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A journey to a Lewisham multi-storey car park might not be glamorous, but it could prove fruitful, as there are bargains galore at the Lewisham Boot Fair. Hundreds of people bring cars stuffed full of a mix of gems and junk, and fill up five floors of the car park. 6am-12noon, Molesworth Street, London, SE13. Tel: 01426-924201
9am
One of the finest breakfasts in the land, perhaps in the world, can be had at the Savoy. For around pounds 15 you can enjoy either an English or continental breakfast or delicacies like kedgeree, looking out over the Thames. Don't forget to wear a tie. Opens 7am, River Restaurant, Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2. Tel: 0171-836 4343
10am
For lovers of the gastronomic arts, the BBC Good Food, Cooking and Kitchens Show at Birmingham's NEC should satisfy. There are over 600 stands with all the latest gadgets and appliances, plus food and wine to sample. Celebrity chefs making an appearance include Michel Roux and Gary Rhodes. 9.30am-6pm. Tel: 0121-780 4133
11am
The Real Lives Festival of Documentary Film highlights films made by new and established directors. Today, Roger Graef's A Space Between Words - Diplomacy will be showing at 11am, a classic example of cinema verite and the first documentary about international diplomacy. Admission pounds 6, Aldeburgh Cinema. Tel: 01728 452996.
12noon
Whether you fondly remember your childhood Beano or are a reader of so-called graphic novels, try the Comic Mart in the TUC Congress Centre, Great Russell Street, London W1 for comics of all types. If you have a dusty pile of old mags under your bed, you can sell them here. 12noon- 5pm. Admission free. Tube: Tottenham Court Road
1pm
Get into the festive spirit before you begin to flinch at the mere mention of the word at Kingston's Christmas Craft Fayre. This My- Fair-Lady themed fair has over 150 stalls,entertainments, the usual Santa's Grotto, and a bar and spit roast. 1Oam-6pm. Admission pounds 2.50, OAPs pounds 2, child pounds 1, Fairfield Park, Kingston-upon-Thames,Surrey
2pm
London's Museum of the Moving Image plays host to an exhibition of stills, snippets and models used in British animation and short films, where there has been an explosion of talent in recent years and a clutch of Oscar nominations. Opens 10am, through to 6pm. Admission pounds 5.95, concessions are available. Tel: 0171-928 3535
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