Just had an email of NTC with info on christmas activities. North Tyneside Christmas Light Switch On 21 November, from 4.30pm Northumberland Square, North Shields Join us for the annual switching on of the winning light design chosen from dozens of entries from local schoolchildren. For further information, call 0191 643 7409 or email [email protected]. Wallsend Christmas Market 21 – 22 November, 10am – 5pm A festive market with a range of stalls selling gifts and produce. There will also be real reindeer (Saturday only) and some carol singing from local schools and groups. For further information, call 0191 643 7409 or email [email protected]. Giant Santa Roadshow 22 November - Oxford Centre, Longbenton 29 November - John Willie Sams, Dudley 30 November – Morrisons car park, Killingworth Festive fun between 10am and 2pm. Have your photo taken in front of the giant inflatable Santa Claus and join in the Christmas activities. For further information, call 0191 643 7409 or email [email protected]. Santa Specials at the Stephenson Railway Museum 29/30 November, 6/7, 13/14, 20/21 December 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.15pm and 2.30pm Stephenson Railway Museum The popular steam train rides with Santa return for another year of family fun and magical adventure. This year, Santa will have some special guests with him. Tickets are £13 each (plus a booking fee) and include a train ride, a present from Santa and light refreshments. Early booking is essential. To book tickets, visit ticketsource.co.uk/event/66678. Cobalt Christmas Market 2 - 4 December, 11am – 5pm Cobalt Central, Cobalt Business Park A festive market with a range of stalls selling gifts, crafts and food. There will also be some carol singing from local schools and groups. For further information, call 0191 643 7409 or email [email protected]. St Nicholas Festival 5 – 6 December Whitley Bay Town Centre Whitley Bay will see the annual visit from Northumbrian stallholders offering a wide range of traditional favourites, to complement the celebration of the feast of St Nicholas. There will also be a lantern parade along Park View (from 4.15pm on Friday), carol singing, stories of St Nicholas and entertainment at the market. For more information, contact John Fleet on 0191 643 6419. Tynemouth Station Ice Rink 6 December – 4 January Weekends: 10am – 5pm, weekdays: 11am – 7pm, Christmas Eve: 10am – 4pm, Christmas Day / Boxing Day: closed, New Years Eve: 11am – 7pm, New Years Day: closed. Tynemouth Station The station will host a fun mini artificial ice rink this festive season. Get your skates on for only £2 per person. For more information, see visitnorthtyneside. Christmas music in our town centres 15, 29 November – outside Forum Shopping Centre, Wallsend 22, 29 November – Whitley Road, Whitley Bay and Bedford Street, North Shields 6 December – Bedford Street, North Shields 13 December – Whitley Road, Whitley Bay and outside Forum Shopping Centre, Wallsend 20 December - outside Forum Shopping Centre in Wallsend, Whitley Road in Whitley Bay and Bedford Street in North Shields 11am – 3pm Join our Christmas buskers as they serenade shoppers with popular classics and festive favourites. For further information, call 0191 643 7409 or email [email protected]. Santa’s Grotto 6/7, 13/14 December, 11am – 3pm. 8 – 12 December, 3pm – 5pm Rising Sun Countryside Centre Children love to see Santa in his outdoor ‘green’ Grotto in the festive Arctic Cabin and receive their special gift. Children can make magical reindeer food to sprinkle in their garden on Christmas Eve and soak up the yuletide atmosphere with hot chestnuts and juice around the campfire. Book in advance. £8 per child, £15 for 2 siblings, £22 for 3 siblings. For further information call 0191 643 2242 or email [email protected]. Christmas Fayre 7 December, 11am – 3pm Whitley Bay Metro Station Christmas shoppers can expect stalls offering a wide range of festive produce and gifts. For more information, email [email protected]. North Shields Victorian Christmas Market 13 - 14 December, 10am - 5pm Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sunday. Northumberland Square, North Shields Now in its 16th year, the North Shields Victorian Christmas Market will see over 100 stalls offering a wide variety of goods including festive gifts, crafts and food. There will also be entertainment, music and a small fairground for the children. For more information, contact John Fleet on 0191 643 6419. St Mary’s Lighthouse Santa’s Grotto 13/14 December: 10.30am – 3.00pm 22 December: 9:30am – 12:00pm 23 December: 9.30am – 12.30pm 24 December: 9.30am – 1pm St Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay Santa returns to St. Mary’s Lighthouse. Admission to Santa’s grotto is £7 and includes a gift and a craft bag for every child. For more information email [email protected] or call 0191 200 8650. Boxing Day Pudding Fun Run 26 December Links, Whitley Bay The annual Boxing Day 3.25 mile charity run returns giving you the chance to run off Christmas Day’s turkey and maybe some of the trimmings too. Entry fees apply with the proceeds going to charity. The event takes place along the Links in Whitley Bay and is organised by Woodlawn School. For more information, call Woodlawn School on 0191 643 2590 or visit nspoly.co.uk and/or woodlawn.org.uk.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:47:00 +0000
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