See In The New Year In Chiswick!

No need for expensive taxis or rushing to get the last bus or tube home - we have put together a guide to bringing in the New Year right here in Chiswick.

New Year At Annie's - Raise a glass to 2008 with a complimentary cocktail at Annie's! You'll be welcomed with a Peach Bellini in Chiswick or a Kir Royale in Barnes, when you enjoy the luscious 3-course New Year dinner menu for £65, which also includes coffee and chocolates. For those who are really in the mood for a party, Barnes will be open until at least 2am and there's plenty of room for a drink at the bar even if you're not dining. Celebrate in style for the New Year!

Bring in the New Year at the oldest and most traditional pub in West London! The George and Devonshire are holding a traditional Scottish New Year party on Hogmanay, as it is known in Scotland. There will be some traditional Highland music (recorded!) to pipe in the haggis, which will be served with Clapshot, an intriguing and delicious mix of mashed potatoes and turnip. Toast the New Year in to the sound of the bells of nearby St Nicholas Parish Church. 8 Burlington Lane Tel. 0208 994 1859

If you're planning to come and see what Shackology have been doing then when better than New Year's Eve. They're now taking bookings for our first ever New Year's Eve party going for a quirky take on supper-style and have arranged some great music for dancing as well as booking the truly fabulous Faye Harvey for some live sets. Supper will be served buffet-style from about 9.30pm, the evening kicks off with a glass of prosecco on arrival (we'll be ready from 8pm).

New Year's Eve at The Hole In The Wall. Special set menu at £50 pp with a glass of bubbly at midnight! Bar will be open until 2.00am. Hole in the Wall, 2 Sutton Lane North W4 4LD,
020 8742 7185 email straightup_chiswick@yahoo.co.uk

The Black Lion will be holding a jukebox jury night - choose your own tunes to see the new year in from their retro jukebox. They will also be hosting a sultans of kebab BBQ sampling home made kebabs from around the world to soak up the alcohol!!! IT'S ALL FREE BUT MUST GET TICKETS IN ADVANCE. Email blacklion@massivepub.com

The Barley Mow will be hosting a Super Heroes and Villans party on New Year's Eve. They are open until 2am. Free entry till 10pm and £10 thereafter. Call 020 8994 1880.

Plum Duff claim to make and bake the most delicious mince pies in Chiswick and that's not all, they sell home made Christmas cake and Christmas puddings along with Continental delights such as stollen and pannetone. Having a party? Why not let them do all the catering? Plum Duff 62 Southfield Road, Chiswick, W4 1BD, 020 8994 4751 website email

Let Foodsy do the hard work for you this New Year's Eve! They’ll do the shopping, chopping and preparing, so you can enjoy hassle-free homemade cooking. They offer: Ready-To-Cook Everyday Meals; Exquisite Dinner Party Meals; Canapés/Buffet/Party Catering. www.foodsy.co.uk or call 0208 8111 390.

A very healthy New Year....

Time for you, time for your family... Why not make your New Year's resolution The Park Club?
The Park Club is the ultimate health, fitness sports and relaxation club for the whole family. This West London club is set in 27 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, courts, terraces and gardens.

StudioG14 is a brand new, private personal training studio which focuses on delivering a high quality, personalised service to a small number of clients. This Christmas, Studio G14 is offering its unique 3 stage assessment and 1 personal training session for only £99 (usually £180). For further details see this article. or call Joe on 07950 415157.

West 4 Health & Fitness are offering you the opportunity to give a gift of health and fitness. Vouchers for gym membership and personal training are available from West 4 Health & Fitness in Sutton Lane. Fully trained staff, personal attention, brand new state of the art equipment including free weights and fit balls. Call Sam, Kech, Faith or Paul on 020 8747 1713 or pop in and take a look for yourself. You'll be glad you did.

DIY blues? Let Buzz Home Projects tackle those decorating and household maintenance niggles. See www.buzzhandyman.com, email us at info@buzzhandyman.com or call us on 0208 996 2222

Call Kapadia to spruce up the house or to hoover up the spruce needles from the carpet after the party? Common Sense Services for Chiswick Households 0870 220 8 272.