PLAN AHEAD FOR CHRISTMAS Breakfast With Santa Christmas Nights


Families are invited to Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfi l for a delicious breakfast and a Christmas craft workshop before meeting the magical man himself. Santa will devote his entire attention to your child and they will have the perfect opportunity to tell him all about their Christmas wishes. If children have been good all year, Santa will present each child with a special Christmas gift and a certifi cate to prove to their friends and family that they have met Santa. On Saturday 8th December, from 9.30am - 11am. Price £8 per child. For more details visit www.redhousecymru.com


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T ere’ll be unmissable performances of Wales' unique Christmas traditions: the Mari Lwyd and T e Hunting of


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Wren. You’ll fi nd logs on the fi re, carols in the chapel, traditional Welsh Plygain singing in the church and a brass band on Gwalia Green. For the little ones there’ll be a chance to meet Father Christmas. You can write your Christmas list at the Victorian Schoolhouse then pop it in the box at the post offi ce. Stop for a chat with the postmaster while you’re there. Ride the Christmas land train down to the Llwyn Yr Eos Farm to meet Mother Christmas in her kitchen. Be sure to check the stables while you’re there because there will be some special four legged guests.


Merthyr's Christmas Lights Switch On!


Come along on Saturday 18th November as they kick off Christmas in Merthyr with a day of festive family fun for the Merthyr Christmas Lights Switch On in Penderyn Square.


Heart Breakfast's Jagger and Woody and the Heart Angels will be counting down to the big switch on from 4.30pm with the local group Fantasy Feet, stars from Redhouse’s pantomime production


of Cinderella, the Band of The Salvation Army, the mixed choir of St David’s Church and, of course, Santa.


Then as the darkness falls the entertainment will reach a fantastic climax with Juggling Inferno and their spectacular LED glow show, First Light, before the moment comes to press the plunger and light up the town.


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as all the festivities start at 11am in the town centre. The most important visitor of all, Santa, will be ensconced in his grotto greeting young fans. Whilst other seasonal attractions include real reindeer, fairground rides, a Christmas Food Market, face painting and glitter tattoos, dance and music performances, animal displays, crafts and much more.


Make sure you visit the Heart Angels, they’ll be there from 1pm with free Christmas Antlers and having lots of festive fun. You could even make a head start on your Christmas shopping - especially as you can park all day on Saturdays for just £1 in the town centre’s pay and display car parks, right up to Christmas.


Get creative at the craſt


workshops, there’s wreath making


for grown-ups


as well as family friendly gingerbread decorating and more. Make a start on your Christmas shopping at our festive food and craſt markets – a chance to pick up giſt s and treats you won’t fi nd on the High Street. T en as the evening draws to a close gather together in the Atrium for some carols to gladden your heart. At St Fagan’s Museum, from 6th–8tb December, 6pm-9pm. Tickets are £15 adults, £8 children (under 16 years), under 2s free.


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SANTA SPECIAL 2018


Visit Santa this Christmas for the perfect family experience. Travel by a Steam Hauled Train from Pant Station to meet Santa in his Grotto where every Child and Baby will receive a lovely present. Mince Pie and Mulled Wine for the Adults


Family Trains: November – 24th, 25th December – 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd Departures - 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30


2018 Prices:


Adults £15.25; Children (Age 3-15) £13.25 Babies (Under 36 mths) FREE


Visit our Gift Shop for some last-minute shopping! Hot Snacks available at Santa’s Grotto!


Early Booking is Essential - Tel: 01685 722988


To Book Online: www.bmr.wales Due to limited space, no prams or buggies can be taken onto the train but they can be left at the station. Wheelchairs welcome/Free Car Park


PANT STATION, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF48 2DD Cardiff & South Wales Advertiser - Friday 26th October 2018 - 11


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