Plus: wintery days out, shows and more
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A Civic Celebration of Christmas
BITP Arboretum
*Sun 18 December*
*Nottingham Arboretum*
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Carlton Male Voice Choir and Nottingham's own Katharine Dryden will bring festive songs and carols to the Nottingham Arboretum bandstand this Sunday.
Starting at 12.30pm, the programme will be introduced by the Lord Mayor and will include seasonal readings and the chance to sing along to festive classics.
Hot drinks and mince pies will be available, so come along and enjoy the celebration and remember to wrap up warm.
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Hanukkah
Chanukah
*Wed 21 December*
*Old Market Square*
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The Lord Mayor will join with the Nottingham Jewish community in the lighting of the menorah at 6.00pm at the Council House.
There will be free donuts, latkes, prizes for kids, music and a dreidel man.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Christmas Holiday Activities for Kids
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From Thurs 22 December
*Venues across the city*
The council has teamed up again with the Nottingham Forest Community Trust to offer free Christmas holiday activity clubs for pupils in the city who receive free school meals.
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Christmas at Wollaton
CAW Pink
Until Sun 1 January 2023
*Wollaton Park*
The spectacular light trail is proving very popular and it's a sure-fire way to get into the Christmas spirit. As you walk along the path, new light installations appear, bringing a sense of wonder.??
Nottingham Council taxpayers can still get a 10% discount on tickets, subject to availability.
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You can also book your parking in advance.
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Festive Fun at Wollaton
Wollaton Santa
Fri, Sat and Sun up to Sat 24 December
*Hall and Park*
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Aside from the Christmas light trail, come and discover ?Ye Olde Christmas Past? experience with a self-led tour through the bowels of Wollaton Hall.
This immersive experience stimulates the senses, and you may bump into Santa or one of his helpers. Ideal for the whole family!
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For some healthy fresh air, why not take the Outdoor Trail.? There are festive characters tucked away around the park. For ?2 you can get a map and some goodies to help you follow the trail, The map is available from the park's shop and caf?.?
Christmas at Newstead
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*Weekends through December*
*Newstead Abbey*
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Delight in festive storybook scenes with Alice, the White Rabbit and many more well-loved characters as you embark on a self-led walk through our historic house.
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This is the last weekend of the Newstead craft market, so it's the last chance to pick up a gift from the range of local handmade goods.?
There are still some places available on the Evening Tours of the Abbey on Fri 16 and Wed 21 December.
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Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
Until Sat 31 December
*Old Market Square*
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You've probably heard about the amazing Sky Skate elevated ice path that lets skater glide above the Christmas market stalls in Old Market Square. Well, grab a ticket and make it part of an evening out.?
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The market is a great place to do a bit of shopping, with over 40 stalls you'll be able to find an exciting Christmas gift for family and friends.?
There are over 20 food stalls serving a wide variety of foods including gourmet burgers, Yorkshire Pudding wraps and vegan cuisine from Nottingham's own Filthy Vegan.? If you have a sweet tooth, there's treats galore including churros and crepes.
Festive Skating
NIC Xmas Skating
*Dates through December*
*National Ice Centre*
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*Santa?s Grotto *
*Sat 17,Sun 18, Wed 24 & Wed 21 to? Sat 24 December?*
Come and meet Santa at our magical grotto.
Festive Tots Sessions
*Mon 19 and Tue 27 December?*
Exclusively for children aged 5 and under, little ones can glide around on a range of ice equipment from giant bananas to seals.
Skate with our Festive Characters
*Sat 17 December *
*10.30am ? 12.30pm*
Skate among our festive characters ? gingerbread man, snowman, reindeer and elves. Our carol singers will be singing your favourite Christmas songs.
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Extra Santa Dates
Woodthorpe stall
Weekends in December
*Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop*
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Visits to Santa this weekend has sold out but there are still some slots left for next week.
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There is still time to pick up a beautiful Christmas tree from the wide range in stock, as well as seasonal plants like poinsettia and cyclamen for beautiful Christmas centrepieces.
Woodthorpe's Christmas Weekends continue with?festive music, food, and stalls in the greenhouses selling homemade goods and gift ideas. The market and shop are open from 10.00am until 4.00pm, Sat and Sun
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Panto Ticket Comp Snow White
Until?Sun 8 January 2023
*Theatre Royal*
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This show is?spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery. Throw in a magical mirror, seven friendly dwarfs, a beautiful princess and a handsome prince, as well as plenty of audience participation and you have the perfect recipe for a glittering festive treat for all ages.
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Just The Tonic Christmas
Tonic Xmas
Sat 17 December
*Metronome*
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Join an evening of laughter? and see some of the best comedians on the circuit.?
On the bill will be exceptional one-liner comedian Mark Simmons, all-rounder Tom Toal, the greatest French comedian in the UK, Marcel Lucont and Just The Tonic's founder, Darrell Martin.
The programme will leave you delirious with merriment, a great run-in to Christmas.
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Netball Super League
Netball
Sat 11 February 2023
*Motorpoint Arena*
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The Netball Super League is back for 2023, after record attendance last year.
The Season Opener promises a jam-packed day of action with the top ten? clubs competing across five games.
There'll be a whole host of Netball's most exciting international and home-grown talent showcasing their skills on the court.?
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Just Announced - BBC Introducing
BBC Introducing
*Thurs 19 January 2023*
*Metronome*
BBC Introducing returns to Metronome with the best live and local music, for free.?The show will be filmed and recorded for radio broadcast.
The line up will be announced soon.
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