Welcome to Greenwich

WIn tickets for Greenwich Comedy Festival

Look out for this logo in the windows of many of the town centre shops - it's your chance to pop inside and win a pair of tickets to the inaugural Greenwich Comedy Festival, 7-13 September.

Taking place across Greenwich Theatre, Up The Creek and a whopping 1,000-seat tent set in the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College, the week-long festival has a super impressive line-up featuring comedy heavyweights such as Ardal O'Hanlon, Arthur Smith and Jo Brand.

We have 20 pairs of tickets to give away - just write your name on the entry card, hand to the lovely shopkeeper and you'll be entered for the big prize draw.

If you're not lucky enough to win a ticket, there are still some on sale - but be quick! Visit www.greenwichcomedyfestival.co.uk to find out more.

Get into bed with Nauticalia

Nauticalia on Nelson Road is quite the Aladdin's Cave. It sells all manner of items - anything connected in some way to ships and sea, time and tides, wind and weather, stars and skies.

Now this pretty much gives it a mandate to sell everything under the sun - but just when you think you can't be surprised by the Nauticalia team's ingenuity and talent for picking out things you didn't know you needed but will make your life infinitely better, they start selling a revolutionary sleeping bag with arms and legs!

The bag-cum-suit has zipped openings for your hands and reinforced fabric at the feet so you can shuffle around and make the tea whilst remaining delightfully warm! Available in two colours and two sizes, it's a snip at £89.

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The Joy of Chanel

Chanel is probably the ultimate label. Instantly recognisable. Classic. Sexy. And unaffordable.

But thanks to the wonderful designers at Joy you can afford to channel the Chanel this season and get that alluring look. Choose from this adorable Breton-inspired striped tee (£35), pretty lace skirt (£30) and for the finishing touch - mais bien sûr- a gorgeous pearl bracelet (just £12).

And better still there's no need to wait! These and other new pieces - from sexy, sharp, micro party dresses in passionate pinks and purples to 1940s austerity-inspired autumnal velvet and tweed workwear - are starting to hit the Nelson Road store now. On your marks, get set, shop!

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Perfect presents at Stitches and Daughters

Next time you're looking for a gift for a friend or a treat for yourself, do pop along to Stitches and Daughters on Greenwich South Street.

This gorgeous lifestyle boutique offers an eclectic range of jewellery and fashion - and, great news - Stitches and Daughters' summer sale has just begun! All clothes lines - Oska, Noa Noa and Elemente Clemente - are at 50% off the original price making them even harder to resist.

You can also find some very pretty decorative pieces for your home from the Emma Bridgewater collection. Stitches and Daughters stocks the whole range and can order any item for you. Why not treat yourself to a lovely 'British Birds' teapot and take tea in the garden with a homemade cake, served from one of their nostalgic cake stands. Pure bliss!

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Greenwich Market hosts charity frolics

Greenwich Market is surely the friendliest and most buzzing market in London. And on Sunday 30 August it's set for even more activity than usual with a special fundraising day in aid of Childline and Charlton School.

There'll be live music, face painting and a kids' jewellery-making workshop. And if that wasn't enough, the lovely, talented seamstresses from The Studio (pictured left) will be holding tutu-making classes for kids of all ages. Choose from a 'no sew' version or, for the more adventurous, get to grips with the various sewing machines provided to create a unique pièce de résistance!

East Greenwich Fire Fighters will also be making an appearance (that got your attention) and the day will conclude with the now famous evening auction with Vic from 7pm to 9pm outside the Coach and Horses pub. Bring a smile - and your pennies!