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Norfolk
The magical family pantomime Aladdin at the Pavilion Theatre in Gorleston until Sunday 4th January www.gorlestonpavilion.com
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs panto at the Norwich Theatre Royal 16th December - 18th January starring Liza Goddard, Caitlin Stasey and Richard Cauntlett www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
On 18th December, the Norwich Arts Centre’s Broken Piano Show returns with its annual yuletide special featuring a candlelit cabaret of music, comedy and poetry hosted by Latitude and Glastonbury poet Yanny Mac www.norwichartscentre.co.uk
Mundesley Inshore Lifeboat and 1st Mundesley (Air) Scouts BOXING DAY DIP On 26th December on the beach in front of the Boathouse, Mundesley Norfolk. Refreshments served from 10.30 am. A lifeboat demonstration at 10.45 am and the DIP as 11 am. A prize of dinner for 2 for the best fancy dress
Sheringham Park Ramble on Sunday 4 January, 2.00pm at the Visitor Centre. Volunteer-led ramble starting from the Visitor Centre. You must have suitable clothing and footwear and the ability to walk for at least 2 hours. Dogs on leads please. Car park charges apply for non-members. Free to all
Winter Estate Walk at Felbrigg Hall on Tuesday 6 January, 1.30pm. Join our wardens for a guided tour of the estate. Look out for the vast number of winter migrants that regularly visit Felbrigg. Suitable clothing and stout footwear essential. £5.00. Booking Preferred on 01263 837444
Pulham Players Pantomime 2009 is over-run with rats! Dick Whittington with the help of his cat, Tommy could make his fortune, but he’d better take care! The rats, led by the villainous King Rat, are out to cause trouble for our two heroes. The performances take place at the Pulham Market Memorial Hall from Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th January 2009 starting at 7:30pm with a Matinee on the Saturday starting at 2:30pm. Tickets from 01379-676769. Tickets are priced £5 to £8
Upwell Pantomime, Upwell Hall: Thursday and Friday January 29th & 30th at 7.p.m. Saturday January 31st at 3 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before performances. Tickets from Upwell Post Office, Adults £5, Under 12’s £3.00, Senior Citizens £4. Family ticket £14.00. All seats bookable
Suffolk
Suffolk Craft Society Christmas Exhibition open until 17 January at the Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich. A treasure trove of beautiful and unique gifts ranging from ceramics and glassware to textiles and jewellery. Come in to the gallery to have a go at winning a fabulous prize in our special Christmas Treasure Hunt www.suffolkcraftsociety.org
This year’s rock ‘n’ roll panto at the New Wolsey is Cinderella, which runs from 27 November 2008 to 31 January 2009. All the traditional ingredients, with lashings of rock, pop and soul, served up by our multi talented company of actor musicians, to create the New Wolsey Theatre’s feast of festive entertainment for all the family www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Christmas Cracker exhibition featuring selected artists with special seasonal gifts and decorations for sale. Open until 31st December at the Reunion Gallery, Felixstowe more info call 01394 273366
New Year’s Eve at Wetherden Village Hall, including entertainment appealing to all ages. The evening will start at 8.30pm featuring live music. Tickets £9, with concessions at £6, children under 12s £4 and under 5s £2
271 angel decorations have taken up residence in St. Edmind's Church Kessingland and more are planning to join them for the Christmas period until Epiphany 6th January. Church is open daily from 09.30am - 15.30pm
Lowestoft Choral Society Christmas Concert at St. Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft on Saturday 20th December among the items being performed are several carols by John Rutter, Vaughan Williams ‘Fantasia on Christmas Carols’, and, of course, a chance for the audience for sing some Christmas Carols
Walk with the Warden at Dunwich Heath on Wednesday 7 January, 10am – 12pm. Over-indulged over the festive period? Then why not join us for a brisk 2hr guided walk exploring and learning about the site and its amazing flora and fauna. Meet outside the Tearooms. Tickets £5. Booking essential on 01728 648505/1
New Year's Concert by Candlelight in Offton Church on 10 January 2009 at 7.30 pm. The cost of your evening out with us is only £10.00. This includes champagne & luxurious refreshments. Magical Musical Moments concerts by candlelight in Offton Church have raised significant sums of money for worthy causes from which local and national charities have benefited www.onesuffolk.co.uk/magicalmusicalmoments
Essex
