Christmas is coming and I’ve listed some of the events including Christmas markets I’ve heard about so far in Leytonstone over the Christmas and New Year period on a new page Christmas events 2012. If you want to know more about any of these events, please contact the relevant organiser, I don’t have details!

Local traders would love you to shop locally this year and so I’ve included a little feature on some of the independent shops in the Leytonstone town centre area who can easily get overlooked but might just have that perfect present, card or Christmas decoration you’re looking for. See Christmas shopping 2012.

And of course if you’re out shopping in Leytonstone there are plenty of cafes and restaurants that would also love to see you for a coffee, cake or meal!

• Christmas events 2012
• Christmas shopping 2012