November 14 -When the Lights Went Out: The story of Divali, for children aged 6 - 11 years. Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, 3pm, £4.50-£5.50, 020 8253 1030. November 21 -Jingleathon: Launch of CD for Children in Need 2004. Hop Farm
November 13 -Albany Xposure: One-day festival, The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, 1pm, performances £3 for one, £5 for two, 020 8692 446. November 14 -All Star Wrestling: US and British stars, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, 3pm, £8-£10, 020
November 12 -Freddie Star: Unique brand of comedy after four decades in the business. Adults only. Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford, 7.45pm, £17.50, 01322 220000. November 20 -Up the Creek comedy club: Marc Watson MC, including Tom Stade
November 12 -Dr Feelgood and the Magnets: Legendary rhythm and blues, The Acacia Hall Ballroom, High Street, Dartford, 8pm, £10, 01322 279763. November 14 -The Slaves: Rock, pop and indie favourites, the Swan, Clapham Road, Stockwell, 7pm, free
November 15 -Jazz night at Prima Donnas: Featuring US guitarist Andy Drudy and vocalist Mandy Bell, Red Lodge Road, West Wickham, 7.30pm, 020 8777 8433. -Bexley Jazz Club: Ray Harvey's West Coast Octet, King's Head, Bexley Village, 8.30pm, £6, 01322
November 18 & 19 -h2dance: Dance show set in the world of 1940's film noir, Laban Theatre, Creekside, 020 8469 9500, 7.30pm, £8-£12. November 20 -Masked Tango Ball: Optional dress theme; mysterious, and masks, Assembly Hall, Croydon Road, Bromley
November 17 -Folk club: Every Wednesday, new performers welcome, Tudor Barn, Well Hall Rd, Eltham, 8pm, 020 8319 2117. November 18 -Orpington Folk Music and Song Club: Jean & Phil Revnell, Anglesea Arms, Kent Road, Orpington, 8.15pm, 01959 532754.
November 13 -Beckenham Chorale with the Albermarle Orchestra: Brahms' Requiem and Dvorak's Te Deum, St George's Church, Beckenham, 7.45pm, £5-£10, 020 8778 6519. -Hayes Philharmonic Choir: Includes works by Vaughn Williams and Carpentier, St Mark's
Now - November 25 -Ann-Pat Hinchcliffe: Views in oil of England, France and Africa, Ripley Arts Centre, Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, 020 8464 5816. Now - November 27 -Nicholas Ward: Etchings, Oak Park, 020 8291 6094. Now - December 1 -Poem Without
November 12 -Howard Marks, Mr Nice: One-man show by the famous drugs baron, raconteur, author and convict, Sevenoaks Playhouse, London Road, Sevenoaks, 8pm, £17.50, 01732 450175. November 13 - 20 -Emma: Innovative adaptation of the Jane Austin classic
A FEAST of old-time music hall is coming to Penge this weekend. Beckenham-based vocal group the Studiosingers has brought together a starry ensemble for its fund-raising variety spectacular this Saturday night. The evening is hosted by Bob Sinfield,
SEVENTIES pop superstar Alvin Stardust dropped-in on his co-stars last week pupils from the choir of Longlands Primary School, Sidcup. The 22 children, aged from eight to 11 years-old, will be performing with the cheesy pop legend onstage at The Orchard
Marion Hensby, Longfield. Mr R Tiller, Northfleet. Mrs J Reynolds, Orpington. J Bale, Eltham.M Whiting, London, SE9.Mrs S Bates, Bromley.Sarah Pearmain, Sittingbourne. Mrs V James, Orpington.Karen Phillips, Bromley. M Calnan, Bexleyheath.Val Pach,
To millions Susie Blake is known as Bev Unwin, the brassy man-eating mother of Rovers Return barmaid Shelly in Coronation Street. But Susie had more than 30 years acting experience on stage, TV and film before her 14-month stint on the soap. Now
Chris Howes previews the new production at Dartford's Orchard Theatre THERE are two reasons to celebrate the arrival of the Cole Porter classic, High Society, when it comes to Dartford for a week on November 15. Not only is the show full of musical
Two quite different generations of jazz are in full flow at Dartford's Mick Jagger Centre this month. Fifty year old American tenor sax star Scott Hamilton plays on November 17 and 22 year old British singer Gwyneth Herbert (pictured) appears on November
MORE than 30 artists and craftsmen are taking part in the fifth Annual Lee Green Open Studios event. The Stark Gallery is a focal point for the event, its private studios will be open to the public for artists to display their work which includes printmaking
SHAKESPEARE'S Tempest is dancing up a storm in Croydon this week. The Shakespeare 4 Kidz production at the Ashcroft Theatre has a contemporary style which combines original text with modern day language. This musical version of the Tempest also uses
Quentin Blake's illustrations have inspired children's imaginations for more than 40 years and grown-ups discover the same child-like humour with satirical bite in his cartoons in Punch and the Spectator. A new exhibition, Quentin Blake at Christmas,
HOW long does it take you to make a ham and cheese baguette? Five minutes? Maybe ten if you're going for the heated option? But not 40 minutes surely. Yet when I asked for this simple culinary pleasure at The Yacht, this is how long I was told I would
This week Paul reviews Love Actually LOVE Actually features all the ingredients you might expect from the same team which bought you the films Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill and Bridget Jones' Diary - romance, tears and a stellar cast. Its
BROMLEY Youth Symphony Orchestra (BYSO) has been hard at work rehearsing for tonight's performance at the Albert Hall. The Schools Prom, celebrating its 30th anniversary, takes place over three nights and involves thousands of young musicians from across
You mentioned in my last online reading that my boyfriend would propose soon - do you have an indication as to when please? I also wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you for answering a couple of my friends' questions online too - they really
Will I ever be completely happy and at peace in my relationship? - Nicky Riches, Godalming. Graham says ... I feel that the relationship will be materially rewarding. I sense you will be generally happy in this relationship, but it can be a little cold
My dad has been gone seven years but I can sense him. I think he is trying to contact me through the spirit world. I can feel a very cold presence standing behind me and there are strange smells which I can associate with him. I've told him I accept his
RESIDENTS caring for loved ones with mental health problems can take advantage of a new support group. Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley Mind, a registered charity working for people with mental health problems, has formed the service to provide support
MARCH 31, 1965 was a momentous day for south east London and north Kent: News Shopper was born. Now to celebrate reaching middle age, we want readers to get involved in our 40th anniversary celebrations. We have a number of great initiatives planned
TRADERS are on track to throw off their town's Christmas scrooge tag after being handed a last-minute lifeline. Beckenham Business Association has been working since January to raise the £8,000 needed for lights and decorations to ensure there is no
RESIDENTS are being advised to be on their guard following a spate of incidents involving bogus callers and rogue traders. Bogus callers or distraction burglars have tricked their way into Dartford homes claiming to be from the police or utility companies
A NEW young band has made the big time already after having their performance filmed for national television. Grunge funk band Kaos, which comprises of 11 six to 16-year-olds of Dartford's One-to-One Young Carers, will feature in the BBC's Children in
