Guided Walk: An Evening with Bats @ St James's Park
Saturday 6th October 2007 @ 6pm-7pm
Bats are some of the most misunderstood animals in Britain. Join this walk after dark and find out why. For adults with a general interest. Free of charge but limited places, so booking is essential on 020 7930 1793. >>

Guided Walk: Slavery & Freedom @ St James's Park
Monday 15th October 2007 @ 1pm-2pm
A gentle stroll in Victoria Tower Gardens looking at the campaign to end slavery. For adults with a general interest. Free of charge but limited places, so booking is essential on 020 7930 1793. >>

Autumn Plant Sale @ Greenwich Park
Saturday 20th October 2007 @ 9am-12pm
Autumn plant sale, where surplus seasonal bedding plants and locally produced plant material are available. >>

Guided Walk: Ghosts & Legends @ St James's Park
Wednesday 31st October 2007 @ 6pm-7pm
Visit the park after dark and find out what Halloween means for St James's. For adults with a general interest. Free of charge but limited places, so booking is essential on 020 7930 1793. >>

Guided Walk: Gunpowder, Treason & Plot @ St James's Park
Monday 5th November 2007 @ 1pm-2pm
Follow the story of Guy Fawkes and the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament. For adults with a general interest. Free of charge but limited places, so booking is essential on 020 7930 1793. >>

Guided Walk: Name that Tree in Winter @ St James's Park
Wednesday 28th November 2007 @ 1pm-2pm
Learn how to identify trees from their twigs and bark. For adults with a general interest. Free of charge but limited places, so booking is essential on 020 7930 1793. >>

Guided Walk: Footsteps of the Rich & Famous @ St James's Park
Wednesday 12th December 2007 @ 1pm-2pm
A historical celebrity trail through London's most distinguished park. For adults with a general interest. Free of charge but limited places, so booking is essential on 020 7930 1793. >>

Guided Walk: Cheating the Cold @ St James's Park
Saturday 29th December 2007 @ 1pm-2pm
Find out how birds survive in winter and what you can do to help them. For adults with a general interest. Free of charge but limited places, so booking is essential on 020 7930 1793. >>

Garth Cartwright @ Waterstones, Gower Street
Wednesday 8th August 2007 @ 6.30pm-8pm
Music writer and journalist will be discussing and signing copies of his new book "Princes Amongst Men", which charts his s time travelling the Balkans with amazing gypsy musicians and is an event not to be missed. >>

Sally Varlow @ Waterstones, Greenwich
Tuesday 21st August 2007 @ 7.30pm
Penelope Devereux, a member of Queen Elizabeth's court and a descendant of Henry VIII and Mary Boleyn, lived a life of drama and tragedy. Sally Varlow discusses her new book on one of history's lesser known stories. >>

Dreda Say Mitchell @ Waterstones, Notting Hill Gate
Saturday 25th August 2007 @ 2pm
On the weekend of the Notting Hill Carnival, award winning crime writer and author Dreda Say Mitchell signs copies of her new book, "Killer Tune", a novel set in the local area and around the carnival in 1976. >>

David Coultard @ Waterstones, Leadenhall Market
Friday 31st August 2007 @ 12.30pm
Formula 1 star David Coulthard will be signing copies of his remarkable new memoir, "It is What it is". >>

The League of Gentlemen @ Waterstones, Leadenhall Market
Tuesday 4th September 2007 @ 12.30pm
The League of Gentlemen team will be signing their new book "The League of Gentlemen's Book of Precious Things" - a collection of comedy sketches, films, songs and poems that inspire them. >>

Michael Palin @ Hatchards, Piccadilly
Wednesday 19th September 2007 @ 12.30pm-1.30pm
Signing copies of his new book "New Europe", which takes the form of a journey through countries which have rich and complex cultures. >>

General Sir Mike Jackson @ Hatchards, Piccadilly
Thursday 20th September 2007 @ 12.30pm
Signing copies of his new book "Soldier: The Autobiography". His illustrious military career spanned almost 45 years and in all that time he has shown loyalty, courage and commitment to the British army. >>

Public Lecture Series @ London School of Economics
Various dates and times
A programme of free lectures and events open to the general public. Topical subjects about international economic and social issues. >>

Public Lecture Series @ Gresham College
Various dates and times
Gresham College, founded by Sir Thomas Gresham in 1597, is an independently funded educational institution based in Barnard's Inn, Holborn, in the centre of London. >>