11am: Yate’s Christmas Festive Fun Day Spectacular
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate’s Christmas Festive Fun day on Saturday, 23rd November will be a bonanza of dance, music and entertainment with local groups showing their talents and wooing the crowds.
There will be non-stop entertainment for all ages from 11am until 5pm when Father Christmas, helped by Elf on the Shelf, will bring a sparkle to the darkening skies by turning on the Centre’s Christmas lights from the hub of activities in Yate Shopping Centre’s Central Square.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager: “The Christmas Fun Day is always a special time for everyone in Yate. This year will be another spectacular day of free entertainment with Stage Acts and plenty more. Apart from the central stage, there will be an array of fun throughout... Read more >>
2pm: Stir Up Sunday - Make Your Christmas Pudding
St John's Church, Old Sodbury
Come and make your own Christmas Pudding - stirring starts at 2pm or 3pm.
Tickets £8.50 per pudding - booking essential. Please click or email below to secure yours now.
All ingredients, bowls and instructions provided by our resident chef! There will also be Christmas craft activities available for children and refreshments and Christmas fare available to purchase on the day.
Join us for an entertaining afternoon!
7pm: Christmas Wreath Workshops
Hatherell's Yard
The Sodbury Florist are excited to be holding our Christmas wreath workshops again this year.
Monday 25th November 7pm
Sunday 8th December 11am
If you are unable join us but would like to create your own beautiful wreath we have the Kits available for collection or delivery.
Book online, over the phone or in the shop.
7.30pm: Sodbury & District Flower Club Open Christmas Demo
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Sodbury and District Flower Arrangement Society - Open Christmas Demonstration in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall by NAFAS Demonstator Arnaud Metairie presenting 'Festive, Floral, Fantasy'.
7:30pm, Doors open 6:30pm. Bar, Raffle and Sales Table. Tickets £12 from Pauline Holder 01454 776361 or Rosemary Cummins 0117 9373836.
3pm: Crib Festival 2024
St John's Church & Centre
Wednesday November 27th and Thursday 28th: 3-6pm
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th: 10am-6pm
Sunday 1st Dec: 11am–5pm
Wednesday November 27th
9:30am-2:30pm School Visits
3—6pm Public Viewing and Crib Café
Yes, it's back! St John's is relaunching the much-loved Crib Festival, and this year's theme is "Joy to the World".
It's an annual community celebration and family event that Sodbury Vale Benefice has been putting on since 2011. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through the medium of nativity crib scenes from around the world. Around 150-200 cribs are on display for viewing during the first week of Advent.
There are also activities for children as well as a Crib Cafe serving refreshments.
3pm: Crib Festival 2024
St John's Church & Centre
Wednesday November 27th and Thursday 28th: 3-6pm
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th: 10am-6pm
Sunday 1st Dec: 11am–5pm
Thursday November 28th
9:30am-2:30pm School Visits
3—6pm Public Viewing and Crib Café
Yes, it's back! St John's is relaunching the much-loved Crib Festival, and this year's theme is "Joy to the World".
It's an annual community celebration and family event that Sodbury Vale Benefice has been putting on since 2011. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through the medium of nativity crib scenes from around the world. Around 150-200 cribs are on display for viewing during the first week of Advent.
There are also activities for children as well as a Crib Cafe serving refreshments.
10am: Crib Festival 2024
St John's Church & Centre
Wednesday November 27th and Thursday 28th: 3-6pm
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th: 10am-6pm
Sunday 1st Dec: 11am–5pm
Friday November 29th
10am-6pm: Crib Café
2-5pm: U3A Sea Shanty Singers performing a selection of
traditional festive songs
Yes, it's back! St John's is relaunching the much-loved Crib Festival, and this year's theme is "Joy to the World".
It's an annual community celebration and family event that Sodbury Vale Benefice has been putting on since 2011. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through the medium of nativity crib scenes from around the world. Around 150-200 cribs are on display for viewing during the first week of Advent.
There are also activities for children as well as a Crib Cafe... Read more >>
Jack & The Beanstalk
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Performances at 5pm and 7pm
From the people that bought you Goldilocks & The Three Bears & The Cartoon Circus Live, Lemon Jelly Pantos returns with Jack & The Beanstalk, the pantomime that reaches new heights!
