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Today to Tue 22 Dec, closest first.
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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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Christmas @ Stanford - A Christmas Cracker of a Chidren’s Show 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

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
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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

Monthly Craft Fair

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Monthly Craft Fair 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

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

Dick Whittington

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Dick Whittington 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

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

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 Craft & Gift Market - Dobbies Gailey

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Christmas Craft & Gift Market - Dobbies Gailey 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

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

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

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

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

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

Harpy Christmas Sing-along

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Harpy Christmas Sing-along 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...
Virtual Event
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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Halesowen Comedy Club

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A night for people who want to laugh away the winter Blues in a warm welcoming environment.
Benjamins, Birmingham Street, Halesowen B63 3SN
Sat 5 Dec

An Evening of Christmas Melodies

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Coming straight to YOUR sofa this Christmas! Join us for an evening of festive fun and winter warbling at our Christmas Virtual Event.
Virtual Event
Fri 11 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.
Virtual Event
Today to Thu 24 Dec

Deepbridge Chester Art Fair 2020 Virtual Online Collection

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Celebrating its ninth year, The Deepbridge Chester Arts Fair is taking place virtually online from November 13th to December 13th 2020.
Virtual Event
Today to Sun 13 Dec

BOND - Live & Let Dine Experience

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The game’s Bond – just Bond! A fully immersive dining show where the audience are transported into a slapstick, cartoon-esque parody.
Banqueting Suite, Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BB
Fri 27 Nov

Faulty Towers Dining Experience

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Back by popular demand! With over 21 years of globetrotting success, Faulty Towers The Original Dining Experience continues to go from strength to strength, picking up 5* reviews wherever it plays.
Banqueting Suite, Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BB
Sat 28 Nov

SheerLuck Holmes Comedy Dining Show

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Cluedo meets Agatha Christie in a classical and classically hilarious murder mystery dinner. A loving parody which places YOU in the centre of the action. The clock is ticking.
Banqueting Suite, Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BB
Fri 11 Dec

Only Fools - The ’Cushty’ Dining Experience

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Only Fools The (cushty) Dining Experience is the show you have been waiting for! Meet the pride of Peckham in a night of eating, wheeling and dealing.
Banqueting Suite, Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BB
Sat 12 Dec

Supreme Unchanging Friend - Special Event

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In this time of great uncertainty, we are all looking for something that we can actually rely upon. Buddha and his teachings are completely reliable and can never deceive us or let us down, even at...
Virtual Event
Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec

Essay Writing Workshop

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How much can you learn in a few hours? A lot. As you will find out in our academic writing workshop in Regus. Throughout the years, we’ve helped thousands of students with “college paper” requests.
Victoria Square B1 1DR
Tue 8 Dec

NOvember

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Can you go 30 days without your favourite thing to help raise vital funds for Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice? Here are a few ideas on what you could say NO to this NOvember!
Virtual Event
Today to Mon 30 Nov

Afternoon Tea back on the menu at Cadbury World

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There’s now even more to enjoy at Cadbury World, as the popular tourist attraction announces the return of its delicious Afternoon Tea package.
Cadbury World, Linden Road B30 1JR
Today to Fri 27 Nov, Mon 30 Nov to Fri 4 Dec, Mon 7 Dec to Fri 11 Dec, Mon 14 Dec to Fri 18 Dec

Christmas Craft Fair

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Get into the festive spirit and start your Christmas shopping early at Highbury Hall. There is a range of hand-crafted gifts, from a variety of local craftspeople.
Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley B13 8QG
Sat 28 Nov and Sun 29 Nov

Murder Mystery Dinner

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The Soundlighting Team are back with a new script and another murder for you to solve. ‘Set in the time of Jane Austin, you will be transported back to this genteel of times when social etiquette...
Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley B13 8QG
Thu 3 Dec

Soul & Motown Christmas Party Night

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The first of our party nights this Festive season. Bringing on back the ‘good times’ where you can dance the night away to all your Soul & Motown classics from the 1950’s and 60’s.
Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley B13 8QG
Fri 4 Dec

Breakfast at the Elves Workshop

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Tis the season and Santa has sent along his Elves to set up their workshop at Highbury Hall. Arrive early from 8.
Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley B13 8QG
Sun 6 Dec

Festive Wreath Workshop

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Why not spend an afternoon of making your own Christmas wreath? On arrival you will be served a late lite bite lunch of soup and a sandwich, festive treats with mulled wine, tea or coffee.
Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley B13 8QG
Sun 6 Dec

