Coming to Hilarity Bites at Darlington Hippodrome on December 11th 2020: Hilarity Bites presents Carl Hutchinson Live 2020 Show moved from November 26th 2020, and moved from Hullabaloo to

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RR

Fri 11 Dec

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tez Ilyas & Josh Pugh

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Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on December 5th 2020: Two shows (7:30pm - 8:30pm / 9pm - 10pm) Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG

Sat 5 Dec

Shape, Space and Colour

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One family, two very different artists. An exhibition of watercolours, inks, acrylics and prints ranging from delicate watercolour florals and local views, to Northumbrian landscapes and intricate...

The Station Station Yard Richmond DL10 4LD

Today and Wed 25 Nov

Pick and Mix

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Allan Midcalf is a Darlington-based artist who works in oils and watercolours. During the last few months, he has completed several portraits for NHS Heroes, one of which has been included on the...

The Station Station Yard Richmond DL10 4LD

Today and Wed 25 Nov

Through the Looking Glass

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An exhibition of photographs inspired by magical landscapes and wildlife. After 32 years working on the railway, followed by 10 years in the NHS, Ratty X took early retirement and was able to...

The Station Station Yard Richmond DL10 4LD

Today and Wed 25 Nov

Sweet Treat Sundays

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Join us at The Station Café | Bar for Sweet Treat Sundays! Enjoy freshly prepared waffles and crepes with a variety of delicious toppings. The perfect way to finish the weekend!

The Station Station Yard Richmond DL10 4LD

Sun 29 Nov, Sun 6 Dec, Sun 13 Dec

Christmas at Lightwater Valley

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Families can discover a whole host of festive fun as Christmas comes to Lightwater Valley on selected dates from Friday 4th December – Wednesday, 23rd December 2020.

Lightwater Valley, North Stainley, Ripon HG4 3HT

Fri 4 Dec to Sun 6 Dec, Fri 11 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, Fri 18 Dec to Wed 23 Dec

Macmillan Ripon Carol Concert - Cancelled

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The annual Macmillan Ripon Carol Concert takes place at Ripon Cathedral by candlelight. All proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QT

Mon 7 Dec

Believe Christmas

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BELIEVE Christmas is an immersive magical world brought to life in a theatrical production within our elf tipi village.

Location (In the grounds of) Hardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield County Durham TS21 2EH

Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Wed 23 Dec

Peter Knight’s Gigspanner - Postponed

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In the wake of his departure from Steeleye Span, fiddle player Peter Knight has turned his full attention to his trio Gigspanner, and in the process established their reputation as one of the most

Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT

Thu 26 Nov

Handcrafted Boutique Fairs

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Artisan bespoke craft fair from selected crafters from around the north east

Alington House Durham DH1 3ET

Fri 4 Dec

Handcrafted Boutique Fairs Alington House Durham

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Artisan bespoke craft fairs from selected crafters from around the north east

Alington House 4 North Bailey Saddler Street Durham DH1 3ET

Sat 5 Dec

Gala Theatre and Cinema Durham

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Written and Directed by Neil Armstrong and Paul Hartley. More fun and mayhem from your favourite panto family, as they all head for Sherburn Forest to tell the tale of heroic outlaw Robin Hood, his...

Gala Theatre and Durham 1 Millennium Place Durham DH1 1WA

Wed 25 Nov

Winter Wonderland at Adventure Valley

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Winter Wonderland is back for 2020 at Adventure Valley. Creating festive family memories to cherish forever, the 2020 event will be slightly different from previous years, due to social distancing.

Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham DH1 5SG

Sat 28 Nov

Handcrafted Boutique Fairs

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Artisian bespoke craft fair from selected crafters from around the north east

Town Hall Wetherby LS22 6NE

Sat 28 Nov

YorkConcerts Online: Joshua Ellicott (tenor)

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Beethoven’s songs are perhaps the least familiar of his output yet he wrote over 170 folksong settings, mostly in English, and almost 100 lieder including what is regarded as the first song cycle: An

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov

YorkConcerts Online: Revolutionary Drawing Room

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The Revolutionary Drawing Room performs repertoire of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the age of the great European revolutions, using instruments of a period when political upheavals were

Virtual Event

Wed 2 Dec

Alice in Wonderland - Down The Rabbit Hole!

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Showtimes: 1pm and 4pm Tickets: £12.00 Alice in Wonderland - Down the Rabbit Hole! comes to the Carnival House on Monday 21st December 2020.

Carnival House in Sunderland The Kings Road , SR5, Sunderland SR5 2LS

Mon 21 Dec

The Snow Queen

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The team behind Treasure Island, Alice in Wonderland and A Scarborough Christmas Carol is back! Did you hear the one about the girl who travels to a magical faraway ice palace – by pushing a...

Stephen Joseph Theatre, Westborough North Yorkshire YO11 1JW

Fri 4 Dec, Sat 5 Dec, Tue 8 Dec, and more dates until Thu 31 Dec

Curious About Scarborough

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Have fun discovering Scarborough with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format. Are you curious about Scarborough?

