September events

There are a number of events going on in September (in addition to what is listed on the right of these posts).

On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th, there is the Thames Festival to visit. Lots going on here at various points along the Thames (see map), including at Hibernia Wharf near London Bridge, Jazz at the Fairtrade Village, which will hopefully be the final push before London becomes a Fairtrade City. Taste and see Fairtrade while listening to Riverside Jazz and Latin Salsa (read more about who will be there from the Fairtrade Foundation's website here).

On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st, there is the wonderful annual Open House London event, where you get to see inside some of London's buildings you would not normally ever get to see. There are 700 buildings open to see throughout Greater London covering a huge variety of architecture, unfortunately not including the Gherkin this year. Lots of classic and modern stuff, some of which is very green or innovative in other ways. If you want to stay local, then you can see what's available in B&D listed here, in Redbridge listed here, and in Havering listed here. There are also walks listed (including the Gidea Park Garden Suburb Walk!) so it is worth having a look.

Also on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st, there is the Discover Havering weekend, which promises lots of discounts, free entry or special offers to Havering residents for a variety of attractions, restaurants and sports facilities.

On Saturday 27th, there is the annual Fairtrade Foundation Campaign Day in Central London. Its a great opportunity to pick up on the latest news with what is going on with Fairtrade. The day consists of speakers, including fairtrade producers, workshops and discussions (there is a link to the day's programme on the website). It's free (as all of these events are) but you do need to book which you can do on-line.

On Sunday 28th, there is the Romford Market Place Festival. This is a major cultural festival in Romford Market Place, which will come alive with a showcase featuring some of the borough's outstanding talent. Entertainment will offer a variety of music, dance and art, including a 2012 themed crafts workshops from Studio 3 Arts, story-telling from libraries, performances from the Queen's Theatre, a Big Dance celebration involving hundreds of Havering school children and the dramatic finale of a carnival project by Emergency Exit Arts. Activities will be centred on the Market Place, but will be taking place across Romford town centre. The festival is preceded by a 5k Fun Run in Raphaels Park (details can be found on the same link as for the festival); warm-up from 9am, start at 10 am