British Association of Removers (BAR) members, including Bishops Move, Bray & Son Removals, Fox Moving, J & H Friend Removals and Storage, and Specialised Movers, will exhibit their vintage removals vehicles – which range from horse-drawn pantechnicons and vintage commercial removal vans to removal cars – at the Surrey County Show.

Find yourself a dragon mask and prepare for the fireworks: Chinese New Year is coming to London! The longest and most important festivity in the Chinese calendar takes place on Monday 23 January, and is sure to be celebrated with some verve in the capital.

The central weekend to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee will take place from Saturday 2 June to Tuesday 5 June, and will be marked with celebratory activities throughout the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth. Here is our look at some of the highlights of the four-day weekend. 

• The Queen’s visit to the Epsom Derby on 2 June.
• The Big Jubilee Lunch, taking place on 3 June, will build on the already popular Big Lunch initiative, encouraging people to share lunch with neighbours and friends as part of the diamond jubilee celebrations.
• The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on 3 June will take place on the Thames and consist of up to 1,000 boats assembled from across the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world. The Queen will travel in the Royal Barge which will lead the fabulous flotilla.
• The BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace is a televised diamond jubilee concert on 4 June, with tickets available to UK residents by public ballot. Details on how to apply for the concert will be available at a later date.

The festive period can be overwhelming but don't get stressed; our Christmas survival guide will help you through the pitfalls

Parties – Don't overcommit, and only accept invitations to parties you want to attend, perhaps arranging a January catch-up with the others. If you still have several to attend, then watch your alcohol consumption, drinking water between alcoholic drinks. You will thank us during your party the following evening.

Shopping - It is important not to panic with Christmas shopping, and to remember that late-night shopping hours are now your best friend! If you are rubbish at buying gifts, try and gage what your friends and loved ones want for Christmas. If you still can't manage it, then get them bubble bath.

Christmas Lunch – It's all about the planning! Creating a timetable for Christmas week will take pressure off the day itself. Try to prepare the food in advance where possible, and refer back to your plan. Delegating jobs to family members will ease pressure, as well as helping everyone to feel involved.

Family – When families spend a prolonged period of time together, tensions can arise. Don't force yourselves to be together for the whole time, family time should feel special and not enforced. Often being cooped up together can be the problem; take the whole family for a festive walk to make everyone feel better and also to burn some of those festive calories!

Weight-watching – A laden Christmas table can be a mine-field for those trying to watch their weight, and the average weight gain over the festive season is 5lb. Eat slowly so that your body will recognise when you're full. If you are the one doing the cooking, chestnut-based stuffings are lower in fat than those that are bread or sausage-based. Monitor your alcohol consumption, as the empty calories in alcohol only add to festive weight-gain.

The Finnish parliament declared independence from the Russian Empire on 6 December 1917, making today the 94th anniversary of Finnish independence.

Finland was under Russian control from 1809. The Finnish people managed to gain their independence during World War One, when the Russian Bolshevik revolutions gave Finland the opportunity to withdraw from Russia.

Today is a national holiday in Finland and all banks, post offices and shops will be closed.

The day is celebrated with a military parade in Helsinki and performances at the National Theatre. The Finnish flag is annually raised on Tähtitorninmäki in the country’s capital of Helsinki.

It is also traditional for Finnish families to light two candles in each window of their home during the evening of Independence Day.

With winter fast approaching, we at Smart Move have some age-old advice for you: remember, remember the fifth of November! Yes, bonfire night - so beloved by families and hated by household pets - is just around the corner.

It can be tricky, though, to know where to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. For that reason, we've put together a list of the biggest and best firework displays and bonfires that London has to offer. So wrap up warm, light up your sparklers, and enjoy!

The autumn half-term is upon us, ladies and gentlemen. For parents, this week-long holiday can be a double-edged sword; the pleasure of spending time with your children can often be outweighed by the stress of having to think up activities to keep them entertained!

That's where we at Smart Move come in! We've picked out some of the best events in London to provide you with some inspiration. From theatre to gardening, there should be something for everyone!

Dust off your broomstick, buy yourself a pumpkin, and crack open that bottle of fake blood: Halloween season is upon us!

One of the most fun periods of the year, Halloween is enjoyed by people young and old. Whether you're hoping for a spot of trick-or-treating, or something more extravagant, however, planning is essential.

With that in mind, we at Smart Move have compiled a handy guide for getting the most out of the celebration in London. Don't get scared, now!

Culture vultures from far and wide are set to descend on Regent's Park this week, as London hosts the annual Frieze Art Fair. The event, which runs from 13-16 October, features over 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world.

Deputy Prime Minster, Nick Clegg officially welcomed around 1,000 competitors from around the world to WorldSkills London 2011 on Tuesday 4 October 2011 at the O2 Arena.

The opening ceremony marked the start of the global skills competition, jobs and careers event and featured performances from young people across the country.

The competition itself will take place at ExCeL London from 5–8 October and feature young people competing to be the best of the best in 46 skills competitions.

Team UK is entering its largest ever team, with 43 competitors competing in 38 skills.