Charity Gift Wrapping in the Nicholsons Shopping Centre
Charities will be offering a gift-wrapping service for shoppers at the Nicholsons Shopping Centre in Maidenhead to take the stress out of shopping. Also throughout December there will be a variety of community groups performing carols in the centre. Running until 24th December. W:
www.nicholsonsshoppingcentre.co.uk
Saturday 16th
The Horton Carousels Ride with glee on the two beautiful Edwardian Carousels for £2 per ride. Open 16th-23rd December and 26th December until 1st January. The Savill Garden, Windsor Great Park. W:
www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk
Alby the Penguin Saves Christmas
An enchanting story full of music, puppetry and one very special penguin. The perfect festive treat for children aged 3-6 and their families. A Reading Rep, Reading Libraries, Oxford Playhouse world premiere co-production, in association with Jelly. Running at Reading Rep Theatre, Reading College until 24th December (no performance on 17th December). W:
www.readingrep.com
Father Christmas’ Victorian Winter Grotto
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!
Step back into Christmases past in this special Saturday event and make a traditional decoration for your home. Compose a letter then present it to Father Christmas and receive a special gift before you leave. Families, half- hour sessions 10am-12pm & 1-3pm. £5 per person, booking essential. Reading Museum. T: 0118 937 3400
Come as Your Self and Leave as an Elf!
Follow the trail around Maidenhead the town centre to become an Elf for the day complete with elf ears, hat, bells and rosy cheeks. 11am-3pm. W:
www.enjoymaidenhead.com
River Church Santas on the High Street
The Team from Maidenhead River Church will be over running the High Street with Santas and festive cheer! W:
www.enjoymaidenhead.com
Saturday 16th
Santa’s Grotto at IKEA Reading Santa will be in his grotto this Christmas, at IKEA Reading, ready to welcome your excited little ones. IKEA Family Card members have the chance to visit Santa in his grotto for free this year, for timings see
www.ikea.com/gb/en/ store/reading/events-reading for more details. Also on Sunday 17th December.
Sunday 17th
Carols at the Café Carols at 1pm and 2pm, craft activities for the children. Burnham Beeches near Slough. W:
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
The Living Rainforest
Discover Christmas festivities around the world along with family friendly activities. The Living Rainforest. W:
www.livingrainforest.org
Monday 18th
Crafty Christmas Camp Children will partake in designing, baking, learning and most of all enjoy creating. Running until 22nd December. Busy Buttons Design Centre CIC, King Edward Court, Windsor. T: 07952 418212 W:
www.busybuttons.org
Kids ‘n’ Action Christmas Party
Free face painting, Christmassy themed arts & crafts and a treasure hunt to complete. Each child will receive a gift from Santa. 5-9pm. Also on 21st December. T: 0118 9680983 W:
www.kids-n-action.com
Mince Pie Regatta
Take to the water for the final session of the year, either to race against your friends or to simply explore the lake in winter. 1.30-4pm. Dinton Activity Centre, Hurst, Reading. T: 0118 934 4424
Cordless leaf blower, complete with battery and charger BGA 56
THE MERL WINTER WARMER
Enjoy a day of seasonal fun with Millers Ark Living Nativity and petting farm, music and activities!
Keep warm with hot soup and drinks!
Follow a winter trail in the galleries!
Explore a Traditional Christmas with the MERL Players!
Make a traditional cracker! Saturday 2 December 2017 | 12–4pm
The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX
Tickets £4 per adult when booked in advance or £5 on the door (subject to availability) | Children FREE
For more information and to book visit
merl.reading.ac.uk/whats-on
SPECIAL OFFER £199
Coldridge Copse, Shefford Woodlands, RG17 7AB
sheffordwoodlands@farol.co.uk or 01488 648552
www.farolmowers.co.uk
Ashville Way, Wokingham, RG41 2PL
wokingham@farol.co.uk or 01189 077760
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