J'AIME December 2017

WHAT:
Lichfield Christmas
Food Festival
WHERE:
Lichfield city centre
WHEN:
December 9
and 10
There will be festive goodies galore as Lichfield’s
Christmas Food Festival takes over the city centre for a
weekend of tasty treats and festive spirit - or spirits! More
than 165 stalls will be packed with all manner of delicious
offerings, from freshly baked bread, cakes and sweet
treats to cocktails and coffee, and local restaurants will be
offering up samples of some of their favourite dishes. As
well as enjoy the mouthwatering fayre on offer, visitors
can also shop for Christmas gifts for the foodies in their
lives.
Organised by Cocker Hoop Creative and supported by
Lichfield BID, Lichfield’s food festivals are becoming
a huge attraction for locals and visitors alike, with tens
of thousands of people flocking to the summer foodie
extravaganza over the August Bank Holiday weekend. For
more details visit www.lichfieldfoodfestival.com
WHAT:
Children’s
Victorian
Christmas
Santa trails
WHERE:
Tamworth
Castle
WHEN:
December 9 to 10
and 16 to 19
As you hunt through the Castle on your Santa trail you
will meet the Victorian household readying themselves for
the annual visit of a very special guest. Visitors will join
in with a series of activities by helping the cook to make
Christmas pudding, the mistress to decorate the Castle
and the stablehand to find the reindeers’ carrots, before
entering Santa’s grotto to receive a surprise gift.
Pre-booking is essential, and admission is priced at £7
per child aged three and over and £4 per child aged up
to two. The first two adults accompanying per child will
be charged at £4.50 each, and any other adults thereafter
will be charged at £6 each. For more details visit
www.tamworthcastle.co.uk
WHAT: Carols by Candlelight
WHERE: National Memorial Arboretum
WHEN: December 16
Take in the beautiful winter surroundings of the National
Memorial Arboretum for the annual Christmas carol
concert. Suitable for all ages, this traditional carol service
will fill you with festive spirit. The concert will be held in
Heroes’ Square among illuminated trees and hundreds
of candles, and visitors will enjoy a variety of sing-along
festive music. Carol books, candles and refreshments are
available to purchase. The highlight of the Arboretum’s
festive calendar, music will be provided by the Burton
Salvation Army Band and, as it gets very busy, early arrival
is recommended. Entry to the event is free, although
donations are appreciated. For more details call 01283
245100 or visit www.thenma.org.uk
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WHAT:
The Snowman
and The
Nutcracker
Suite
WHERE:
Lichfield
Cathedral
WHEN:
December 21
Treat the whole
family to a
music box of
delights this Christmas as they witness the magic of
iconic film The Snowman on a big screen brought to
life by some of the UK’s finest musicians.
A highlight of the film for many is the evocative
Walking in the Air which will be sung by a young
soloist in perfect synchronicity with the film on the big
screen, ensuring there is not a dry eye in the house.
The programme also includes Tom Scott’s highly
acclaimed and enchanting animated film to
accompany Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite - surely the
most Christmassy and popular of all seasonal music -
as well as other Christmas crackers including a festive
guide to the orchestra and a wonderful opportunity for
the whole family to create lasting family memories. For
more details visit www.lichfield-cathedral.org
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