair Saturday 6 December 10am - 2.30pm Free Entry Art Cakes Crafts Jewellery Plants Textiles Merton Adult Education Whatley Avenue Wimbledon Chase SW20 9NS info@maec.ac.uk 0208 274 5222 www.maec.ac.uk/craft-fair

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Polka Theatre presents

A swashbuckling adventure for the whole family

By JM Barrie Adapted by Peter Glanville Music by Martin Ward

Tickets: 020 8543 4888 www.polkatheatre.com Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB Presented by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Samuel French Limited Polka Theatre is a registered charity no. 256979

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What’s on Wimbledon Winter Wonderland

The Theatres

On Sunday 30th November the streets are closing to traffic, the stage is coming, the entertainers are booked and Wimbledon Town Centre is hosting a winter spectacular brought to you by Love Wimbledon on behalf of the businesses in town.

Santa Claus and the Magical Christmas Journey at Wimbledon Studios

Love Wimbledon Stage 12-6pm

30 November – 24 December atgtickets.com

A massive range of local acts and talent will be performing live on our Love Wimbledon stage (opposite Morrisons).

On the streets Fun rides and games all day on The Piazza and The Broadway. Walk into a life size snow globe, try the reindeer rodeo, challenge an elf to giant Jenga or jump on one of many rides open all day.

Watch out for the Mad Hatter magician, the giant walking snowman or the firebreathing stiltwalker.

Centre Court 11-5pm The shopping centre will be hosting a second stage during Winter Wonderland with bands, choirs and exciting entertainment, many from the local community.

Firework Extravaganza 5.30pm Countdown to Wimbledon’s firework finale, provided by Centre Court Shopping from their rooftop. This popular display has moved to Sundays so all the family can join us.

Songs, nursery rhymes and stories. Father Christmas and his friends are back for a magical adventure. As an added treat, all the good boys and girls in the audience will be treated to a ‘meet and greet’ with Santa Claus.

New Wimbledon Theatre Christmas Pantomine ‘Cinderella’ Enjoy a night with Prince Charming and Cinderella at New Wimbledon Theatre’s 2014 Christmas Pantomime and See Linda Gray make her panto debut as the Fairy Godmother!

5 December – 11 January atgtickets.com

Polka Theatre’s ‘Peter Pan’ Fly off to Neverland this winter with The Polka Theatre’s seasonal production of Peter Pan. Join Peter and Tinkerbell, Wendy and her brothers as they discover a world of pirates, mermaids and a tick-tocking crocodile.

21 November – 14 February polkatheatre.com

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All these events can be found at lovewimbledon.org Around Town Christmas Market Bringing you a taste of Christmas. The market area on The Piazza will be transformed with traditional festive dressing, foods and activities.

29 November - 23 December (see opening dates on page 6) lovewimbledon.org

Visit the Frozen Castle Grotto in Centre Court Shopping Centre One for young princes and princesses. Enjoy this magical, glittering castle – who knows you may meet Father Christmas there too!

30 November – 24 December centrecourtshopping.co.uk

Wimbledon Wishes Make a Christmas wish or nominate someone else for a wish in Centre Court Shopping’s Wishing booth during the first two weeks of December and it may be granted by Christmas Day! 29 November – 7 December centrecourtshopping.co.uk

Gift wrapping at Centre Court Need a little help wrapping a gift for a loved one or friend this Christmas? Don’t panic!

Professional wrappers are at hand to help you wrap the perfect present.

11 December – 24 December centrecourtshopping.co.uk

Elys Santa Grotto Visit this enchanting grotto on the second floor of Elys. Pop in and pick up some decorations or gifts and experience a Christmas delight. Check Elys’ website for opening dates and times.

27 November – 24 December elysonline.co.uk

The Wimbledon Guild will host a bevy of festive entertainment at Drake House.

Glamorous trio the ‘Hotsie Totsie’s’ will have you jiving in your seats with renditions such as Don’t Sit under the Apple Tree, plus performances from Wimbledon Guild favourites, Thelma Ruby and Zulema Dene.

12 December For tickets contact info@wimbledonguild.co.uk

Holy Trinity Church Community Christmas Fair There will be a host of festive activities, children’s games, face painting and crafts, and a Santas grotto. Enjoy the day with mince pies and mulled wine at the pop-up café, take part in the raffle or the Great Wimbledon Men’s Bake off!.

29 November 11 – 4pm Free Entry ht-sw.org.uk

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Love Wimbledon Christmas decorations have appeared, the fairy lights are twinkling, Christmas music fills the air - Wimbledon is ready for an enticing festive season this year.

With more NEW great name shops and restaurants including JoJo Maman Bébé, Patisserie Valerie, Wahaca and Red5, Wimbledon’s best has just got better. Go retail mad in one of our 150 shops or taste the foods of the world in a choice of over 60 restaurants. You can shop, eat and celebrate with family, friends and work colleagues.

Funded by the businesses of the town centre, the Love Wimbledon team is working with partners to ensure the streets are clean and safe, and a variety of exciting events are held to make your trip to Wimbledon fun.

the crowds from our Ice Stage on The Broadway, and on a second stage within Centre Court Shopping Centre. We do hope to see you there - come along and say hello to us in The Love Wimbledon Shed on The Piazza.

Our Wimbledon Winter Wonderland returns on Sunday 30th November, when we will pedestrianise part of The Broadway again. Our Christmas market will be in full flow (every weekend and through to Christmas Eve). Schools, dance groups and choirs will entertain

Wishing you Seasons Greetings The Love Wimbledon Team

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