Scarborough Town Centre Starts: Scarborough Castle Scarborough YO11 1RD

Thu 10 Dec

Hip hop Hooray - Chat & Livestream Gig

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Hip Hop Horray - Classic hip hop covers, including Snoop, NERD, Eminem, RUN DMC, Dr Dre and more. Join the stream and chat with the band!

Virtual Event

Sat 28 Nov

Skipton Oddfellows Quiz Night

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A fun and friendly quiz night held for members and non-members of the Skipton Oddfellows. Non members are welcome to join and are asked to make a small donation when signing in, on the night.

The Three Links Club, 26 Rectory Lane, Skipton BD23 1ER

Thu 26 Nov, Thu 3 Dec, Thu 10 Dec, Thu 17 Dec

IGNITE Trail Gibside

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For the very first time, the eighteenth century Georgian splendour of the gardens at the National Trust’s Gibside will light up with a new after-dark, family friendly experience.

Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead NE16 6BG

Fri 11 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, Fri 18 Dec to Thu 24 Dec, Sat 26 Dec to Wed 30 Dec

Book BALTIC’s Sensory Room

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BALTIC’s Sensory Room re-opens Thursday 10 September FREE, Booking essential baltic.art/tickets Time slots available Mon-Sun, 10.30-12.00 & 13.00-14.

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead Quays South Shore Road Gateshead NE8 3BA

Today to Thu 31 Dec

BOOK YOUR VISIT TO LEARNING LOUNGE

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BALTIC’s Learning Lounge re-opens Saturday 19 September FREE, Booking essential, Book at baltic.art/tickets Booking available Mon-Sun, 10.45-12.15 & 13.15-14.

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead Quays South Shore Road Gateshead NE8 3BA

Today to Thu 31 Dec

Saltaire Village Table Top Sale - Cancelled

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Now into its 25th successive year of Table Top Sales, this popular event has up to 67 stalls - 43 in the Main Room only from April to September- showing in the Main Room and Evans Room of the

Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Saltaire BD18 3JS

Sun 6 Dec

Bingley gallery Christmas Exhibition

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The Christmas Exhibition opening on 19 November, features some of The Bingley Gallery’s favourite artists.

The Bingley Gallery, 29B Park Rd., Bingley BD16 4BQ

Today to Thu 24 Dec

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Lost in Wintertown

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There’s magic in the air. Lost In Winter Town coming Friday 4th December. -Live music and entertainment in our 200 seater outdoor arena - Food and drink village - Fairground - Fire pits...

Rotary Way, North Shields NE29 6DA

Fri 4 Dec to Thu 31 Dec

Sheila’s Mini Mewseum Show

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A taster for the upcoming 80-year retrospective of the award-winning Sheila Graber from South Tyneside - and her cat.

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery Ocean Road South Shields NE33 2JA

Today to Wed 20 Jan 2021

Bradford Virtual Careers Fair

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

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov

Family Christmas Party

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2 hours family entertainment. Visit Santa in his grotto and receive personalised present. Free souvenir photo Snack box for children Complimentary refreshments for adults

Brayton Community Centre Foxhill Lane Brayton YO8 9EL

Sat 5 Dec

In Business Has Talent!

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In Business Has Talent! On Thursday 3rd December at 6.15pm, Leeds-based networking group, In Business, is hosting “In Business Has Got Talent” live via Zoom.

Virtual Event

Thu 3 Dec

Christmas Craft Fair Haworth West Yorkshire

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Haworth Craft Fairs take place in the beautiful historic setting of Haworth, West Yorkshire. Famous for being the home of the literary Bronte sisters who wrote romantic novels such as Wuthering...

The Old School Rooms Church Street Haworth BD22 8DR

Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec, Sun 20 Dec

Anthony John Clarke and Dave Pegg - Postponed

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Cramlington Folk Club

The Benedictine Social Centre Glenluce Drive Southfield Green Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6YA

Wed 25 Nov

Singers and musicians night - Postponed

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Cramlington Folk Club

The Benedictine Social Centre, Glenluce Drive, Southfield Green, Cramlington NE23 6YA

Wed 2 Dec

Singers and musicians night - Postponed

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Cramlington Folk Club

The Benedictine Social Centre, Glenluce Drive, Southfield Green, Cramlington NE23 6YA

Wed 9 Dec

Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies with Benny Graham Christmas Show - Cancelled

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Cramlington Folk Club

The Benedictine Social Centre Glenluce Drive Southfield Green Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6YA

Wed 16 Dec

Theatre Organ Concert - Cancelled

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Come and hear the wonderful sounds of our theatre organ in the hands of RICHARD HILLS, an award winning classical and theatre organist.

Ossett Town Hall Ossett WF5 8BE

Sun 6 Dec

Ceilidh with The Hexham Village Band

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Come and dance to the Hexham Village Band with caller Joey Oliver.

Hexham Community Centre, Gilesgate, Hexham NE46 3NP

Fri 27 Nov

TaleGate Theatre present Father Christmas Needs A Wee

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Father Christmas is on his rounds... and he needs a WEE! At every house Father Christmas eats and drinks the tasty treats that have been left for him.

