Christmas 2018 Activities & Events

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1 Christmas 2018 Activities & Events If you would like any further information please contact the Family Information Service on or us at or visit the website Afternoon Tea With Santa And Friends 7 Stourbridge Road,, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 7BS Saturday 8, 15 & 22 December, 3pm - 5pm Yes you read that right...st Nick is taking some time out of his busy schedule to join us for an afternoon indulging in tea & cakes. He will of course be bring lots of presents with him! Join us for a festive afternoon tea buffet with lashings of tea, selection of sandwiches, cakes & tasty treats! Visit to our grotto + present + chat with Santa!! Tickeys cost 8 for adults & 10 for children. Advanced tickets only. Contact provider for further details and to book tickets Alice Through The Magnifying Glass Dudley Evolve, 25 Tower Street, Dudley, DY1 1AF Saturday 8 December, performances at 2pm & 6pm Liberate Drama proudly presents 'Alice Through The Magnifying Glass' based on the novel by Lewis Carroll adapted by Gareth May. Tickets cost 10 for adults and 9 for concessions. Contact provider for further details and to book tickets. All Saints Church Christmas Fayre All Saints Church Hall, Vicar Street, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3SD Saturday 1 December, 10am - 1pm All Saints Church are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact provider for further information.

2 Amblecote Christmas Fayre Ashwood Park Christmas Fayre Autism Friendly Film Screening - The Nutcracker And The Four Realms (PG) Autism Friendly Film Screening - Wreck It Ralph 2 Amblecote Primary School, School Drive, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4DQ Ashwood Park Primary School, Bells Lane, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5DJ Showcase Cinemas, Castlegate Way, Dudley, DY1 4TA Odeon Cinema, The Embankment, Brierley Hill, DY5 1SY Friday 7 December, 3.30pm Amblecote Primary School are holding a on the day. Santa will also be making an appearence. Contact the school for further information Friday 7 December, 3.15pm Ashwood Park Primary School are holding a on the day. Contact the school for further information Sunday 9 December, 10am Young Clara needs a magical, one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift. A golden thread leads her to the coveted key, but it soon disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. In that world, she meets a soldier named Phillip, a group of mice and the regents who preside over three realms. Clara and Phillip must now enter a fourth realm to retrieve the key and restore harmony to the unstable land. Autism friendly film screenings have the lights on low; the volume turned down; no trailers at the beginning; you can take your own refreshments and you are free to move around the cinema if you like. Children must be supervised at all times. See the website or call to book your tickets Sunday 9 December, 10.15am Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope's video game, "Sugar Rush." In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet -- the netizens -- to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube. Autism friendly film means: the lights are on low, the volume is turned down, there are no trailers at the beginning, you can take your own refreshments and you are able to move around the cinema if you like. See the website or call for further details and to book tickets. Age guidance: 12A.

3 Autism West Midlands - Christmas Arts And Crafts Session Autism West Midlands, Regent Court, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1NU Saturday 8 December, 11am - 1pm Come along and join us for a fun festive art and craft session! There will be card making, porcelain decorating, make your own decorations, cake and cookie decorating and much more! We ask that parents/carers stay to support their child during this session. For families with a child with autism and siblings. Cost: 3 per child (Parents / carers - free). Contact provider for further details and to book a place Baby Glowbugs Christmas Special Norton Community And Adult Training Centre, Kempton Way, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 3AZ Saturday 8 December Baby Glowbugs Kidderminster and Stourbridge are hosting a one off weekend Christmas special. Baby Glowbugs sessions at 10.15am and 11.15m is 7 per baby including one adult (extra adults charged at 2 per head) Glow Boppers session (recommended for walkers) at 1pm is 5 per child including one adult (extra adults charged at 2 per head). Limited availability for all three sessions. Contact provider to book a place. 0 1

