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Islington pub heads for laughter 16th December 2008
The Camden Head, N1 8DY, is hosting an evening of comedy, with the laughs coming from the likes of John Lane, Dan Thompson and Paul Gannon. Stand-up will also be offered from Ric Nicols, Julian Deane, Tania Edwards, Mike O'Donovan and MC Del Strain. Call 0207 359 0851 for more information... Read More
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Boys of the Empire in Islington 4th December 2008
The King's Head Theatre, Islington, is showing the Edinburgh Festival sell-out comedy, Boys of the Empire, from Tuesday 16 December until Sunday 11 January. Glenn Chandler’s Boys of the Empire is set in the world of 1920s Boy’s Own comics. Inspired by journalist Robert Fisk’s history... Read More
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Arsenal star's community service 4th December 2008
As part of Arsenal's commitment to supporting its local community in the north London area, last week striker Emmanuel Adebayor (pictured) helped create a mural with children of parents in temporary accomodation. The children all attend an after-school club at St. John’s Church hall in Finsbury... Read More
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Haringey targets action against empty home eyesores 25th November 2008
A new campaign of action has been launched by Haringey Council to transform the borough's 50 worst empty eyesore homes into good quality residential properties. Including enforced sales and compulsory purchase orders, the campaign has been launched to coincide with a National Week of Action for... Read More
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Highgate Christmas and Seasonal Lights 18th November 2008
Come and support your local Christmas and seasonal lights switch on - to be held on Friday 21st November at 4.30pm. Corner of Pond Square and Highgate High Street. Switching on the lights will be celebrity Cliff Parisi (Minty from Eastenders). Donations are still required, please drop in... Read More
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Win FREE TICKETS to Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair 28th October 2008
The Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair, returns to the Business Design Centre (pictured), Islington, London, from 12 to 16 November 2008, and Avenues has ten pairs of tickets to giveaway. The Country Living Christmas Fair, now in its thirteenth year, attracts thousands of visitors from across... Read More
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Crisis London appeal this Christmas 14th November 2008
Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people, is appealing to the public and businesses to contact them about any suitable buildings in London it can convert into temporary centres for homeless people this Christmas. The building search will help Crisis rebuild the lives of... Read More
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Service of Remembrance in Islington 6th November 2008
All local residents are invited to attend the inter-faith service that will be taking place at Islington Green. The parade will set off from Highbury Corner at 10.15am and proceed down Upper Street, stopping at the Town Hall for the Mayoral Party, councillors, officers and the civilian section... Read More
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Fine wine rolls into Islington 17th October 2008
The Wine Show, at the Business Design Centre, Islington, kicks off next week (23 October to 26 October), and invites visitors to learn more about wine in every aspect. From wine and food matching to different grape varieties, this is a chance to spend a few hours learning from the best in the... Read More
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Win two places on the half-term Arsenal Soccer School 20th October 2008
Arsenal Football Club has teamed up with Avenues and the WeLove sites to offer one lucky reader the chance to win two places on the Arsenal Soccer School at St Aloysius College Playing Fields (Hurst Avenue, London, N6 5TX). The soccer school runs during half-term, from Monday 27 October to... Read More
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WIN TICKETS....to the Eastbourne Beer Festival 2008 30th September 2008
The Eastbourne Beer Festival takes place from 9 to 11 October 2008 and Avenues has one pair of tickets to give away. Avenues has teamed up with Eastbourne Borough Council to give away a bumper prize package for two, including a pair of Beer Festival tickets, drink vouchers and an overnight... Read More
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Camden Head comedy this week 31st August 2008
Comedy night at the Camden Head pub (2 Camden Walk, London, N1). Comedians including Paul Foot, Nick Revell, Sean Walsh, Prince Abdi and Joe Wilkinson, with Matt Green as MC. Call 07760 488 119 for more information, doors open at 8pm and prices are: £7, £5 concs. Read More