Join Jack, Dame Trott, Daisy & a whole host of magical characters in this years GIANT of a pantomime. Can Jack get his head out of the clouds for long enough to save the day?
Featuring all the traditional pantomime ingredients, this one hour, laughter packed show features colourful characters, GIANT sized jokes, fantastic music, lavish costumes & stunning sets.
6.30pm: Christmas Tree Festival
Yate Methodist Church
We are celebrating the amazing work done by charities near and far through our decorated Christmas Trees.
View by fairy light, refreshments served - Friday 29 November 6.30-8.00pm
Refreshments and stalls - Saturday 30 November 9.30am-12.00noon
Worship among the trees - Sunday 1 December 10.30am
Everyone is welcome!
9.30am: Christmas Tree Festival
Yate Methodist Church
We are celebrating the amazing work done by charities near and far through our decorated Christmas Trees.
View by fairy light, refreshments served - Friday 29 November 6.30-8.00pm
Refreshments and stalls - Saturday 30 November 9.30am-12.00noon
Worship among the trees - Sunday 1 December 10.30am
Everyone is welcome!
10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
10am: Crib Festival 2024
St John's Church & Centre
Wednesday November 27th and Thursday 28th: 3-6pm
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th: 10am-6pm
Sunday 1st Dec: 11am–5pm
Saturday November 30th
10am-6pm Crib Café
11am-1pm Sodbury Handbell Ringers, including a chance to have a go
3-5pm Ross - Sodbury’s Busker
Yes, it's back! St John's is relaunching the much-loved Crib Festival, and this year's theme is "Joy to the World".
It's an annual community celebration and family event that Sodbury Vale Benefice has been putting on since 2011. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through the medium of nativity crib scenes from around the world. Around 150-200 cribs are on display for viewing during the first week of Advent.
There are also activities for children as well... Read more >>
4pm: Christmas Wreath Making
Badminton Estate
4-6pm
Get into the festive spirit at Badminton!
The session will include everything you need to create your own wreath to take home and decorate your door this Christmas. Classes are run by The Sodbury Florist in the Old Kitchen at Badminton Estate.
Mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies will also be served.
10am: By The Woods Craft and Gift Fayre at Victorian Day
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
10am to 4pm (possibly 5pm)
Sunday 1st/8th December - (Awaiting Victorian Day confirmation)
Local crafts, paper craft supplies, gifts and collectables, cakes and refreshments.
For more info or to book a stall please visit the website or email below.
www.bythewoods.co.uk/
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10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
10.30am: Christmas Tree Festival
Yate Methodist Church
We are celebrating the amazing work done by charities near and far through our decorated Christmas Trees.
View by fairy light, refreshments served - Friday 29 November 6.30-8.00pm
Refreshments and stalls - Saturday 30 November 9.30am-12.00noon
Worship among the trees - Sunday 1 December 10.30am
Everyone is welcome!
11am: Chipping Sodbury Christmas Sunday (formerly Victorian Day)
Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury
The 1st Sunday in December heralds the arrival of Chipping Sodbury Christmas Sunday! (Formerly known as Victorian Day)
The event will run 11am-5.30pm with The Original Santa Float arriving at 5pm.
We have a full stage of entertainment booked, a New Free Santa Visit in the courtyard open 11.00-3pm!
Live Donkeys, a free craft area and bouncy snowglobe, fun in the Grammar school, Funfair Rides and Christmas entertainment galore! Amazing Raffle prizes up for grabs.
Not forgetting all the amazing independent businesses opening for Sunday trade and over 50 stalls to shop with!
Exciting news: St John’s church are back and will also be open with their crib festival and By The Woods Craft Fair is on 10am-4pm in the Town Hall.
This is... Read more >>
11am: Crib Festival 2024
St John's Church & Centre
Wednesday November 27th and Thursday 28th: 3-6pm
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th: 10am-6pm
Sunday 1st Dec: 11am–5pm
Sunday December 1st
11am-5pm Crib Café
2-4pm The Ardeton Ensemble, performing a selection of
Advent and Christmas Music
Yes, it's back! St John's is relaunching the much-loved Crib Festival, and this year's theme is "Joy to the World".