Murder Mystery Dinner

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The Soundlighting Team are back with a new script and another murder for you to solve. ‘Set in the time of Jane Austin, you will be transported back to this genteel of times when social etiquette...
Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley B13 8QG
Thu 10 Dec

70’s & 80’s Christmas Party Night

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Rewind back to the 70s & 80s and party the night away. A night packed full of all your 70s & 80s favourites. Vinyl Revival - The Retro DJs are spinning the discs.
Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley B13 8QG
Fri 11 Dec

Family Lunch with a visit Santa

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Take a break from the Christmas madness with friends and family for a delicious two course festive lunch.
Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley B13 8QG
Sun 13 Dec

Zoom into Sing Political!

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Zoom into Sing Political! Bring your songs, raise your voices, let the songs be heard, whether they were written yesterday or hundreds of years ago, let us learn from them and take heart from them.
Virtual Event
Wed 9 Dec, Wed 13 Jan 2021

Scandi music session - online

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Scandi music session - online Another chance to meet up and play a few Swedish and other Scandinavian tunes . All musicians welcome - more info and links to tunes via the ScandiBrum facebook page or...
Virtual Event
Sun 13 Dec, Sun 10 Jan 2021

Birmingham Storytelling Cafe in Lockdown

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Birmingham Storytelling Cafe in Lockdown CHRISTMAS IN THE AGE OF COVID: Storytelling Cafe’s Midwinter Feast It might not be a Lock-in, or a lock-down or a lock-up but Christmas Cafe ain’t going to be the same this year.
Virtual Event
Wed 16 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

Left 2-3 Write 2-3

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Left 2-3 Write 2-3 SONGWRITING SESSION ON ZOOM We are sometimes a bit uncertain about bringing a new song to Sing Political: about the song itself: does it work, is it too long, etc.
Virtual Event
Wed 25 Nov

Zoom into Tales and Ales

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Zoom into Tales and Ales Come along to our virtual story session where you can can sit in your own home and listen to a tale or two. Or if you are inclined, why not tell us a story yourself?
Virtual Event
Wed 2 Dec

The Big Virtual Christmas Market 2020

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Welcome to the Big Virtual Christmas Market, the perfect place to find that extra special gift and support small British businesses.
B25 8NP
Today to Tue 22 Dec

Christmas Craft & Gift Market – Runcorn Shopping City

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Christmas Craft & Gift Market – Runcorn Shopping City 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

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...
Virtual Event
Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sat 19 Dec

Wirral Hospice St John’s Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling

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Have your Christmas tree collected and recycled by us from your door and raise vital funds for your local hospice and other local charities.
Wirral Hospice St John’s Mount Road CH63 6JE
Today to Sun 10 Jan 2021

Festive Evening of Clairvoyance with TV Psychic Julie Angel

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Festive Evening of Clairvoyance with TV Psychic Julie Angel Roll up! Roll up! Get into the festive spirit! Before the presents FEEL the presence! Who else is joining you around the dinner table this festive season?
The Foley Arms Hotel, 14 Worcester Road, Malvern WR14 4QS
Mon 7 Dec

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

Virtual Balloon Race

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Join in a virtual balloon race for a chance to win a fabulous prize and help raise vital funds for Age UK Solihull. Balloons cost just £3.
Virtual Event
Tue 1 Dec

Malvern Winter Glow

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Malvern Winter Glow is a dazzling NEW outdoor illuminations trail, made from dramatic light installations, so wrap up warm and prepare to be spellbound by an extravaganza of light.
Three Counties Showground, Malvern WR13 6NW
Wed 9 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2021

Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair

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The Uk’s largest flea fair is a must for anyone with a love for pre-loved goods. Hundreds of stalls inside and out.
Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW
Sun 13 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...
Virtual Event
Sun 6 Dec

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

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

Christmas at Dunham Massey

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Christmas at Dunham Massey 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

Family Santa Walk

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Santa 3k /5k walk joggers also welcome snow machines music decorations around the route . Aimed at all ages all participants dress up in santa suit
Birkenhead Park ,Park Drive, Birkenhead Park CH41 4HY
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.
St George’s Hall Liverpool L1 1JJ
Sun 20 Dec

Snowman Sketch Challenge

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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!
Virtual Event
Today to Thu 31 Dec

Eternal Beauty (15)

