Five things to do in London this week

 With thanks to Country and Townhouse, here are five things to do in London this week:

CULTURE    FOOD & DRINK    TRAVEL    STYLE    INTERIORS    PROPERTY                 To party or not to party? That is the question many are wrestling with currently. I’m glad to say that C&TH did manage a wonderful get-together last week (all Covid tested) and it was thoroughly enjoyable. Human togetherness is what it means to be alive – sharing good food, good drink and good cheer, especially when a storm is giving us a good lashing outside. Here’s to celebrating, but with consideration, care and humility. Have a great week. Photo: 'Grandiflora Rose' wallpaper design by Designers Guild                   WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK         COOKING WITH THOMASINA MIERS Thomasina is the latest chef to join the marvellous Create Academy’s roster of professional superstars, who, through a series of online episodes, invite you to up your own game with them. With Tommi, you’ll be virtually invited into her kitchen to learn her inimitable ways on how to whip up sustainable, seasonal feasts.          ALICE MARY LYNCH'S WHIMSICAL CREATIONS Somerset artist Alice Mary Lynch trained in fashion design and now creates whimsical characters with vintage textiles. To call them dolls would be a disservice, they are fantastical works of art and heirlooms to be passed down the generations. I just love them. She also makes lovely Christmas cards and tree decorations.          THE MEMENTO APP With families split up all over the world, I’ve taken to using the Memento app to celebrate milestone birthdays. You can organise for all your friends to record a little Happy Birthday video on the app. They then hit upload and it super easily creates a gorgeous group video for you to surprise the birthday boy or girl with. It’s a big step up from the eCard.         FIVE THINGS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS       Check out Amazing Grace: a new music venue located in a former church and Grade II listed building in London Bridge.          On 18 December Skye Gyngell will be using up all the leftover produce at Spring with a special anti-waste menu.       The much-anticipated premiere of Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of Life of Pi has arrived in the West End.         Artist and ceramicist Martha Freud’s first solo exhibition in a decade is open now at London’s Nonemore Gallery.       Pay a winter visit to Holkham Hall, whose state rooms have been decked out in festive splendour.         WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH       From dazzling light shows to historical VR experiences, here are the immersive exhibitions worth seeing     Finding flawless footwear is the key to being best dressed – here are our favourite shoes for party season           A handy guide to buying authentic luxury watches     Where to indulge in yuletide feasting across the capital                       Win a Two-Night Stay at the Retreat at Blue Lagoon, Iceland In need of a relaxing getaway? Enter now for the chance to win a rejuvenating two-night stay for two at the incredible Retreat at Blue Lagoon, near Reykjavik in Iceland.. Enter here.                     Sign up for 6 print issues of Country & Town House magazine, plus supplements and instant access to every digital edition for only £19               Copyright © 2021 Country & Town House Our mailing address is:​ Country & Town House Studio 2, Chelsea Gate Studios, London, SW6 4QL, United Kingdom