The Calendar

Bringing you the lowdown on local events in December

A Ball to remember

The Russian Ball is returning to the Royal Albert Hall after a hiatus of 92 years. Performances by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Russias top tenors, Daniil Shtoda, Dmitry Korchak and Vladimir Galouzine; performers from the acclaimed Bolshoi Theatre; and ve-time world ballroom dance champions Ekaterina Demidova and Arunas Bizokas look set to look set to dazzle those lucky enough to attend. For those whose interest is not piqued by the 60 graceful debutants, theres always the gala dinner. 500-10,000. 6.45pm arrival, midnight Carriages. 2 December (russianball.co.uk)
Venski Ball, MocBa [Moscow]. Images courtesy of the Russian Ball

Stars and spires

The stars are heading to St Peters Church in Eaton Square in December to drum up support for Place2Be, the UKs leading provider of school-based mental health support. Joanna Lumley, Sophie Dahl and Abi Grifths are lining up to read at the church. Jamie Cullum tinkled the ivories at last year. Not to be outshone are the childrens choir of St Johns Primary School Ealing and St Peters Church choir. 25, 7pm, 9 December, St Peters Church SW1W 9AL, 020 923 5553

Joanna Lumley

Pop your shoes on

For the second consecutive year, Kinnerton Street is proud to be hosting an Italian pop-up shop. The offspring of a real shop and a street vendor, the concept is attracting attention by showcasing four of Italys greatest creative talents. Prepare yourselves for Yali Muranos glass creations using traditional Venetian techniques; Chiarastella Cattanas inspiring and original textiles; paintings and illustrations from the natural world by the award-winning Paola Piglia; and, nally, striking ceramic shapes from Tommaso Corvi-Mora. Opening drinks reception, 5-7pm, 5 December Shop is open 11-6pm 5-8 December 83 Kinnerton Street, SW1X 8ED

Jeeves on Sloane Street

It takes a certain sort of character to think that the only thing Sloane Street lacks is a ock of traditionally-dressed butlers tending their every whimsical need. But for those of that bent, your peculiar caprice will be sated this Christmas with a smattering of these wonderful chaps. Polyglots, the lot of them, with Russian, Arabic, Mandarin and Portuguese under their belts, these butlers risk being more cerebral than some of their customers. 12-7pm, 11-14 December, Sloane Street SW1X

Wine time

Lulus Estate Jewellery and Beulah are opening their doors to local residents and friends of the brand this Christmas to enjoy a wine tasting session that includes a talk about ne wine investment. A renowned sommelier from The Perfect Cellar will be offering a range of acclaimed wines to sample and advise on building the perfect wine cellar. In the spirit of Christmas, Lulus promise to donate 10 percent of its sales to the childrens charity Place2Be. 57 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PP 3 December 5-8pm

Come Ye Faithful

Sir Terry Wogan and other celebrity faces are headed to the rostrum at St Pauls Church, Wilton Place to ensure this years Foundation Carol Service is an event not to be missed. The Foundation has teamed up with The Berkeley Hotel and LaurentPerrier Champagne to ll the church for a good cause this yuletide. Tickets cost 50 adult 25 children in advance 60 adult, 30 children on the door. 6.30pm 3 December, St Pauls Church Wilton Place SW1X 8SH
Illustration / Mai Osawa

Les Senteurs annual Late Night shopping event falls on Wednesday 11 December this year from 6-9pm. The shop will be serving refreshments and all local residents with proof of address will receive a 10 per cent discount. The shops perfume Archivist, James Craven, a man with many fans in the area, will be attending until 8pm.
Aqua Vitae Scented Shower Cream, 38 Francis Kurdikistan available at Les Senteurs 71 Elizabeth Street (lessenteurs.com)

Whiff of yuletide

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