Colchester's Mercury family panto extravaganza Dick Whittington and the Pi-rats of the Caribbean from Friday 5 December to Saturday 10 January. Follow the adventures of Dick and his cool cat as they seek their fortune in London Town, battle the evil Pi-rats on the high seas and win the heart of star-struck Alice! Fri 5 Dec – Sat 10 Jan, Tickets start at £9.75 for adults and £8 for children and concessions, box office www.mercurytheatre.co.uk
Christmas at Weald Country Park on 20th & 21st December. Visit Weald Country Park in Essex for a traditional Christmas; Father Christmas will be in his grotto with his live animal friends including Fudge the barn owl. Other attractions include Christmas music with Brentwood Junior orchestra and a free Children's show (Sun 7th and Sun 14th 1pm) visitor centre is packed full of gifts for all ages, Mulled punch and a lovely Christmas atmosphere. Grotto open 11am-12 noon-1pm- 3.30pm and Tues 23rd Dec & Christmas eve 11.am-12 noon 1pm-2pm (no booking necessary) Visitor Centre open 10am-4pm (weekends) Tues-Fri 11am-3pm all winter weekdays Phone 01277 261343 for more Information
Christmas Carols at National Trust's Shell House on Sunday 21 December, 2.30 - 4pm. Join the Carol singers and view the winter landscape. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available at lakeside café. 2.30pm-4pm approximate. Normal Admission Charges Apply
Mersea Island players present Beauty & the Beast, a family panto. Evening shows on Thursday 15th, Friday 16th & Saturday 17th January 2009, plus Matinee Show on Saturday 17th January. At The Mersea Centre, High Street, West Mersea, Nr Colchester. Tickets on sale from Friday 12th December For further information call 01206 384567
The Colne Valley Railway at Castle Hedingham is running "Mince Pie Specials" on Sunday 28th December from 10.30AM. All visitors will receive a cup of tea or coffee and a mince pie. Rides will be available on our Diesel Railcar info on 01787 461174
Cambridgeshire / Lincolnshire
Peterborough's biggest ever family pantomime Aladdin from Saturday 6th December - 17th January. Starring; Ray Quinn, Faye Tozer and Brian Capron, a cast of some of the top musical theatre performers in the UK, a live band, lavish set and costumes and special effects to “wow” a family audience www.thebroadwaytheatre.co.uk
Walk off the Excess at Wicken Fen on Thursday 1 January, 10.30am. A bracing walk to start the New Year. Led by one of our wardens this walk will take in some of the newly acquired land of the Wicken Fen Vision, to see how it is reverting to nature conservation. Ticket price includes a hearty soup in the cafe on your return. Booking essential on 01353 720274
Northamptonshire / Leicestershire
Earls Barton Open Air Carol Service; the churches in Earls Barton, Northants, (called Churches Together) will hold an open air carol service called Carols on the Square from 7pm to approx 8pm on Christmas Eve 24th December
Royal & Derngate invites audiences on a magical journey over the rainbow to the Emerald City this Christmas, when its enchanting new production of The Wizard Of Oz takes to the Royal stage, from 3 December to 11 January www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire / Buckinghamshire
Pedal off the pud by biking it on Boxing Day. Meet near the war memorial at the north end of the High Street in old Stevenage (SG1 3EJ) in time for a 10a.m. start. All welcome and it's free. Expect a fairly gentle morning ride with a CTC leader and sweeper. There will be a refreshment stop in Radwell before returning to the old town.
Then on New Year's Day start 2009 with the resolution ride. Once again meet in old Stevenage for a 10am start but this time the destination is Codicote.
For more information about bike rides from Stevenage visit www.stevenagectc.org.uk or contact Jim Brown (0793 968 7509 / 01438 354505) or Tina Walker (01438 235881).
Milton Keynes Theatre's panto Peter Pan, the swashbuckling family pantomime runs at Milton Keynes Theatre from Friday 5 December 2008 - Sunday 18 January 2009. Starring the legendary Henry Winkler as Hook and Louisa Lytton (Eastenders, The Bill, Strictly Come Dancing) as Peter. Box office: www.miltonkeynestheatre.com
Luton's spectacular family pantomime from 11 - 30 December at Luton Library Theatre. Pantoni pantomimes presents a new and original production of Goldilocks & the Three Bears. Starring Lutonian Andrew Fettes www.pantoluton.co.uk
On Wednesday 17 December the Philharmonia Orchestra joins forces with Bedford Youth Camerata for a festive performance of Handel’s Messiah at Bedford Corn Exchange. Bedford Youth Camerata has been specially formed for the occasion, comprising students predominantly from Bedford Modern School and Bedford Youth Opera. Box office www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk
January Health Walk on Wednesday 21 January, 10.30am – 11.30am. Join Groundwork Luton and South Bedfordshire working with The National Trust's Bedfordshire Properties for a healthy stroll along the Multi User Route (surfaced path) on Dunstable Downs. Normal admission charges apply
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