Christmas has arrived early and Santa has delivered a brand-new fundraiser challenge for us. Using the trend of GPS art, we are looking for you to create your very best snowman!

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Today to Thu 31 Dec

Viennese Christmas by Candlelight

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Touring their popular festive programme, London Concertante are here to get you in the mood for mulled wine, mince pies, and baubles.

St George’s Hall Liverpool L1 1JJ

Sun 20 Dec

The Snowman: Family Concert

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Alasdair Malloy presenter Ben Palmer conductor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra We’re walking in the air...

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Liverpool Philharmonic Hope Street Liverpool L1 9BP

Sat 19 Dec and Sun 20 Dec

Oswestry Christmas Live

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Huge celebration of Christmas with funfair rides, music, ice rink, Christmas market, Santa Grotto, fireworks etc. Great family day out. We even have reindeers !

Oswestry Town Centre SY11 1PZ

Fri 4 Dec

Oswestry Christmas Parade

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Come and enjoy one of the largest and most interesting parades in the County. Huge lorries, vintage vehicles, brass bands etc. All for charity

Oswestry Town Centre SY11 1PZ

Sat 5 Dec

The Fair before Christmas

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A Christmas Fair selling a wide variety of goods suitable for purchase as Christmas presents. Wheelchair access throughout, disabled toilets, café, on-site free parking.

Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, Merseyside. L22 1RF

Sat 28 Nov

The Waterloo Flea Market

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An all indoor event with up to 90 stalls selling a variety of products. Disabled access throughout, disabled toilets, café, on-site free parking. To book a stall, call Marie Curtis on 0151 933 0132

Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, Merseyside. L22 1RE

Sat 12 Dec

Christmas Craft & Gift Market – Runcorn Shopping City

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Come and join us for our Festive Craft & Gift Fair in Runcorn Shopping City, where we will have a wide selection of quality crafts and gift stalls including: animal figurines, glassware, ceramics,

205 Halton Link Road, Runcorn WA7 2EU

Thu 10 Dec to Tue 22 Dec

Santa Train

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Meet Santa and his elves on the train. Advance booking required

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, SY21 0SF

Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec

Christmas @ Stanford - Outdoor Christmas Parties

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Welcome to Christmas @ Stanford. #christmasisnotcancelled! Introducing our Outdoor Christmas Parties for you and five of your favourites.

Stanford Farm, Stanford Halfway House Shrewsbury SY5 9DW

Fri 11 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Fri 18 Dec to Sun 20 Dec

Christmas @ Stanford - A Christmas Cracker of a Chidren’s Show

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Brought to you by The Bookworm Players Come and join our elves for bit of festive cheer! Meet Jolly, Giggles & Happy Socks as they prepare for Christmas.

Stanford Farm, Stanford Halfway House Shrewsbury SY5 9DW

Mon 21 Dec and Tue 22 Dec

Advent Crafts for Children

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We can’t run our popular Christmas Craft event this year - so we’ve taken it online! Each Saturday running up to Christmas you can join us at 10am to watch a video showing you how to make...

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Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sat 19 Dec

Virtual Santa Dash for Hope House & Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices

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Dig out your festive fancy dress, and run, jog or walk 2.5k or 5k straight from your doorstep this December!

Virtual Event

Sun 13 Dec

Mum2MumMarket

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BUY nearly new baby and children’s clothes, used toys and baby equipment at bargain prices, direct from the previous owner at our live events all over the UK.

Newchurch Parish Hall, Common Lane, Culcheth, Warrington WA3 4EH

Sun 6 Dec

Christmas Coffee Morning

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Special Christmas Coffee Morning and stalls

St John’s Parish Church, East Beach, Lytham (opposite the Windmill) FY8 5EX

Sat 12 Dec

Drive-Thru Santa Experience

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Christmas would not be the same without a visit to see Santa and with the closure of many traditional Grotto’s this year, the producers of the Drive in Movie Shows have put together this great unique

Heskin Hall Wood Lne Chorley PR7 5PA

Wed 9 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

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A Christmas Carol

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Folksy Theatre presents a musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol! Mean-spirited Scrooge hates Christmas and never has a kind word for anyone.