4 Ballet Cymru - Cinderella Stourbridge Town Hall, Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AA Saturday 8 December, 7.30pm Ballet Cymru prides itself on being different and Cinderella will be no exception, with a specially commissioned music score and circus elements combined with the finest classical dance. Ballet Cymru will be working with award-winning composer Jack White and Circus Company Citrus Arts to conjure a surprising world of wonder and magic. Featuring choreography by Creative Wales Award winner Darius James, Ballet Cymru brings to life this timeless story using the company's unique blend of classical technique and storytelling.costs: Adults 16, Children (under 15) 10, Family of four 44. Before the live performance, a special workshop will take place on stage prior to the performance, between 5-6pm. Spaces are free of charge for ticket holders but availability is limited please call the Box Office Manager on to book. The minimum age for workshop participants is 7- years-old. There is an upper age limit of 16. The premise of the workshop is to give participants an insight into Ballet Cymru's current touring production and to meet and work with the dancers of the company. The workshop will include a short warm-up, a talk about the story, a chance to 'meet the characters' from the show, a short demonstration by some of the company members and an opportunity to learn something from the show. Workshop participants need to wear either dance clothes or tracksuit bottoms which don't cover the feet, and a t-shirt, ballet shoes or bare feet. Large jewellery is not suitable, long hair should be tied back and participants must not chew gum etc. on health and safety grounds. Belle Vue Christmas Fayre Belle Vue Primary School, Lawnswood Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5BZ Friday 7 December, 4pm - 6pm Belle Vue Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further information.

5 Big Christmas Event At Green Duck Beer Co Bodenham Arboretum - Christmas Nativity Trail Bonded Warehouse - Winter Street Food Affair And Festive Twilight Market Green Duck Beer Co, Rufford Road, Oldswinford, DY9 7ND Crossways, Sladd Lane, Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5TB The Bonded Warehouse, Canal Street, Amblecote, DY8 4LU Saturday 1 December, 12pm - 11pm It s the most wonderful time of the year and this year the Green Duck are making it BIGGER and BETTER than it has even been before! This is a free day and night event. We are opening our doors early at 12pm for an exclusive meet exclusive meet and greet with the big man himself! This is the chance for you to bring the little ones, get them into the festive spirit and leave with a little goody to go under the Christmas Tree. Christmas jumpers are welcome, the bigger and more extravagant the better to get the Festive season started! Later in the evening we will be joined by Carol Singers (you re more than welcome to join in), a snow machine and the BIG, anticipated Christmas tree light switch on! This event is NOT one to be missed, if you love Christmas Saturday 24 November - Tuesday 1 January The Nativity Trail at Bodenham has long been a tradition popular with families for several years. We invite you to come and take part in our magical family event, following the stars, before reaching the live Nativity Scene in the farmyard barns, complete with our family of donkeys. You can take part in our competition along the way answering questions along the trail before posting your entry in the Visitor Centre. The winners will be announced at the end of the Christmas Season and a prize awarded. The Nativity Trail is included in normal admission into the grounds 6.50 Adults, 3.50 Children (5-16 years). Booking isn t necessary simply turn up and pay upon arrival. Please note we are closed christmas day and boxing day Saturday 8 December, 2pm - 8pm The Winter Street Food Affair and festive Twilight Market are back at the Bonded Warehouse on Canal Street, Stourbridge. 1 entry per adult. Children free admission. Expect a festive celebration with delicious street food and winter warmers including hot chocolate, warm cocktails and gin. Visit the Twilight Market to pick up unique and handmade Xmas gifts from talented local artists and makers. This is an outdoor event so please do wrap up warm. Contact provider for further details.