It's an annual community celebration and family event that Sodbury Vale Benefice has been putting on since 2011. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through the medium of nativity crib scenes from around the world. Around 150-200 cribs are on display for viewing during the first week of Advent.
There are also activities for children as well as a Crib Cafe serving... Read more >>
8pm: First Taste of Christmas Lunch
Masonic Hall
Sodbury & District RNLI Branch are holding the annual First Taste of Christmas Lunch on Sunday 1st December at The Masonic Hall, Chipping Sodbury.
Please let me know by Sunday 24th Nov if you would like tickets which are £30 pp for a three course lunch followed by carols, raffle.
Thank you for your support.
Catrina
07780 660344
6pm: Christmas Wreath Workshop
The Old Bank Hotel, Chipping Sodbury
6-7:30pm
Studio Petal's Christmas Wreath workshop @ The Old Bank Hotel is the perfect way to kick-start your festive season!
Join us for an evening of cosiness and creativity. Expect dried fruits, silky bows & fluffy pine! Free mulled wine and mince pies on arrival.
You will condition, prep and decorate your own Christmas wreath as you please.
Tickets £40 via the website link below.
All materials provided, foraging encouraged.
6.30pm: Christmas Wreath Making
Badminton Estate
6.30-8.30pm
Get into the festive spirit at Badminton!
The session will include everything you need to create your own wreath to take home and decorate your door this Christmas. Classes are run by The Sodbury Florist in the Old Kitchen at Badminton Estate.
Mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies will also be served.
7.30pm: Lions Christmas Concert
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Popular Carols and Christmas songs with Wotton Silver Band and Yate Community Choir.
Free entry, refreshments and mince pies included.
5.30pm: Ye Olde Christmas Shopping Evening
Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury
Embrace the magic of Chipping Sodbury this Christmas during our late night shopping evening.
We also have special events happening in Hatherell's Yard and The Courtyard between The Wool Cellar & Heather Norman Hats, and a few more surprises along the way!
Snap a family photo in Hatherell's Yard on our giant Inflatable sleigh !
There's also guaranteed snow in the Yard this Christmas, so wrap up warm!
There's Mulled wine at Koala Kreations.
11 Market stalls to browse and shops open in the Yard.
Thank you to DJ Bridgee'o's Entertainments for sponsorship this Christmas.
We will also be supporting Blonde Angels Street Team during our events.
The Courtyard @ The Wool Cellar & Heather Norman Hats will hold a magical winter... Read more >>
7pm: A Christmas Cabaret
Horton and Little Sodbury Village Hall
Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7:30.
Tickets are £15 (and include a free mince pie, a glass of mulled wine and a raffle ticket) and available from Caroline via caroline@bannistersfamily.co.uk.
Also, that night, we will be launching the traditional Village Christmas e-Card, which, this year, will be supporting local charities.
So please, book your tickets and come along to a magical evening of entertainment, and you can “sign” the village Christmas Card at the same time.
www.halsvh.org.uk/
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10am: Original Vintage & Handmade Christmas Fair
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
10am-3pm, £1 Admission, Free Parking
Firmly established as a Christmas favourite, this popular event is always full to bursting with delightful stalls brimming with wonderful ideas for Christmas.
Why elbow your way around a busy shopping mall when you could find everything you need amongst our carefully selected vintage dealers, artists & creative designer-makers from the South-West & beyond who will be displaying their wares for your shopping pleasure.
Our friendly stallholders will have everything from the perfect vintage party frock to unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list as well as decorations for the home & tree.
Our popular tearoom will be back with lashings of tea & coffee & scrumptious festive... Read more >>
10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
11am: Hawkesbury Upton Literature Festival Christmas Special
Hawkesbury Upton Village Hall
11am-3pm
A fun day of author talks, readings, signed book sales, and seasonal refreshments, guaranteed to put you in festive mood!
Includes the performance of new stories written especially for this event, plus classic Christmas poetry and prose, as well as local authors in conversation about their books.
£5 ticket includes tea and cake plus a £2 book voucher valid at the event.
Home-made soup for sale in aid of local children's charity Read With Me. Advance booking essential to ensure there are enough seats and refreshments to go around!
