With all the excitement of Halloween, Bonfire Night and Diwali fireworks behind us, HammersmithLondon Business Improvement District (BID) is now finalising the finishing touches to this year’s Christmas campaign appropriately named ‘All You Want for Christmas is Here!’ 

Everything you need to make your Christmas exciting and enjoyable - great shops, bars, and restaurants - are all already here in Hammersmith.

But HammersmithLondon are going that extra mile to ensure that this December, your time in Hammersmith is even more memorable.

The focal point of the campaign will be a series of events and attractions on each of the three Thursdays in December: 6th 13th and 20th.

On each of these ‘Festive Thursdays’ HammersmithLondon will be hosting free events on Lyric Square at both lunchtime (12-2pm) and again in the early evening (5-7pm). 

The Mayor of Hammersmith, Councillor Minnie Scott Russell, has kindly agreed to switch on the Christmas Tree in Lyric Square at 6pm on the 6th, officially marking the start of Christmas in Hammersmith.

We are also having a bustling, atmospheric Christmas Market every Thursday, Friday and Saturday proving, if you needed proof, that in Hammersmith, ‘All you Want for Christmas is Here!’. Click here for the details.

Find Out What’s Happening!
Christmas Entertainment Overview

Air Santa by Bruce Airhead
A high energy family show! Watch the unbelievable metamorphosis that takes place when Santa and a six foot balloon merge. You have never seen anything like Bruce Airhead and his explosive show!

The Nat Martin Blues Band
The Nat Martin Band plays a range of material including cover and original songs. Their own music draws influence from many sources but primarily from Blues, Jazz and Funk with the band currently working on their debut album due for release early 2008. The music the group will be playing at the December the 6th event is material from this upcoming release. This promises to be a musical encounter and is not to be missed!

Claire Warburton’s Band
Claire Warburton is a young singer/songwriter, who has been singing and touring with the London Community Gospel Choir for the last five years and performed in various venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scotts, the 606 Club, The Royal Festival Hall and the Jazz Cafe and at Glastonbury. She has also worked for BMG and sung backing vocals for names such as Lee Ryan, Simply Red, Beverly Knight and Louise Setara among others.  Claire’s band will perform a mixture of covers and originals full of soul and audience participation. Get ready to relax with chilled out jazz numbers and get on your feet for more up tempo tunes!

The Jazz à Belles
The Jazz à Belles are a versatile, experienced and highly professional saxophone quartet who are guaranteed to provide music to delight you. The group has performed worldwide at venues from the Royal Festival Hall to the Sydney Opera House and at many festivals including the Edinburgh International Jazz Festival and the Western Australia Jazz Festival. Be prepared to let your hair down and dance!

Mood Jazz
Mood Jazz will dazzle you with their versatility and harmonic richness.  The band is headed by Richard Pite who performed with the highly successful Rio Trio. In 1996 he left the trio to start the popular Omnibus. After graduating in 1978 he taught for a short while before going to the USA and working as a drummer in California. On his return to London he worked with numerous bands and toured regularly in Europe and America. Expect a high-quality upbeat jazz music guaranteed to have everyone dancing along!

Mat Roberts from Tashma

Mat has been writing and playing since he was 13. He has recorded hundreds of songs with a wide range of influences including Marc Bolan (TRex), Prince, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder and Neil Finn. Although his music can be described as guitar based pop music, it is clear that his influences come from various different styles. Be ready to hear his great solo performance and sing from your heart!

The Strolling Bones
The Bones are the original, authentic Stones tribute band. They were formed in 1983 before anyone had even coined the phrase 'tribute band'.  The Bones play the classic hits from the Rolling Stones early days, like Satisfaction, Brown Sugar, Jumping Jack Flash, The Last Time and Under My Thumb. They are firm favourites at colleges and clubs around the UK and a sure-fire success!



The Fab Beatles
The Fab Beatles, are widely regarded as the best "Sounding & Looking" Beatles Tribute Band in the U.K. They pride themselves on Total Authenticity.  Chosen by the BBC as "The Best" and commissioned by EMI to promote the "Beatles 1" CD. The Fab Beatles pride themselves on professionalism & attention to detail. It's well documented that the Fab's sound is the closest you will ever hear to the originals.

Don't Miss the Last FREE Walk for 2007!
New Routes Commencing in 2008

Do not forget about the last 2007 walk on November 30th at 1 pm! Our walks are gaining more and more popularity and are a wonderful way to break away from your daily routine and get some fresh air. The walks are going to be even more stimulating and beneficial in 2008!  We are introducing some new routes early next year! Schedule

Help Make Hammersmith Greener! … And Yourself Fitter!
Dr Bike on November 30th 2007

On November 30th from 11.30 to 2.30 pm in Lyric Square there will be free bike maintenance and servicing. Dr Bike, will be offered to everybody working in the BID area. More

Don’t Miss Your Chance!
Plans for a New Look Town Hall are Open for the Public

An exhibition of the proposals for the multi-million pound makeover for Hammersmith Town Hall will be held in the Playfair Room, Hammersmith Town Hall from 17th November until Friday 23rd November. These exciting regeneration ventures are part of a wider transformation scheme planned for the West end of King Street and are open for scrutiny by the public.  For opening times and further information, please click here


Welcome the ‘The Strawberry’!
NCP Car Park Site

Plans were passed on October 30th for the start of Development Securities’ redevelopment proposals for the NCP Car Park Site on Hammersmith Grove, nicknamed ‘The Strawberry’. HammersmithLondon welcomed the development of this site and actively supported the plans which replace an underdeveloped area into a cutting edge, iconic building.  It is a great opportunity for Hammersmith to cement its place as London’s main office hub. More details

The Homeless Situation
A Growing Problem in Hammersmith
 
HammersmithLondon has been responding to requests made by businesses to address a concern in the area. We have made contact with the Barka foundation in order to help find ways to tackle the growing problem of homelessness in the Hammersmith area. We will be forming a strategy to help alleviate the problem and help those people affected.

Get a Nice Free Gift for Your Referral!
Sign up a Friend and You’ll Both Get a Gift!

Do you have nice colleagues and friends who work in Hammersmith?  Do you want to introduce them to all of the wonderful benefits of being a part of our mailing list and spend more time with them at one or more of our free events? Just sign them up for our mailing list! You’ll both get a FREE gift - a smart CD calendar or trendy eco jute bag!  Just e-mail us their details or ask them to contact us directly. You will get your gift in any case!

Get Noticed around Christmas!
Advertise Your Business from Our Marquee

Would you like to promote your products and services around Christmas? That’s easy – just use our gazebo! All organisations within the BID area are welcome to promote themselves from our HammersmithLondon marquees throughout the Christmas events.  We would be more than happy to distribute (at no cost for you) your marketing materials, publicise your promotions, serve your food and drinks or give out your promotional giveaways on the square! Just get in touch with us - we are here to make it better and easier for you!

Get Noticed All the Time!
Let Us Publicise Your News, Promotions and Events

Are you in the BID area? Would you like the other BID companies to know more about your business? We are eager to publicise your promotions, special deals and events on our website as well as in our monthly e-news and quarterly print newsletters (free of charge).  This would be an excellent free advertising opportunity for you as our publication reach most of the people who work in the area. We are very keen to have you involved – just e-mail us and we’ll contact you!