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Redcar and Cleveland
Events 2016
Christmas
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Christmas Events 2016 - Contents
For more information about these events and for a full list visit our events website at www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/events The events listed are subject to change.
04 Redcar Christmas Lights Switch On 24 November 05 Redcar Christmas Cabins and Santa’s Seaside Grotto 24 November - 24 December 06 Stockton Sparkles 24 November - 24 December 07 Christmas Market 27 November 09 Middlesbrough Reindeer Parade and Light Switch On 27 November
10 Wreath Making 29 - 30 November 12 Festive Spiegeltent 1 December - 24 December
13 Eston Christmas Market and Tree Lights Switch On 1 December 13 New Marske Christmas Parade 2 December 13 Dormanstown Christmas Pageant 2 December 14 Saltburn Christmas Parade 3 December 14 Celebration of Christmas 3 December 15 Santa’s Grotto at Saltburn Cliff Tramway 3 - 24 December 16 A Victorian Christmas 3 - 4 December
17 Craft Fayre at Tuned In! 4 December 17 Guisborough Christmas Festival 6 December 18 Christmas Event for Friends of Redcar Cemetery 9 December 18 1st Loftus Beer Festiv-Ale 9 - 10 December 19 Christmas Party Nights with live entertainment from the Beer Pigs 9, 10, 16, 17 December 20 Craft Activities 11, 18 December
20 Brotton Community Carol Concert 11 December 20 Guisborough Mayor’s Carol Concert 12 December 21 Loftus Christmas Tree Festival 12 - 19 December 22 Aladdin 17 - 28 December 24 Community Carol Service 18 December 24 Cracking Christmas Crafts 19 December
24 Festive Crafts 20 - 22 December 25 Saltburn, Marske & New Marske Parish Council - Community Carol Concert 21 December 26 Boxing Day Dip 26 December
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Redcar Christmas Lights Switch OnRedcar High StreetTime: 4pm - 7pm The event will begin with performances from community groups/performers as well as speeches from VIPs until 6pm when the lights will be turned on.
The Little Mix Experience will then be performing
on the main stage for around 1 hour until 7pm when the event will close.
24 NOV
FREE EVENT
£3 per child
Redcar Christmas Cabins and Santa’s Seaside Grotto*Redcar High Street Time: 10am - 4pm A winter wonderland will greet visitors to the area as Santa sets up his Grotto in Redcar and his helpers work tirelessly across the borough. *For dates please visit www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
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Christmas MarketGuisborough Forest & Walkway Time: 1pm - 5pm
Come along to a festive wonderland where there will be a vast array of market stalls, festive crafts and Santa’s grotto*. Also warm yourself up with some hot chocolate, mulled wine or roasted chestnuts from the Branch Walkway café. Buy all your festive decorations and Christmas gifts at this exciting new event. Tickets for Santa’s Grotto are available to buy from Guisborough Forest & Walkway from 26 November.
Stockton SparklesStockton High Street Time: Launch event 24 November, 5.30pm - 7pm, light switch at 6.30pm Join us for festive fun and entertainment as Stockton High Street comes alive this Christmas for Stockton Sparkles. Launching on 24 November with the annual Christmas lights switch-on, enjoy a magical evening of festive music and a singing Christmas tree! Also not to be missed is our Christmas Market (always good for present buying) and a fantastic town centre shopping experience sprinkled with street theatre.
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£1 per child*
FREE EVENT
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Middlesbrough Reindeer Parade and Light Switch OnMiddlesbrough Town Centre Time: Entertainment starts at 12pm Hundreds of school children and members of community groups join Santa and his reindeer in a magical parade through Middlesbrough. With spectacular costumes and a full choreographed parade including dancers, musicians and walkabout acts, this is a magical event not to be missed! The Parade is followed by live entertainment courtesy of Heart FM North East and popular local band, the Wildcats of Kilkenny, building up to the Christmas Light Switch On. Entertainment starts from 12pm, building up to the Reindeer Parade and Community Carnival at 3pm. Christmas Light Switch On entertainment starts in Centre Square from 4pm in preparation for the big Switch On at 5pm! For further information about Christmas events in Middlesbrough, including the route map for the Reindeer Parade visit lovemiddlesbrough.com/Christmas
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Wreath MakingGuisborough Forest & Walkway, PinchinthorpeTime: 29 November 1pm or 6pm, 30 November 6pm or 7.45pm Join countryside staff to make a willow wreath. Places are limited so please book in advance.