10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
11am: Christmas Wreath Workshops
Hatherell's Yard
The Sodbury Florist are excited to be holding our Christmas wreath workshops again this year.
Monday 25th November 7pm
Sunday 8th December 11am
If you are unable join us but would like to create your own beautiful wreath we have the Kits available for collection or delivery.
Book online, over the phone or in the shop.
7.30pm: Yate Choral Society Concert: Unto Us A Child Is Born!
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Yate Choral Society present 'Unto Us A Child Is Born!', a Christmas concert of carols and readings, with Conductor Graham Coatman.
Tickets £12 (under 16 free) from Chipping Sodbury Tourist Information Centre, or call 01454 313907 for info/tickets.
7.30pm: Sodbury & District Flower Club Christmas Wreath Making
Old Grammar School Rooms
Sodbury and District Flower Arrangement Society Christmas Wreath making
Cost £7.50 plus materials. Booking essential. Contact Kate Bryant katebryant186@gmail.com for more information.
2pm: Yate and Chipping Sodbury GAC Christmas Concert
St Mary's Church, Yate
2pm till 3pm
Celebrate Christmas with the Yate & Chipping Sodbury Good Afternoon Choir, with children from St Paul’s Catholic School.
Free admission with a retiring collection for the charity Blonde Angels.
10am: Begin Writing Christmas Workshop
St Lawrence Parish Hall
12.30-3pm
Be inspired by prompts and mince pies to create your own stories, poems and memoirs.
Marie Day has been writing for several years. Her stories are featured in Oxford Flash Fiction, National Flash Fiction Day, Writementor magazine, Paperbound and Paper Lanterns magazine. In 2024 she was Joint Winner of the Henshaw Press Short Story competition.
www.beginwriting.co.uk/
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10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
Shooting Stars Youth Theatre present “Elf Jr”
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Shooting Stars Youth Theatre present “Elf Jr”
Tickets £12.00 3 performances 1.30pm, 4.00pm and 8.00pm
10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
6pm: Carol Service
St Adeline's, Little Sodbury
Our traditional annual carol service.
7.45pm: Countdown to Christmas
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
As one of the most performed Christmas shows in the country, with an estimated 400 festive performances due to take place this year alone, 'Countdown to Christmas' has fast become a Christmas institution in its own right.
Now in it's seventh season of festive touring shows, and returning for its fourth consecutive annual visit to Chipping Sodbury's Town Hall, this magical show is sure to fill everyone who sees it with festive cheer.
The show's performed as the ultimate live 'Musical' advent calendar, counting down through some of the greatest Christmas hits ever recorded. Just think of your favourite ‘Now That’s What I call - Christmas’ album, mixed with a sprinkling of ‘Michael Bublé's Christmas Magic’, all washed down with... Read more >>
10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
Carol Services
St John's Church, Old Sodbury
Our traditional annual carol services
Horton 11.15am
Old Sodbury 3.00pm
Chipping Sodbury 7.00pm
10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
Christmas Eve
10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
5pm: Christmas Eve Services around Sodbury Vale Benefice
Old Sodbury Crib Service 3.00pm
Chipping Sodbury Christingle 3.00pm and 4.30pm
Horton First communion of Christmas 6.00 pm
Chipping Sodbury First Communion of Christmas (midnight mass) 11.30pm
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas!
Bank Holiday: Christmas Day
8pm: Christmas Day Communion Services
St John's Church & Centre
Chipping Sodbury Christmas Communion 9.30 am
Old Sodbury Christmas Communion 11.15 am
Boxing Day
Bank Holiday: Boxing Day
New Year's Eve
7.30pm: New Year's Eve Black & Gold Ball
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Back by popular demand, Chipping Sodbury's HUGE New Year's Eve celebration is back!
Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink in our bar then step inside our Winter Wonderland and prepare for an unforgettable evening as our party band 'Limited Edition' bring all the dance-floor fillers and our resident DJ Wes Figg keeps the party going!
Lounge bar opens: 7pm
Main Hall opens: 7:30pm
Live entertainment all evening
Bar closes and party ends: 1:00am
Dress to impress including something Black or Gold or both!
Happy New Year!
Bank Holiday: New Year's Day
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