EVENTS GUIDE Winter is here <strong>and</strong> yes it’s chilly, however there is plenty going on to keep everyone entertained throughout the winter months... Anglesey Abbey Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge CB25 9EJ 01223 810080 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/anglesey-abbey 29, 30 November <strong>and</strong> 1, 5 - 8, 12 - 15 <strong>Dec</strong>ember Anglesey Abbey Winter Lights Combining a magical mix of light, colour, sound <strong>and</strong> nature, Anglesey Abbey Winter Lights is back with another breathtaking experience. Perfect to share with family <strong>and</strong> friends, Winter Lights returns for its ninth year. Between Saturday 30 November - Sunday 5 <strong>Jan</strong>uary Tinsel <strong>and</strong> Tweed Step back in time to the 1960s, as Anglesey Abbey invites you to help create Christmas. Revel in festive smells <strong>and</strong> glitzy vintage decorations throughout the Domestic Wing whilst the rest of the house will be dressedto-impress for his Lordship’s Christmas celebrations. Blackthorpe Barn Rougham, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9LZ 01359 270880 events@blackthorpebarn.com Runs until Monday 23 <strong>Dec</strong>ember Christmas - Yule’ll love it! Every year, for many years, the heavy oak doors of Blackthorpe Barn, in the heart of Suffolk, are drawn back during the winter season to unveil a truly magical <strong>and</strong> unique Christmas experience for all to enjoy. This year the Country Christmas Shop is bigger <strong>and</strong> better, as it suggests, a haven for everything Christmassy from special gifts, baubles <strong>and</strong> decorations to lighting <strong>and</strong> gift wrap. There will be Festive Nights (late night shopping) Fridays 6, 13 & 20 <strong>Dec</strong>ember till 7pm. Church Farm Stow Bardolph Nr Downham Market PE34 3HT 01366 382162 www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk Monday 9 <strong>Dec</strong>ember Christmas Wreath Workshop Enjoy a relaxed, festive workshop using spruce, forest floor pine cones, hedgerow teasels completed with cinnamon sticks <strong>and</strong> dried fruit slices. Create a gorgeous, natural, seasonally scented Christmas 4 | www.newmarketliving.co.uk wreath to take home. Tuesday 24 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 3pm Crib Service at Church Farm This is a children’s service telling the Christmas story with lots of carols. The service is about 25 minutes long. Everyone will be seated in the barn on a bed of straw. It is the most magical <strong>and</strong> wonderful way to start your Christmas celebrations. <strong>Ely</strong> Cathedral Chapter House, The College, <strong>Ely</strong> CB7 4DL 01353 660349 www.elycathedral.org Sunday 8 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 5.15pm The Big Christmas Tree Light Switch -On Service Go <strong>and</strong> see the biggest, most spectacular Christmas tree in <strong>Ely</strong> as we countdown to the switching on of the lights. This popular event designed for young children <strong>and</strong> families celebrates the festive season in song <strong>and</strong> prayer, concluding with the blessing of the magnificent tree complete with fairy dust! Thursday 12 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 10.30am Christmas Story <strong>and</strong> Song Time A very special service recommended for younger children re-telling the Christmas Story in the wonderful setting of <strong>Ely</strong> Cathedral. This short service will include storytelling, delicious snacks plus songs <strong>and</strong> prayers in preparation for Christmas. Friday 13 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 7.30pm A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol is brought to life in a traditional production, complete with beautiful period costumes, song, dance, <strong>and</strong> a generous helping of festive spirit. Saturday 14 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 2pm Community Christmas Carol Singa-Long Forget the Christmas shopping for an hour! Go <strong>and</strong> sing-a-long to your favourite carols with Christmas music, readings <strong>and</strong> prayers. Free admission, all welcome. Sunday 15 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 1.30pm Royal Papworth Hospital Charity’s Annual Christmas Carol Service The carol service provides the perfect opportunity for festive cheer with traditional carols <strong>and</strong> readings whilst raising vital funds for Royal Papworth Hospital. Saturday 21 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 7.30pm Hark! The Herald - Carol Concert Hark! The Herald is a memorable evening of traditional Christmas carols <strong>and</strong> seasonal music in the magical setting of <strong>Ely</strong> Cathedral. Sunday 29 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 4pm Service of Readings <strong>and</strong> Carols This service will be supported by members of the <strong>Ely</strong> Cathedral Octagon Singers along with local singers, their guests <strong>and</strong> by any other singers who find themselves in <strong>Ely</strong> on the day. Monday 30 <strong>Dec</strong>ember Carrot Productions present “The Snowman” Immerse yourself in the irresistible animated film of The Snowman this Christmas, accompanied by a live orchestra. A heartwarming experience that brings more than a snowman to life - <strong>and</strong> featuring the muchloved classic ‘Walking in the Air’ - a festive favourite for the whole family. Haverhill Arts Centre High Street, Haverhill CB9 8AR 01440 714140 www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk Monday 2 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 1.30pm Neil S<strong>and</strong>s’ Christmas Memories You are invited to take a festive trip back down Memory Lane. This unforgettable afternoon of nonstop nostalgia, filled with more songs & carols more stunning costumes <strong>and</strong> more festive fun than ever before! Tuesday 10 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 7pm Coppelia Ninette de Valois’ charming <strong>and</strong> funny story of love, mischief <strong>and</strong> mechanical dolls. The intricate choreography is set to Delibes’ score while Osbert Lancaster’s designs bring a colourful storybook world to life. A Christmas treat for the whole family. Friday 20 - Monday 30 <strong>Dec</strong>ember (Not 25, 26) Snow White <strong>and</strong> the Seven Dwarfs pantomime With a brilliant cast including ITV’s hilarious Britain’s Got Talent finalist <strong>and</strong> Judge Rinder star, Drew Cameron as Muddles, a villainous Wicked Queen, a h<strong>and</strong>some Prince <strong>and</strong> the beautiful Snow White, plus the funniest <strong>and</strong> cutest Seven Dwarfs, <strong>and</strong> a very clever Magic Mirror. continued
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