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30 NOV
£10 per
person
Christmas tree sales
Throughout December Christmas trees will be on sale at our three countryside sites:
Guisborough Forest & Walkway 01287 631132
Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park 01642 459629
Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds 01642 496430
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Eston ChristmasMarket andTree LightsSwitch On Time: Market 12pm - 6pm Entertainment 4pm - 6pm
1 DEC
New Marske Christmas Parade Time: 5pm Parade to commence from New Marske Sports Club and proceed to the Gleneagles Centre to meet Father Christmas where there will be craft stalls and children’s entertainment.
2 DEC
Dormanstown Christmas PageantStarts at Farndale Square finishing with craft stalls at the Corus ClubTime: 5pm Free for entry, however there is a small charge for Santa tickets which are available from the Corus Club or Dormanstown Library. For more information please call 01642 270214.
2 DEC
FREE EVENT
FREE EVENT
FREE EVENT
Festive Spiegeltent Darlington Market Square
When this magnificent structure opens its ornately carved doors, visitorswill be welcomed into a theatre of opulence, lined with stalls, lit by gas-light style lanterns and echoing to the sounds of the carnivals of yesteryear. There will be arts and crafts Monday to Wednesday and a traditional festive shopping market on Thursday to Sunday, 10am - 8pm. For more details visit www.distinctdarlington.co.uk
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FREE EVENT
Santa’s Grotto* at Saltburn Cliff Tramway Saltburn Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Closed for lunch 12.15pm – 1pm) Saltburn Cliff Tramway will be transformed into a magical Christmas Grotto. Visit Santa and his mischievous elves in their new home by the seaside. Take an unforgettable journey on the Cliff Tramway whilst telling Santa your Christmas wishes. Each child will receive a gift from Santa. For specific dates please visit www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/events. Entry and exit for this experience will be only from the bottom station located on the Lower promenade in Saltburn with the use of one of the trams being closed off to house the grotto, the remaining tram will operate as normal offering rides to the visiting public – normal charges apply.
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Saltburn Christmas ParadeAlbion Terrace Time: 5pm There will be children’s activities in Saltburn Library in the afternoon. Christmas tree lights to be switched on at 5pm and then Father Christmas in his sleigh will lead a parade from the Fire Station to Santa’s Grotto at the Station Portico.
3 DEC
Celebration of ChristmasSkelton Civic Hall, Coniston Road, SkeltonTime: 6pm - 7.30pm Entertainment provided by Lockwood Band and Skelton Primary School Choir. Free refreshments. Contact Skelton and Brotton Parish Council on 01287 348008 for further information.
3 DEC
FREE EVENT
FREE EVENT
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Weekends between these dates:
Each day between these dates:
£5 per child*
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Guisborough Christmas Festival Festive activities happening across the townTime: 4.15pm Tickets: Tickets are available in advance, and admission is by pre-paid tickets only. For more information call 01287 634595 Guisborough’s annual community event run by Guisborough Town Council. From 4.15pm, local primary school children
will sing carols in St. Nicholas Church, there will also be musical performances from the Salvation Army
and various musical groups. Entertainment during the night will include a circus skills workshop, street entertainers, a balloon modeller, and face painters to name but a few! Many shops, cafes and restaurants are open for the extended evening.
The family event also includes a Santa’s grotto in Sunnyfield House from 4.30pm onwards.
A Victorian ChristmasKirkleatham Museum and Grounds, Redcar Time: 10am to 3.30pm Start your festive season in a magical way and experience the spirit of a Victorian Christmas. Throughout the weekend take the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto, find that special gift at the Victorian Craft Fair, meet the Reindeers, enjoy the carol singing and savour some traditional Christmas food.
FREE EVENT
FREE EVENT 6
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Craft FayreTuned In! Majuba Road, RedcarTime: 11am - 3pm Approximately 20 stalls. For further details call 01642 771245
4 DEC
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1st Loftus BeerFestiv-AleLoftus Town HallTime: Friday 9: 5pm - 10pm Saturday 10: 12pm - 10pm
Featuring a selection of real ale, ciders, continental lagers, gin and Prosecco
bar. Live music, raffle and local food. Tickets cost £10 which
includes a commemorative glass, a programme and 4 drinks tokens. For further details call 01287 641000 or email: [email protected]
Christmas Party Nights with live entertainment from the Beer PigsTuned In! Majuba Road, RedcarTime: 7pm - midnightContact: 01642 771245 for details about booking tickets Start the evening with a winter warming festive shot before enjoying a three course Christmas meal. After the meal it’s time to get the party started with fun and games led by our compere. Music is from well-known local band The Beer Pigs, along with a disco. There is a fully licensed bar until 11.30pm.