Junction, Goole Paradise Place Goole East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 5DL

Fri 18 Dec

Relaxed Performance - Talegate Theatre present Father Christmas Needs A Wee

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Father Christmas is on his rounds... and he needs a WEE! At every house Father Christmas eats and drinks the tasty treats that have been left for him.

Junction, Goole Paradise Place Goole East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 5DL

Sun 20 Dec

The Hexham Christmas Ceilidh with The Hedgehog’s Skin

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The 24th Annual Hexham Christmas Ceilidh Featuring popular ceilidh band The Hedgehog’s Skin, with caller Joey Oliver. All welcome, a great way to celebrate Christmas!

Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham, Lower School Hall. Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3JB

Sat 28 Nov

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir Annual Christmas Concert

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Presenting an afternoon of traditional and modern Choral music, including all the Christmas favourites. Christmas starts here so come along and join in the singing.

St Cuthbert’s Church Bedlington NE22 5EL

Sat 12 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!

Virtual Event

Today

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.

Virtual Event

Today to Sun 29 Nov

Premium Listing

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

My Voice Was Heard But It Was Ignored

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15 year-old Reece is roughly accosted by the police outside M&S. His young, Black teacher Gillian witnesses it all - but she doesn’t question or intervene in the disturbing scene that plays...

Cast Waterdale DN1 3BU

Fri 4 Dec

GreenMatthews MidWinter Revels

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Spanning several centuries, GreenMatthews’ Midwinter Revels is a celebration of Yuletide Past guaranteed to warm the cockles of the most Scrooge-like heart.

Cast Waterdale DN1 3BU

Thu 10 Dec

Comedy Club Christmas Special

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Part of our Cast’s Back season, join us for a festive edition of our popular Comedy Club. Lloyd Griffith ’Inherently funny, very neat lines in his comic repertoire’ -...

Cast Waterdale DN1 3BU

Fri 11 Dec and Sat 12 Dec

Dear Santa

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Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn’t get it right straight away!

Cast Waterdale DN1 3BU

Mon 14 Dec to Sat 19 Dec

Dear Santa

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Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn’t get it right straight away!

Cast Doncaster Waterdale Doncaster DN1 3BU

Mon 14 Dec to Sat 19 Dec

Steve Short Zoom Entertainment

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Steve talks about the lives of famous comedians and entertainers online and at events. During these current times, Steve presents seven Zoom talks including Morecambe & Wise, Laurel & Hardy, Harry...

Virtual Event

Tue 1 Dec to Fri 29 Jan 2021

WOW! Said the Owl exhibition

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We are delighted to bring you a bright and bold exhibition for children. Based on the much-loved book, ‘WOW!

20-21 Visual Arts Centre St John’s Church Church Square Scunthorpe DN15 6TB

Today to Wed 20 Jan 2021

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

Green Shoots

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‘Green Shoots’ celebrates a new beginning for Green Door after the months without an exhibition. We’ve found a dichotomy during lockdown with some artists enjoying the time to create new work while...

Upfront Gallery, Unthank, Penrith CA11 9TG

Today, Sun 29 Nov, Tue 1 Dec, and more dates until Sun 10 Jan 2021

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

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

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.

Virtual Event

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

Virtual Event

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

Christmas Drive Thru Cinema at Gulliver’s Valley

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We’re bringing the ultimate seasonal cinematic line up to the beautiful grounds of Gulliver’s Valley, nestled in Rother Valley between Sheffield and Rotherham, this Christmas.

Gulliver’s Valley, Mansfield Road S26 5QW

Thu 17 Dec to Mon 21 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.

Manchester Cathedral Victoria Street Manchester M3 1SX

Sat 12 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

Curious About Carlisle

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Have fun discovering Carlisle with two quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Are you curious about Carlisle?

Carlisle City Centre Starts: Carlisle Railway Station, Court Square Carlisle CA1 1QZ

Tue 8 Dec

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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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

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

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

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

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

Willow Wreath – Festive Crafts Workshop

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Join us around the fire for 2 hours learning to make your very own Willow Wreath for the winter/ festive period.

TRIBE Bushcraft Centre, Holmesfield Park Wood, Holmesfield S18 7WA

Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec

Birch Bark Decorations – Festive Crafts Workshop

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Join us around the fire for 2 hours learning to make some very special decorations using locally harvested and sustainable birch bark, the perfect festive craft for the winter/ festive period.

TRIBE Bushcraft Centre, Holmesfield Park Wood, Holmesfield S18 7WA

Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 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.

Virtual Event

Today to Sun 20 Dec, Thu 24 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.

Virtual Event

Today

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

An Evening with Paul ’Gazza’ Gascoigne

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Nor-Lait is proud to host: An Evening with Paul Gascoigne, simply Gazza. Join us to celebrate his footballing career and his off-pitch antics.

The Beachcomber, 208 North Sea Lane, Cleethorpes DN36 4ET

Thu 17 Dec

The Beacon Museums beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

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Like everywhere, things are a bit different this year, but at the Beacon Museum we couldn’t disappoint our regular visitors who come to see a certain gentleman.

The Beacon Museum West Strand CA28 7LY

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

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