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Sally Hawkins and David Thewlis star in this drama following a woman who is dumped at the alter which leads to a mental breakdown.
Number 8, Pershore WR10 1BG
Today to Thu 26 Nov

NT Live: War Horse

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This powerfully moving and imaginative play returns to Number 8’s screen to mark Remembrance Day. Filmed live from London’s West End in 2014.
Number 8, Pershore WR10 1BG
Today to Sat 5 Dec

A Room With a View (PG)

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Our Cine-Staycation continues with E.M. Forster’s romantic period drama featuring an all-star cast including Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Day Lewis, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench.
Number 8, Pershore WR10 1BG
Fri 27 Nov

NT Live: Fleabag

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The hilarious one-woman show returns to Number 8’s screen. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and directed by Vicky Jones. Recorded on stage in the West End in 2019.
Number 8, Pershore WR10 1BG
Fri 27 Nov

Three Tenors: Voices for Eternity

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A celebration of The Three Tenors, featuring brand new interviews and never-before-seen backstage footage.
Number 8, Pershore WR10 1BG
Sat 28 Nov

Church Lench Christmas Fayre

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The Lenches are 5 villages set in the beautiful rolling hills north of Evesham, with far reaching views across the Severn Valley to the Malvern Hills.
Church Lench Village Hall WR11 4UE
Sat 28 Nov

Heald Green Worker Bee Market & Christmas Lights Switch On

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Heald Green Worker Bee Market & Christmas Lights Switch On 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

Virtual St Laurence Church Ansley Christmas Tree Festival

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A selection of trees from previous years displayed in a youtu.be attached to website www.ansleychurch.org Donations divided between Mary Ann Evans Hospice and church Funds
Virtual Event
Sat 5 Dec to Sun 20 Dec

Nine Lessons and Carols

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Traditional Nine Lessons and Carols in St Laurence’s Church Seats must be booked 02476 675236 no singing, masks to be warn.
St. Laurence Church, Church End, Ansley Nuneaton CV10 0QR
Sun 20 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

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

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

Virtual Online Market UK - Poynton & Macclesfield

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Virtual Online Market UK - Poynton & Macclesfield 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

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

Santa Steam Trains

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Travel behind a vintage steam engine on Santas Special Train, departing from Shackerstone Railway Station.
Battlefield Line Railway, Shackerstone, Nuneaton CV13 6NW
Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, and more dates until Thu 24 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

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

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

Tewkesbury Abbey Christmas Fayre

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A Traditional Fayre held within the 1000 year old Abbey with stunning architecture, There are lots of stalls for Christmas gifts including: hand-made soaps and chocolates, stained and fused glass,
Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street GL20 5RZ
Sat 28 Nov

Tewkesbury Farmers’ and Craft Markets

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Tewkesbury Farmers’ and Craft Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday of every month February to December, next to the Abbey.
Tewkesbury Abbey Lawns Car Park, Tewkesbury GL20 5PG
Sat 12 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.
Virtual Event
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.
Virtual Event
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

History & Hidden Gems of the Lapworth Museum of Geology, Aerona Moore

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Outline The Lapworth Museum of Geology holds the finest and most extensive collections of fossils, minerals and rocks in the Midlands.
Virtual Event
Wed 9 Dec

National Sales Conference 2020

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National Sales Conference 2020 National Sales Conference & Exhibition is universally regarded as the UK’s leading sales event amongst C-level sales orientated professionals.
Ricoh Arena 71 Phoenix Way, Coventry, United Kingdom CV6 6GE
Today and Wed 25 Nov

Make And Play Engineers – Winter Magic

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Each year we are hoping for a beautiful snowy winter. While this may not be the case, we will still enjoy winter fun at Coventry Transport Museum!
Coventry Transport Museum Millennium Place Hales Street Coventry CV1 1JD
Sat 19 Dec, Wed 30 Dec

This Makes That With These – Looking At The Stars

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Have you ever wondered what’s inside a toaster, computer mouse, kitchen scales, or toys? This is an opportunity to embrace and discover your child’s engineering skills using a variety of everyday...
Coventry Transport Museum Millennium Place Hales Street Coventry CV1 1JD
Tue 22 Dec, Tue 29 Dec

Coventry Virtual Careers Fair

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Out of work due to the current global pandemic? Join us at our Coventry Virtual Careers Fair, the perfect place to find your next career!
Virtual Event
Wed 25 Nov