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Christmas Event for Friends of Redcar Cemetery Laburnum Road Library, Redcar Time: 10am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3pm We have a cake stall, refreshments, two raffles, a tombola, a Christmas stall and bric-a-brac. Everyone will be most welcome. All the funds raised go to The Friends of Redcar Cemetery.
FREE EVENT
£10 per
person
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person
Loftus ChristmasTree FestivalSt Leonard’s Church, LoftusTime: 6pm - 8.30pm (Preview Night) The Preview Night on Friday 16 includesCommunity Carol Singing at 7.30pm (outside,by candle light) with Marske Brass Band. Refreshments available.
Saturday 17: 10am - 4pm The Church will be open to view trees. Refreshments available.
Sunday 18: 3pm Christingle Service (particularly suitable for families).
Monday 19: 7pm Loftus Town Mayor’s Civic and Community Carol Service, followed by refreshments in Loftus Town Hall. All events free but donations welcome. For further details call 01287 641000 or email [email protected]
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Craft ActivitiesKirkleatham Museum and Grounds, Redcar Time: 10am - 3pm
Join us for some craft activies including decorating Christmas gift bags, boxes and Christmas stockings. There is no need to book, just turn up and join in the fun!Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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18 DEC £2
per craft
Community Carol ConcertSt. Margaret’s Church, Brotton Time: 3.30pm Includes refreshments. Contact Skelton and Brotton Parish Council on 01287 348008 for further details.
Guisborough Mayor’s Carol ConcertSt. Nicholas Church, Guisborough Time: 7pm Guisborough Mayor, Councillor Mrs Alma Thrower, would like to invite everyone to the Mayor’s Carol Concert. Come along and enjoy some well known Christmas Carols with music provided by the Salvation Army.
11 DEC
12 DEC
FREE EVENT
FREE EVENT
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FREE EVENT
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Aladdin Hartlepool Town Hall TheatreTimes: Visit www.hartlepooltownhalltheatre.com for performance times Terence Maynard, who played Tony Stewart in Coronation Street, will be the star of Aladdin at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre this Christmas. The pantomime runs from December 17-28 (except Christmas Day). Tickets are priced at £14 for adults, £12 for children and £47 for a family (2 adults, 2 children). The production, staged in association with Elite Pantomimes, features all the fun and laughs of a traditional panto backed by a live band.
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Saltburn, Marske & New Marske Parish Council - Community Carol ConcertEmmanuel Church, Saltburn Time: 7pm Accompanied by The Middleton Choir, everyone is welcome to this Community Carol Concert. Refreshments will follow in the Church Hall.
21 DEC
FREE EVENT
FREE EVENT
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Festive CraftsFlatts Lane Woodland Country Park, NormanbyTime: 10am - 3pm each day Come along and have a go at some festive crafts to decorate your home.
FREE/payable crafts
£1 face
painting
Cracking Christmas CraftsKirkleatham Museum and Grounds, Redcar Time: 12pm - 2pm
Come along and try your hand at one of our Christmas crafts, from making a Christmas wreath to a tiny log Santa, there will be plenty of ideas to keep everyone entertained over the festive period.
Community Carol ServiceAll Saint’s Church, High Street, Skelton Time: 4pm Followed by refreshments.For further information please contact Skelton & Brotton Parish Council on 01287 348008 or email [email protected]
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26 DEC
Rotary Club of Redcar Boxing Day DipRedcar Promenade near the Lifeboat Station Time: Sign in from 10.15am at the Hub (Esplanade). Parade leaves at 11.00am Come and join hundreds of other dippers earning money for their favourite charity. All the money you collect you send direct to your charity. The Rotary Club charges a £10 registration fee for each dipper to cover expenses and donations we make to those who facilitate the dip (e.g. RNLI, Coast Watch, Cleveland Mountain Rescue). The registration fee also includes insurance cover for the event, changing facilities and drying areas. Any money left over is used to help Redcar local charities.Visit www.rotaryclubofredcar-dip.com for details on how to pre-register.
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