6 Breakfast With Santa 7 Stourbridge Road,, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 7BS Saturday 8 & 15 December, 9am - 11am Breakfast With Santa at Windsor Castle Inn. Bring your little ones along for a fab & festive breakfast buffet followed by a visit to our grotto to meet the big man himself! Cost: 8 for adults & 10 for children. Tickets in advance only. Contact provider for further information and to book tickets. Breakfast With Santa At Bramford Arms Bramford Arms, Park Road, Woodsetton, Dudley, DY1 4JH Saturday 1, 8 & 15 December, 10am - 12pm Book a table for breakfast with santa during December. Cost: 5 per child which includes breakfast, drink and a gift from santa. 6 per adult which includes breakfast and a beverage. Contact provider for further and to book a table. Breakfast With Santa At Castle View Castle View Hungry Horse, Castlegate Way, Dudley, DY1 4RJ Saturday 15 & 22 December, 9am am Join santa and his helpers for breakfast at the Castle View! Tickets cost 5 per child which will include their choice of breakfast as well as a small gift from santa himself! The whole family are all welcome to come in and order breakfast on the day! Breakfast With Santa At Scalleywags Scallywags Indoor Play Ltd, Level Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 1UA Monday 17 - Thursday 20 December, Anytime between 10am & 12pm 0 5 Brierley Hill Christmas Lights Switch On Bromley Hills Christmas Fayre The Moor Centre,, Brierley Hill, DY5 3AH Bromley Hills Primary School, Granville Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 8LW Breakfast With Santa At Scalleywags includes softplay, meet santa in his grotto, breakfast (cereal or toast with milk or juice) and a goody bag. Cost: 6 per child (adults free). Limited spaces available. Contact provider for further details and to book a place Friday 30 November, 3pm - 6pm Brierley Hill Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch on. The Mayor of Dudley will join Father Christmas and his elves to switch on the lights at 5pm. The event will also feature free children s rides, live entertainment and the chance to visit Santa in the Brierley Hill market grotto Contact provider for further details Thursday 6 December, 3.30pm - 5pm Bromley Hills Primary School are holding a on the day. Contact the school for further information.

7 Buffery Park - Santa In The Park The Paradise Centre, Buffery Park, Dudley, DY2 8SH Sunday 16 December, 12pm - 3pm Come and visit Santa and get your christmas present at Buffery Park Paradise Centre. Tickets cost 2 each and are availalbe by calling Carols In The Caverns Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust Todds End Field, 501 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, DY1 4SB Sunday 2 & 9 December, 6pm & 8pm Experience a festive treat like no other, as you drift into the underground tunnels of Dudley to the sound of traditional Christmas carols! Join our live on-board choir for a unique tour of the caverns and limestone mines guaranteed to get you into the seasonal spirit. From Cathedral Arch to Singing Cavern, hear the tunnels come alive to festive favourites including In the Bleak Midwinter, Deck the Hall, O Holy Night and O Come All Ye Faithful. Tickets cost 12. The boats depart at 6pm or 8pm on each date. Refreshments will be on sale at Gongoozlers on the canal side before embarking for your musical adventure. Chadd Christmas Fete Church Of St Barnabas, Middlepark Road, Dudley, DY1 2LD Wednesday 19 December, 11am - 3pm Chadd Christmas Fete at St Barnabas Church, Dudley. Come along to Santa's Grotto, Face painting, Tombola and more. Contact provider for further details. Champions Carols Champions Church, Cinder Bank, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9BG Sunday 9 December, 12pm & 5pm Join Champions Church for a fantastic start to the festive season. Bring all your family and friends, and enjoy Christmas Carols, hot food and Christmas shopping. Check out the all-new Santa s Grotto, where kids can meet Father Christmas himself and all children aged 11 years old and under will receive a free present (registration required). Plus you can meet and greet our live reindeer and visit the animal farm. Tickets are just 5 each, so don t miss out make sure you get yours today! Chawn Hill Messy Church, Mini Cogs And Explosion Xmas Special Chawn Hill Church, Chawn Hill, Oldswinford, Stourbridge, DY9 7JD Saturday 15 December, 4pm - 6pm Join us for Christmas crafts, games, story, food, fun and a super special visitor, as we celebrate Christmas together. See you there!

8 Children's Christmas Party At The Tenth Lock Tenth Lock Public House, 154 Delph Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2TY Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 December, 11am pm Chilly Kiddy's - Supper & Block E4, Mill Race Lane, Breakfast With Santa And His Stourbridge, DY8 1JN Elves Christ Church Messy Christmas Christmas Brunch With Santa At Hickory's Smokehouse Christ Church Vicarage, 40 Church Road, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 8YB The Kingfisher Country Club, Kidderminster Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, DY6 0EN Children's Christmas Party at The Tenth Lock hosted by Mommy Mascots. Come and join Chase, Unicorn, Elsa, Spiderman and Elf on the Shelf at our christmas party for fun and games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets cost 7.50 which includes a visit and a gift from Santa and are available from the Tenth Lock Pub. No tickets available on the day Saturday 15 December, 5pm - 7pm Sunday 16 December, 9.30am am Christmas at Chilly Kiddies. This year we will have supper with Santa and his elves on the Saturday & breakfast with Santa and his elves on the Sunday. Cost: 6 per child per event and price includes entrance, food and visit & present from santa & his elves. Limited tickets available. Contact for further details and to book tickets Saturday 8 December, 12pm - 4pm Messy Christmas at Christ Church, Coseley which incorparates christmas fayre & messy church. Join us for stalls, food, children's crafts, games and santa with santa arriving in his winter sparkle grotto at 2pm with gift ( 1 to cover his travelling expenses from the north pole). Admission - Adults 1, Children free Sunday 9 December, 9am - 2pm Brunch with santa at Hickory's Smokehouse. Santa is stopping off at Hickory's before the big day. Have you been good this year? Come and visit to make sure he knows what's on your list. Booking is essential. Call to book.