Coventry Young Actors 4 - 6

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Participants explore acting through play, in our fun and playful weekly sessions for the youngest of our Young Actors groups.
Broad Street Meeting Hall 122 Broad St, Coventry Coventry CV6 5BG
Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5 Dec

Coventry Young Actors 7 - 10

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This group is perfect for any primary school aged children who want to build their performance skills and confidence.
Broad Street Meeting Hall 122 Broad St, Coventry Coventry CV6 5BG
Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5 Dec

Coventry Young Actors 11 - 13

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This group is for Young Actors who want to expand their performance skills and explore, create and develop exciting theatre!
Broad Street Meeting Hall 122 Broad St, Coventry Coventry CV6 5BG
Mon 30 Nov

Coventry Young Actors 14 - 21

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This group is focused on developing the participants craft and harnessing their theatrical curiosities to explore and create theatre with, by and for them.
Broad Street Meeting Hall 122 Broad St, Coventry Coventry CV6 5BG
Mon 30 Nov

Coventry Young Actors 4 - 6

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Participants explore acting through play, in our fun and playful weekly sessions for the youngest of our Young Actors groups.
Broad Street Meeting Hall 122 Broad St, Coventry Coventry CV6 5BG
Wed 2 Dec

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

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.
Coventry Cathedral Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB
Thu 17 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

Sensory Stories And Rhymes

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Every Tuesday (Coventry term time only) Three sessions | 10.30am – 11.00am & 11.30am – 12.00pm & 12.30pm – 1.
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Jordan Well Coventry CV1 5QP
Today, Tue 1 Dec

Christmas Early Years Celebrations

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Three sessions | 10.30am – 11.00am & 11.30am – 12.00pm & 12.30am – 1.00pm As part of our regular weekly Sensory Stories and Rhymes sessions we will be retelling the famous story ‘The Night Before...
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Jordan Well Coventry CV1 5QP
Tue 8 Dec, Tue 15 Dec

Forest of Forgotten Discos! - Cancelled

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Forest of Forgotten Discos! 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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Marple Bridge Worker Bee Market 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

The Play’s The Thing

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Take a magical journey through 100 years of theatre making in our brand new family friendly exhibition, The Play’s The Thing!
Royal Shakespeare Theatre Waterside Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BB
Today to Wed 20 Jan 2021

Curious About Stratford Upon Avon

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Have fun discovering Stratford Upon Avon with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format. Are you curious about Stratford?
Stratford Upon Avon Town Centre Starts: Bancroft Basin Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6YS
Fri 27 Nov

Let’s Animate - Home Ed Monthly Animation Club - AM session

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Monday AM - Home Ed Awesome Animators Club Come along to the Let’s Animate studio and have fun animating, each month filmmakers are given creative animation activities helping them to learn
Let’s Animate Unit 2K Fargo Village Far Gosford St Coventry CV1 5ED
Mon 30 Nov

Let’s Animate - Home Ed Monthly Animation Club - PM session

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Monday PM - Home Ed Awesome Animators Club Come along to the Let’s Animate studio and have fun animating, each month filmmakers are given creative animation activities helping them to learn
Let’s Animate Unit 2K Fargo Village Far Gosford St Coventry CV1 5ED
Mon 30 Nov

Let’s Animate - Monthly Animation Club - Juniors Awesome Animators - FRIDAYS

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Friday - Junior Awesome Animators Club Come along to the Let’s Animate studio and have fun animating, each month filmmakers are given creative animation activities helping them to learn and
Let’s Animate Unit 2K Fargo Village Far Gosford St Coventry CV1 5ED
Tue 1 Dec

Let’s Animate - Monthly Animation Club - Juniors Awesome Animators - FRIDAYS

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Friday - Junior Awesome Animators Club Come along to the Let’s Animate studio and have fun animating, each month filmmakers are given creative animation activities helping them to learn and
Let’s Animate Unit 2K Fargo Village Far Gosford St Coventry CV1 5ED
Wed 2 Dec

Let’s Animate - Monthly Animation Club - Juniors Awesome Animators - THURSDAYS

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Thursday - Junior Awesome Animators Club Come along to the Let’s Animate studio and have fun animating, each month filmmakers are given creative animation activities helping them to learn and
Let’s Animate Unit 2K Fargo Village Far Gosford St Coventry CV1 5ED
Thu 3 Dec

