Christmas Guide 2017

Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 16 November, 2017

2017

2017

Festive markets galore across Hampshire Report by CHARLOTTE BOOTH email charlotte.booth@newburynews.co.uk twitter @charlotteb_nwn

offering gifts, food and decorations. Mulled wine can be sipped and mince pies munched, while browsing the stalls or listing to the jolly Christmas tunes played by Burnished Brass. The following weekend on December 6 and 7, Highclere Castle will be holding its Christmas Fair in the staterooms of the house to raise money for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance and St Michaels and All Angels Church. In addition to high-end gifts stalls there will be a Christmas tree and decorations and carol singers providing festive ambience. The fair is open between 9.30am and 4pm, with the last entry at 2.30pm. Tickets cost between £20 and £28 for adults and £5 and £12 for children (under 16 years). On Sunday, December 17, why not attend the Carols by Candlelight service at St Mary’s Church, Silchester, and take some time out from manic Christmas shopping. The service starts at 4pm. CALLOW INTERIORS For all your decorating needs. Professional service guaranteed. FREE estimates. Discount for 1st time customers available

CHRISTMAS is kicking off in North West Hampshire on November 24 with the switching on of the Tadley Christmas lights. The evening will start at 6pm at the Ambrose Allen Centre with the Christmas market. Entertainment will be provided by the children of Burnham Copse School, Tadley Band and the Tadley and Hurst Singers. A mystery celebrity will switch on the Christmas lights at 7pm and this will be followed by a magical visit from Father Christmas. The Point will be serving a selection of hot snacks and drinks including burgers, hot dogs and mulled wine. The following day, on November 25, Four Kingdoms in Headley launches its Christmas adventure, promising a two-hour extravaganza of elves, Eskimos and magical talking animals including Truffles, the talking rabbit, Arthur the talking donkey, Bartholomew the polar bear and Santa’s magical singing reindeer. The magical journey takes the guests to the North Pole, an enchanted woodland, Mrs Claus’s kitchen and an Edwardian market as well as standard entry to the Adventure Park and farm. Tickets are £20.95 BALL HILL COACHWORKS Body & Paintwork Repairs Ian wishes all customers A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year BALL HILL, NEWBURY, BERKS. Tel: 01635 254487 J&L CARPET CLEANING SERVICES (01635) 868442 07944515744 upholstery cleaning. Vinyl fitting services. For a prompt reliable service with over 25yrs experience call Steve on For all your carpeting needs. Fitting new, re-lays, repairs, carpet &

for children and £12.50 for adults. Also on November 25 is the Woolton Hill Christmas Market at St Thomas’ Church Hall, Woolton Hill. Kennet Opera will be performing Christmas carols, and there will be complimentary mulled wine for the adults and free face painting for the kids. The festive fun runs from 10am to 1pm. Kingsclere Village Club, George Street, will be holding a festive Christmas market in the evening of November 25, with local artisans and crafters. The evening will include Christmas music and a cheeky glass of mulled wine. The market is open from 5.30pm until 8.30pm. Silchester’s Christmas Market is on Friday, December 1, 4pm-7pm at Silchester Village Hall. In addition to the normal stalls of fresh, local produce, new stalls with a festive feel will be

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