Heskin Hall Wood Lane, Chorley PR7 5PA

Sun 20 Dec

Dick Whittington

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The Big Tiny are back for another smash-hit year, this time with the biggest panto adventure of them all - Dick Whittington!

Festival Drayton Centre, Frogmore Road, Market Drayton TF9 3AX

Thu 3 Dec to Sun 6 Dec

Harpy Christmas Sing-along

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Heat up your mince pies and warm up your mulled wine. Put on your best Christmas jumper and hat, wave to your friends and family in the zoom windows and sing along in the comfort of your...

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Sat 12 Dec to Mon 14 Dec, Wed 16 Dec, Thu 17 Dec, Sat 19 Dec, Sun 20 Dec, Wed 23 Dec, Thu 24 Dec

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Christmas at Dunham Massey

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Discover new immersive installations as the magical winter trail is set to be bigger and better than ever.

Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 4SJ

Wed 25 Nov to Sun 29 Nov, Wed 2 Dec to Sun 6 Dec, Wed 9 Dec to Thu 24 Dec, Sat 26 Dec to Thu 31 Dec

Blackpool Illuminations November 2020

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Blackpool Illuminations switch on times November 2020 See the famous Blackpool Lights every night until January 3rd Full program of switch on times at

Blackpool promenade from Starr Gate to Bispham miles of delight FY1 4BJ

Today to Mon 30 Nov

Blackpool Christmas Lights 2020

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This years Blackpool Christmas lights will be better than ever before as the full Illuminations will be running over Christmas and New year.

Blackpool promenade from Starr Gate to Bispham miles of delight FY1 4BJ

Tue 1 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2021

Blackpool Illuminations December 2020

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Blackpool Illuminations switch on times December 2020 See the famous Blackpool Lights every night until January 3rd Full program of switch on times at

Blackpool promenade from Starr Gate to Bispham miles of delight FY1 4BJ

Tue 1 Dec, Thu 31 Dec

Blackpool Virtual Careers Fair

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Out of work due to the current global pandemic? Join us at our Blackpool Virtual Careers Fair, the perfect place to find your next career!

Virtual Event

Today

Billy Sparks Mayhem & Magic Christmas show 2020

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Billy Sparks Mayhem & Magic Christmas Show 2020 Come and join Billy for a fantastic online Christmas show , This show will feature loads of family fun ,games and entertainment, a fantastic

Virtual Event

Sun 20 Dec

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

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THE PHYSICAL LECTURES ARE POSTPONED FOR NOW DUE TO THE PRESENT SITUATION, BUT WE ARE OFFERING THEM OVER THE PHONE INSTEAD SO PLEASE RING TO ARRANGE A SUITABLE TIME.

Quaker Meeting Room, 189 St George’s Road PR1 6NQ

Sun 13 Dec

Train to Teach Bournemouth

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People in the South East are being encouraged to join a virtual careers event to find out more about life as a teacher.

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Today

Heald Green Worker Bee Market & Christmas Lights Switch On

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As part of the first ever Christmas Lights Switch On, Worker Bee Markets bring 30+ quality, local, friendly makers and traders in a safe space including a one way system, hand sanitising and space to

Finney Lane Shops, Finney Lane, Heald Green SK8 3PX

Sun 29 Nov

King Pleasure And The Biscuit Boys - Postponed

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Dazzling musicianship, riveting stage performances, sixty TV appearances, two barnstorming decades on the road and eleven red hot CDs have established them as today’s greatest swing

The Place Telford, Theatre Square, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6EP

Fri 27 Nov

Aladdin - 2021 - Postponed

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*NEW DATES* - postponed from December/January 2020 We are very sad that Aladdin can’t join us for Christmas 2020, but very much looking forward to seeing him in December 2021 Come and

The Place Telford, Theatre Square, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6EP

Tue 8 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2021

Twinkle Twinkle

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Presented by Touched Theatre There are melodies that live in all of us. No one knows that more than Marty the puppy, whose beautiful songs and play-time with his Dad are the best part of his day.