Let’s Animate - Monthly Animation Club - Teens Awesome Animators - THURSDAYS

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Thursday - Teens Awesome Animators Club Come along to the Let’s Animate studio and have fun animating, each month filmmakers are given creative animation activities helping them to learn and
Let’s Animate Unit 2K Fargo Village Far Gosford St Coventry CV1 5ED
Mon 7 Dec

Let’s Animate - Monthly Animation Club - Teens Awesome Animators - THURSDAYS

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Thursday - Teens Awesome Animators Club Come along to the Let’s Animate studio and have fun animating, each month filmmakers are given creative animation activities helping them to learn and
Let’s Animate Unit 2K Fargo Village Far Gosford St Coventry CV1 5ED
Thu 10 Dec

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

Chocolate Making in Worcs/Glos

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Our chocolate classes in Worcestershire will introduce you to the world of chocolate making. For 2 – 2.5hrs our chocolate class, will feed your chocolate passion.
Unit 21, Bond Industrial Est, Wickhamford, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 7RL
Sat 19 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

Wild Lights (& Santa)

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***Wild Lights & Santa*** 3rd December – 3rd January 11am – 7pm Join us for a COVID – safe magical experience this Christmas! Enjoy our amazing light show provided by MJ Lights.
All Things Wild, Station Road Honeybourne WR11 7QZ
Thu 3 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2021

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

Warwickshire Christmas Fair - Cancelled

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Free Parking A wide range of Christmas and seasonal goodies including art, craft, design, food and drink. All taking place undercover No dogs in the venue at this event please
National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stonleigh Park, Kenilworth CV8 2LG
Sat 28 Nov and Sun 29 Nov

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

Animal unit open day

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Christmas Theme Open Day
Broomfield Hall, Derby College, Morley, Ilkeston, DE7 6DN
Sun 6 Dec

Curious About Leamington Spa

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Have fun discovering Leamington Spa with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format. Are you curious about Leamington Spa?
Leamington Spa Town Centre Starts: Jephson Gardens Leamington Spa CV32 4LG
Thu 3 Dec

’Stay close to God, safe in Love.’

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This hour long talk, which is sponsored by the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Cheltenham, is given by Lindsey Taylor CSB, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
Virtual Event
Tue 15 Dec

Leamington Sings! Virtual Carol Concert

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David Clargo and Maddy Kerr have teamed up with Leamington Spa Town Council and Heartbreak Productions to bring a virtual Christmas Carol Concert to homes across the UK on December 20th, 6pm.
Virtual Event
Sun 20 Dec

Elf Trail

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Elf Trail 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

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

The Pain of Anger and the Freedom of Patience with Gen Kelsang Opel

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The Pain of Anger and the Freedom of Patience Transforming daily experiences with Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Opel ONLINE COURSE WITH TEACHINGS & GUIDED MEDITATIONS Saturday 28th November 10.
Virtual Event
Sat 28 Nov

The Happiness of a Good Heart, Weekly Guided Meditation Classes

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The Happiness of a Good Heart Weekly Guided Meditation Sessions and practical Teachings with Buddhist Nun, Gen Kelsang Opel Monday Evenings at 7.30pm live on Zoom.
Virtual Event
Mon 30 Nov

The Magic Roundabout Sunday Social - Virtual Milonga

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Join us for 3 hours of magical tango music and funky cortinas. Why would you wanna miss out? Your DJ’s will be Paul Strudwick or Bärbel Rücker. From 4 to 7 pm British time.
Virtual Event
Sun 6 Dec, Sun 20 Dec, Sun 10 Jan 2021

Dick Whittington

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Dick Whittington 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

Mindful Mornings: Mindfulness in Rugby

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Visit The Mindfulness Tree for meditation, coffee and community. On the final Saturday of each month, we get together for some time to meditate and explore a different theme related to...
Friends (Quaker) Meeting House 28 Regent Place Rugby CV21 2PN
Sat 28 Nov, Sat 26 Dec

James Clifford - An Elizabethan Entrepreneur

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Frampton Village Society - A talk by Rose Hewlett describing how the foresight of an Elizabethan entrepreneur, born in Gloucestershire, underpinned the industrial revolution in the Ironbridge gorge.
Frampton Village Hall, Frampton on Severn GL2 7EA
Fri 27 Nov

Back to Nature

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Cotswold artist Anita Saunders, takes inspiration from the birds and animals of the region, to deliver an exhibition of her current work.
Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX
Today to Mon 28 Dec

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