Five day countdown to Christmas - what's going on in Battersea

Just five sleeps until Christmas and there is a whole lotta festive fun going down in Battersea over the next few days.

Late night Christmas shopping is carrying on in Clapham Junction until the 23rd December, and by late we mean 10pm, so there's still time to get your last minute bits and bobs... or start your shopping if you're me! Find out more here.

Be sure to check out The Christmas Market going on in Battersea Arts Centre this Thursday and Friday. There's loads of festive food and drink and stuff including jewellery, knitwear and ceramics on sale. There's more info here.

On Christmas Eve, there are lots of Xmas Eve church services including one at St Mark's on Battersea Rise starting at 11pm.

And on Christmas day, the good people from the Rotary Club in Battersea Park are throwing a free lunch for elderly people with entertainment all day in the park. Find out more about volunteering opportunities here.

Happy Christmas from Battersea People and watch out for pictures of the festivities over the next few days.