Z-arts 335 Stretford Road Hulme Manchester M15 5ZA

Today to Sun 20 Dec

Get Into Teaching

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LOCAL PRIMARY TEACHER CALLS ON PEOPLE IN MANCHESTER TO JOIN THEM IN SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION National teacher recruitment drive goes virtual connecting Manchester residents with local teachers

Virtual Event

Thu 26 Nov

Monthly Craft Fair

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Join us for our popular monthly craft fair with lots of local talented crafters showcasing their wares. Free entry. Our on site cafe is open throughout the day.

Meeting Point House, Southwater TF3 4HS

Sat 12 Dec

Forest of Forgotten Discos! - Cancelled

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There’s a mystery in the forest. Everyone has forgotten how to have fun. There’s no bright lights, no music and definitely no disco.

Contact Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6JA

Thu 10 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Tue 15 Dec, and more dates until Sun 3 Jan 2021

Viennese Christmas by Candlelight

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Touring their popular festive programme, London Concertante are here to get you in the mood for mulled wine, mince pies, and baubles.

Manchester Cathedral Victoria Street Manchester M3 1SX

Sat 12 Dec

Poetry & Prose at The Petersgate Tap

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Open Mic. Come along to this Free Event to read your own work or that of A N Other. Our guests for December are poets Eve Nortley and Chris Bainbridge.

19, St. Petersgate, Stockport, Cheshire. SK1 1EB

Wed 2 Dec

Virtual Online Market UK - Poynton & Macclesfield

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Shoppers can stay safe and buy local this Christmas on a Virtual Christmas online market which will support local independent businesses in their time of need.

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Today to Sun 20 Dec, Thu 24 Dec

The Marple Band Family Chrismas Concert

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This year, Santa will be parking his sleigh on the roof and dropping into The Marple Band’s feature, festive Brass Band Yuletide performance.

Marple Conservative Club, Church Lane, Marple SK6 7AY

Fri 18 Dec

Marple Bridge Worker Bee Market

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Outdoor Christmas Artisan Market with measures in place to keep customers and traders socially distanced and safe.

Windsor Castle Pub, 1 Glossop Road, Marple Bridge, Stockport SK6 5EQ

Sat 28 Nov

Exhibition: Yn dod i’r Olwg (coming into view)

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November 7th - 29th: Yn dod i’r Olwg (coming into view), with David Mullin and Siwan Gillick. Contemporary abstract paintings and slipware, Oriel Bleddfa.

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Thu 26 Nov to Sun 29 Nov

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Exhibition: ’Peripheries’

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’Peripheries’ , with potter Malcolm Turner and painters Emily Gaunt and Caira Lewis, Oriel Bleddfa Three contemporary artists exploring through a wide variety of materials and

The Bleddfa Centre Bleddfa LD7 1PA

Fri 4 Dec to Sun 6 Dec, Thu 10 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, Thu 17 Dec to Sun 20 Dec

The Red Dress Embroidery Project

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An exhibition in Hall Barn, with Kirstie McLoed, curator of The red Dress Embroidery Project, and a Welsh collaborator, textile artist Amanda Wright The Red Dress is a decade long travelling

The Bleddfa Centre Bleddfa LD7 1PA

Fri 4 Dec to Sun 6 Dec, Thu 10 Dec to Sun 13 Dec

Jazz Club 90 in Albrighton

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Savannah Jazz Band

Albrighton Sports & Social Club, Church Road, Albrighton WV7 3QT

Sun 29 Nov

Jazz Club 90 in Albrighton

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Apex Jazz & Swing Band

Albrighton Sports & Social Club, Church Road, Albrighton WV7 3QT

Sun 6 Dec

Jazz Club 90 in Albrighton

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Carl Sinclair Trio with Kenny Sinclair on guitar

Albrighton Sports & Social Club, Church Road, Albrighton WV7 3QT

Sun 13 Dec

Jazz Club 90 in Albrighton

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Washington Whirligig

Albrighton Sports & Social Club, Church Road, Albrighton WV7 3QT

Sun 20 Dec

Christmas Craft & Gift Market - Dobbies Gailey

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We are delighted to be at Dobbies Garden Centre, Gailey, for our Christmas Craft & Gift Fair. It’s the perfect place to find that extra special Christmas gift.

Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP

Fri 4 Dec to Sun 6 Dec

Dick Whittington

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The Big Tiny are back for another smash-hit year, this time with the biggest panto adventure of them all - Dick Whittington!

Millgate Arts Centre, Stoneswood Rd, Delph, Saddleworth OL3 5JG

Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Thu 24 Dec, Sat 26 Dec to Thu 31 Dec

While and Matthews Virtual Christmas Concert

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On Sunday 6 December at 7.30pm Ashbourne Methodist Church will be hosting an online concert by the top female folk duo, Chris While and Julie Matthews, who are part of St Agnes Fountain who played...

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Sun 6 Dec

Around the World Challenge

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There are so many amazing countries around the world and every year we all choose our favourite or perhaps somewhere new and exciting to explore.

Virtual Event

Mon 30 Nov

Wolverhampton Virtual Careers Fair

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Out of work due to the current global pandemic? Join us at our Wolverhampton Virtual Careers Fair, the perfect place to find your next career!

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov

Introduction to Buddhism ~ Day course with Gen Kelsang Rabten

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Day Course with Buddhist Monk, Gen Kelsang Rabten Buddha’s life and teachings reveal a blueprint that anyone can follow to awaken our fullest potential for happiness.

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Sun 29 Nov

Creating Space ~ Online Weekend retreat with Gen-la Kelsang Thubten

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Creating Space ~ Weekend retreat with Gen-la Kelsang Thubten Making space in our life for relaxation, growth and successful relationships Sometimes it feels as if modern life is so crowded and so

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Fri 4 Dec to Sun 6 Dec

Dave Spikey A Funny Thing Happened

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Doors 7:00pm. Show time 7:30pm. All tickets £17.50. Funny things happen all the time. Dave’s special radar instinctively draws him to the out-of-the-ordinary, he applies his unique style of...

Coronation Hall County Square Ulverston LA12 7LZ

Fri 4 Dec

The Great Present Hunt

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Jump on-board our Christmas Boats and sail deep into our tunnels and caverns to see the adventures Red Riding Hood experiences as she tries to outwit the Big Bad Wolf and make sure Santa has plenty

Jump on-board our Christmas Boats and sail deep into our tunnels and caverns to see the adventures Red Riding Hood experiences as she tries to outwit the Big Bad Wolf and make sure Santa has plenty of gifts for all the boys and girls to enjoy. DY1 4SB

Fri 4 Dec

GANDEY’S CIRCUS OF ALADDIN The Theatre Big Top

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Street Urchins, Princesses, Villains, Genies… Your wish will come true this winter as Aladdin flies into Merry Hill! Gandeys takes you on a magical journey of the much-loved tale of Aladdin!

Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Engine Lane, Central Way, Brierley Hill DY5 1QX

Fri 11 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2021

Haddon Hall Mercatum

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Over the past few years, Haddon Hall has become renowned for its artisan markets, which bring together some of the finest artisans in the country in a curated event, set in the magnificent grounds of

Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1LA

Thu 26 Nov to Sun 29 Nov, Thu 3 Dec to Sun 6 Dec

Video Call with Santa - Santa’s Calling You

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Video call Santa with Santa’s Calling You the alternative Santa’s Grotto Experience. Experience the magic of a live video call with Santa in the comfort of your own home.

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Today to Thu 24 Dec

Huddersfield Virtual Careers Fair

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Out of work due to the current global pandemic? Join us at our Huddersfield Virtual Careers Fair, the perfect place to find your next career!

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Today

Magical NEW Christmas Cracker event at National Forest Adventure Farm

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NEW for 2020 Christmas Cracker at the National Forest Adventure Farm, near Burton upon Trent, is a fun-filled festive day out.

Postern Lane, Tatenhill, Burton on Trent DE13 9SJ

Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

Wirksworth Heritage Centre Shop

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Items from our Heritage Centre shop are also available online - Many locally branded products, local ales and spirits, gifts, books, Advent Calendars and other beautifully crafted christmas gifts as

Wirksworth Heritage Centre & Online DE4 4DS

Today to Sun 17 Jan 2021

Heritage Talk: Open All Hours (zoom)

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Open All Hours. Wirksworth Historians present some of their research into Wirksworth’s shops, from Victorian ironmongers to a 1980’s record shop.

