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We started as a dating / personals site for singles living in London, but people asked for tips on the best places to meet, where to go for a romantic dinner or glass of wine, where to spend time together on those first dates while you get to know each other - and where to buy that special gift.

So we decided to check out the best places we could find in central London and put a series of image link galleries together, listed to the right by category, with quick site links to get you straight to the relevant pages.

Here it is, then - London - the ultimate rendezvous for everyone, whether you're on a date, new to the city, a tourist, or just meeting friends.

Of course - you can still check out the personals on our dating pages by following the page navigation links to the right.

So - have a great time in London, whether you're new to the capital or know your way around like a cab driver !

The Permanent Collection on display in the John Madejski Fine Rooms - Exhibitions - Royal Academy of Arts

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The Permanent Collection on display in the John Madejski Fine Rooms - Exhibitions - Royal Academy of Arts

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Free jazz: John Etheridge & Christian Garrick

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22 Nov 2008

In the Large Weston Room

4pm

John Etheridge
John Etheridge
Described
by Pat Metheny as “one of the best guitarists in the world,” John
Etheridge’s eclectic approach to music is characterised by key
associations with Stephane Grappelli and Soft Machine. Noted by The Observer
as “the best young violinist in jazz today” Christian Garrick has
revitalised jazz violin playing for the 21st century. Like Etheridge,
he has been touched by the iconic and vibrant Grapelli, whilst forging
his own individual style. Together they revisit gypsy jazz of the great
French tradition, in celebration of ‘Miró, Calder, Giacometti, Braque:
Aimé Maeght and His Artists’ exhibition.

This is a free event but
spaces are limited. Please arrive early and collect your free ticket
from the front desk to avoid disappointment.

Part of the London Jazz Festival in association with BBC Radio 3.

Canary Wharf - FREE Jazz Festival 8-10 Aug

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Some of the most cutting edge contemporary jazz is set to be performed
during the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival, which aims to provide a platform
for the most promising up and coming musicians around. The players that
you see today at the jazz festival could be the rising stars of
tomorrow, who will be the regulars on the jazz scene in the future.


Eleven bands, eleven concerts and an entire afternoon of jazz to end the festival on Sunday 10th August, there will be no better venue in London to hear brilliant, enthusiastic, talented and cool jazz music this weekend. With influences from soul, hip hop, gospel and just good old swing jazz, you can be sure to enjoy this celebration of jazz to its fullest.




Friday 8th August
1pm - Zoe Rahman Trio
7pm - Gwyn Hay Allen

Saturday 9th August
1pm - Jochen Eisentraut Trio
2.45pm - Joe Stilgoe Trio
4.30pm - Big Train Haymaker
6.15pm - Ciyo Brown
8pm - James Taylor Quartet

Sunday 10th August
1pm - Michael Storey Band
2.45pm - Nostalgia 77 Octet
4.30pm - Shanti paul Jayasinha
6.15pm - The Blessing



Great British Beer Festival - Visit London

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Come and join in one of the greatest British traditions, beer drinking, at Earls Court in London.
The Great British Beer Festival 2008

The Great British Beer Festival, run by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), is a great place to try out some new beers as well as choosing from some of your favourites.
A Wide Variety of
Flavours at the Great British Beer Festival

At the festival, you can taste a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international beers.

There’ll be at least 450 beers available throughout the festival including:

* golden ales
* fruit beers
* stouts
* bitters
* international real lagers

As well as a great selection of beer there is also cider and perry, all available in pint, half pint and third pint measures.
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