What's On in Hammersmith and Fulham

The Boat Race - Free In The Park
Midday to 6pm
At River Thames, Bishops Park, Fulham
Crews from Oxford and Cambridge will once again do battle on the Thames in the 156th Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
To celebrate this historic sporting occasion, H&F Council and Boat Race organisers will be holding two special free ‘Boat Race in the Park’ events at Bishop’s Park in Fulham and Furnivall Gardens in Hammersmith.
In Bishops park, there will be big screen, beer tents, food and family fun.
For more details, call 0845 337 0314
Visit www.theboatrace.org

Fulham Palace Museum Animal Art Fair
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th April
At Museum of Fulham Palace, Bishop's Avenue, Fulham
Time: 10am to 6pm
The three-day event will offer both buyers and artists a unique marketplace in which to do business, offering direct access to the world of animal art.
No middle men, no galleries and no premium, just the opportunity to discover new talent and to buy directly from the artist.
Cost: Adults: £10, children free,
For more details, call 020 7193 2548
Email: info@animalartfair.com
Visit www.animalartfair.com

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Wine Tasting Courses
Thursday 29th April to Wednesday 16th June
At The Wine Cellars, Big Yellow, 71 Townmead Road, Fulham, London
Time: 7-9pm
Also run Saturday Introduction to wine courses, beer tastings, whisky tastings
Cost: £85pp (1-evening tastings from £20pp)
For more details, call Jimmy Smith on 020 8144 2444
Email: info@westlondonwineschool.com
Visit www.westlondonwineschool.com

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Live Blues
Every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
At Brook's Blues Bar, 170 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith
Live jazz every Tuesday, live blues every Friday, and a swing band every Sunday
Pub food and real ale at pub prices. B&B available at special prices in the pub.
Cost: Tickets from £6
For more details, call 020 7603 2516
Visit www.brooksbluesbar.co.uk

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Pensioner's Tea Dance
First and Third Thursday of each month
At Irish Centre, Blacks Road, Hammersmith
Time: From 1.30pm
Dance with live nostalgic tunes from Ireland.
Cost: £4
For more details, call 020 8563 8232
Visit www.irishcentrehammersmith.co.uk

Farmers Market
Every Thursday
At Lyric Square, Hammersmith
Time: 11am to 3pm
Hammersmith Farmers Market takes place every Thursday in Lyric Square and offers a range of organic delights.
In December there will be farm-fresh turkeys, Christmas puddings, Christmas cake and Christmas trees on offer as well all the favourite fruits, vegetables, cakes and breads.
Email: chriselder@cityfarmers.fsnet.co.uk