Group Leaders Lantern Making


Learn how to make a willow lantern for the Corn Exchange’s annual Festival of Light so that you can make them with your group. A free workshop for anyone running a local community or youth group. 2-4pm. City Arts Newbury. W: www.cornexchangenew.com


Friday 24th


Yattendon Estate Christmas Trees is open!


With the largest selection of quality Christmas trees in the area, Yattendon Estate Christmas Trees opens today. W: www.yattendon.co.uk


Saturday 25th


PYO Christmas Trees Go along to Cobbs Farm Shop and head up to the farm to pick the perfect tree for your presents to sit under! Reserve your tree (£10 deposit required) and let the farm know when you want to collect it. 10am-4pm. Also on 26th November. W: www.cobbsfarmshop.co.uk


Visit Santa for Free


Santa and his helpers will be in the Nicholsons Shopping Centre from 11am to 3pm. This event is brought to you by the Rotary Club of Maidenhead Thames. Bernard Ranger Photography will also be there to capture some festive fun. Also on 2nd, 9th & 16th December. W: www.nicholsonsshoppingcentre.co.uk


Maidenhead Lights Switch On & Christmas Shopping


Visit Maidenhead today for their Christmas Light Switch On & Christmas Market! The Nicholson Shopping Centre has over 50 top shops and is a great place to take the family, especially at Christmas. W: www.nicholsonsshoppingcentre.co.uk


We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!


Sunday 26th


Christmas Light Switch On and Santa Parade


Meet Father Christmas in his grotto from 11am in Newbury Market Place. Live entertainment on stage from 12.30pm with performances from local acts. The annual Santa Parade sets off from Market Street at 4.45pm and will make its way to the Market Place, ready for the big switch on at 5.20pm. W: www.visitnewbury.org.uk


Polar Bear Shows


The interactive shows will be led by an Inuit


style handler who will teach children about the Polar Bear’s habitat and ecology. Kennet Centre, Newbury. W: www.kennetshopping.co.uk/events


Lantern Making for the Brave


Work with professional Lantern- makers to create a more adventurous willow and paper lantern to carry in the Festival of Light in Newbury. 10am-4pm. Also on 26th November. 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space, Greenham Business Park. W: www.cornexchangenew.com


Christmas Menu at Woody’s


Woody’s Cafe at Bucklebury Farm and Deer Safari Park will be offering Christmas lunches between 1st-23rd December for tables of two and upwards. The Christmas menu is also available in the evening for groups, office teams and family parties. Please email woodys@ buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk for details.


Christmas Trees Christmas trees are available


from today, subject to availability. Prices are; 125/150cm (4ft) trees £29, 150/175cm (5ft) trees £36, 175/200cm (6ft) trees £47. Cliveden National Trust, near Maidenhead. T: 01628 605069 W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden


Yattendon Christmas Trees & Christmas Market


Visit the Christmas barn and soak up the festive atmosphere which includes a Christmas market, carol singers, rock choir, hand bell ringers and a hog roast. Running 2nd/3rd and 9th/10th December. You can also select your own homegrown Christmas tree from fully sustainable stock. W: www.yattendon.co.uk


Christmas Trail: The Angel Academy


You’re invited to Cliveden’s Angel Academy, the place where angels train. Learn how to fly, perfect your magic and complete tasks in order to graduate. A fun and festive Christmas trail for families. No booking required. Visit Cliveden’s information centre to pick up your trail. Trail packages cost £5 per child, accompanying adults are free (usual admission charges apply). 11am-2.30pm. Also on 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th December. Cliveden National Trust, near Maidenhead. T: 01628 605069 W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden


Lantern Making Workshops


Create your own lantern for the lantern procession with the help of professional lantern makers. 10am- 1pm and 2-5pm. The Waterside Centre, Newbury. Also on 2nd December at 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space, Greenham Business Park. W: www.cornexchangenew.com


Christmas Festival


Meet Father Christmas before heading onto the Cuddly Creative Christmas Corner and finally onto the Elves’ Workshop to collect something extra special! Enjoy festive entertainment, take part in fun Christmas-themed arts and crafts and train to become an Elf at the Elf Academy! Running until 24th December. Odds Farm Park. W: www.oddsfarm.co.uk


December


Friday 1st Windsor and Eton Living Advent


Based on an original idea from Stockholm, The Windsor and Eton Living Advent Calendar is a collaborative project run with Windsor and Eton Town Partnership and 24 local businesses to provide live entertainment every evening from 1st to 24th December. W: www.windsor.gov.uk


Christmas Crafts in the Garden


The Savill Garden will offer free entry until 31st December with Christmas activities for the children for £3.50. W: www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk


Maidenhead Living Advent Calendar


This is a series of 24 mini-events – one each day from 1st December with a grand finale on Christmas Eve. Each event is hosted by a different business or organisation and will start at 4.30pm each day. W: www.facebook.com/ maidenhead.living.advent.calendar


Saturday 2nd


Santa’s Helicopter Arrival


Santa will be arriving by helicopter again this year and there will be lots to see and do! As well as seeing Santa’s spectacular arrival, tickets will include meet the reindeer, carols with Santa, a gift from Santa and the opportunity to have a quick photo with him too! Frozen’s ‘Elsa’ will be offering glitter tattoos and a photo opportunity for the kids (subject to a small extra charge). Stubbings Nursery, Henley Road, Maidenhead. W: www.stubbingsnursery.co.uk


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