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Fri 27 Nov

Icebergs, Alage and Dalmatians – Wirksworth’s Titanic Survivor

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Discover the story of Lawrence Beesley, Wirksworth’s Titanic survivor.This exhibition tells his story of survival during one of the 20th centuries most infamous disasters.

Wirksworth Heritage Centre (reopens after lockdown) DE4 4DS

Sat 5 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2021

It’s Never Too Late To Write A Novel, an online Wirksworth Heritage Centre talk by local author Shir

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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO WRITE A NOVEL. Wirksworth author, Shirley Mann talks about the strange journey that led her to a four book publishing deal in her late 60s.

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Thu 10 Dec

Santa is stopping here!

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Visit Santa Here! Santa will be visiting us between 10 - 4pm, come and say hello and let him know what you would like to find under your Christmas tree this year!

Wirksworth Heritage Centre, Wirksworth, Derbyshire DE4 4DS

Sat 12 Dec

Wirksworth Heritage Centre:Santa’s is visiting here!

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Visit Santa Here! Santa will be visiting our courtyard between 10 - 4pm, come and say hello and let him know what you would like to find under your Christmas tree this year!

Wirksworth Heritage Centre (courtyard) DE4 4DS

Sat 12 Dec

Abba Sensation in Concert

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Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe.

THE GRAND PAVILION, MATLOCK BATH DE4 3NR

Sat 28 Nov

Covid - 19 situation

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The pumping station will closed from November 4th until December 2nd See website for further information www.claymills.org.uk

The Claymills Victorian Pumping Station Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent DE15 0BA

Today to Wed 2 Dec

Family Christmas Lunch with Santa

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Celebrate safely this Christmas* Join us at the Museum & Art Gallery on The Wardwick for a family-friendly Christmas carvery.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Strand Derby DE1 1BS

Sun 13 Dec

Viennese Christmas by Candlelight

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Touring their popular festive programme, London Concertante are here to get you in the mood for mulled wine, mince pies, and baubles.

Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP

Fri 18 Dec

Off Grid - Olivia Bax

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“It is a treat to go off grid. There is no phone signal. Incoming calls are diverted to an auto-response. When signal returns and auto-response is switched off, expectations rise.

Cross Lane Projects Cross Lane LA9 5LB

Wed 25 Nov to Sat 28 Nov, Wed 2 Dec to Sat 5 Dec, Wed 9 Dec to Sat 12 Dec

Lunchtime Traditional Jazz

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A weekly Wednesday lunchtime Traditional Jazz session by The New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band; leader, trombonist: Dave Harmer. Very good meals available.

The Coronation Pub, Baker Street, Alvaston, Derby. (Often called The Steaming Billy) At Junction of Baker Street and Severn Street. DE24 8SL

Wed 25 Nov

Animal unit open day

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Christmas Theme Open Day

Broomfield Hall, Derby College, Morley, Ilkeston, DE7 6DN

Sun 6 Dec

Elf Trail

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10.30am – 2pm. Turn up any time. Self-led trail. Come along to this Christmas themed trail and find the clue cards to help you complete the Elf’s activity sheet.

The Visitor Centre, Shipley Country Park, Heanor DE75 7GX

Sun 20 Dec to Thu 24 Dec, Sat 26 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2021

Kendal Mountain Festival

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Kendal Mountain Festival has announced that its world-famous event will be broadcast online, ensuring its mission to showcase inspiring, soul-stirring outdoor adventure continues.

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Today to Sun 29 Nov

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Pop up Christmas market

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Pop up Christmas market in aid of Springwood riding club. Let’s celebrate this Christmas in style and support local traders/makers/artisans and clubs by christmas shopping at our market.

Nutbrook cricket club High Lane East West Hallam Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6HZ

Sat 28 Nov

Traditional Christmas Crafts and Decorations

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Artistic kids of all ages will love these Christmas workshops. We’ll be introducing the Wordsworths and their writing before getting creative with crafts.

Wordsworth Grasmere, Dove Cottage, Grasmere LA22 9SH

Tue 22 Dec

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