9 Christmas Castaway Wall Heath Evangelical Free Church, 81 Enville Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, DY6 0JX Friday 30 November, 6.30pm - 8pm Fun for all of the family, Christmas Castaway is an hour long pant-ivity combining all the fun of a panto with the message of the nativity. It's been 7 years since Roy and Eva were shipwrecked on the tropical island of Mehetia. And it's only when Roy finds a digital watch that they realise what time of the year it is - December. So this year, the castaways are going to do Christmas! However, they are 7 years out of practice, so they'll need some help making it happen, and that's if a mysterious man in a mask doesn't ruin the fun along the way. With songs, silliness and a whole lot of festive fun, join the castaways as they remember how to celebrate Christmas and why we celebrate Christmas...on a desert island! Contact to book your place! Christmas Craft Fayre At The Black Horse Black Horse Inn Ph, Illey Lane, Halesowen, B62 0HJ Saturday 8 December, 12pm Christmas Craft Fayre At The Black Horse. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact provider for further information. Christmas Cupcake Decorating Class 168 High Street,, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2AB Saturday 15 December, 11am pm Come along to our fun filled Christmas Cupcake Decorating class. Learn to make 4 different Christmas themed cupcakes. This class is perfect for all ages and for families to do together. Places are 14 per person. Payment secures places. We normally fill fast for these classes so please don't hesitate to contact us to secure your place. Christmas Cupcake Wreath Class 168 High Street,, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2AB Saturday 1 December, 11am pm Come along to this fun filled class and learn how to turn cupcakes into a Christmas wreath. This class is perfect for all the family. Places are 20 per person. Spaces fill fast so don't delay in booking yours. Payment secures places. Contact us to book a place now. 5 99

10 Christmas Grotto At Webbs, West Hagley Webbs West Hagley, 155 Kidderminster Road South, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 0JB Saturday 24 November - Sunday 23 December - Saturdays and Sundays only Monday 17 - Friday 21 December Monday 24 December Wander through a very festive Christmas village where the elves are busy crafting gifts, Mary Christmas is somewhere to be found and there s a surprise around every corner. Finally, children will meet Father Christmas, who has special sweet gift for them. Cost: 6.50 per child includes one free accompanying adult. Additional adults 2 each. Contact provider for further information and to book tickets. Christmas In The Park Mary Stevens Park, Worcester Street, Stourbridge, DY8 2AA Thursday 20 December, 4.30pm - 7pm Churches together in Stourbridge return for this festive family evening. Christmas music and carols on the bandstand, refreshments, crafts, lanterns, Santa s grotto and more. Make sure you bring a torch / lantern with you. Activities take place around the bandstand and at the activity centre. FREE entry, donations for some activities. Christmas Market At The Glassworks The Glassworks, Audnam, Amblecote, DY8 4AF Saturday 1 December, 12pm - 6pm Thursday 13 December, 3pm - 9pm The Glassworks are holding a Christmas Market. There will be a selection of stalls with various crafts and gifts and lots more. Contact provider for further information. Christmas Market At The Old Chainyards Old Chain Yard, 63 Castle Street, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 9DW Saturday 1 December, 2pm - 10pm The Old Chainyards are hosting a christmas market. Please come alon and suport some local businesses. Christmas Party At Paul Campbell Karate Academy 14 Canal Street,, Brierley Hill, DY5 1JJ Saturday 8 December, 7pm Christmas Party at PC Karate Academy. There will be a delightful disco, bouncy house and special presentations. Entry costs 5. Contact provider for further details. Christmas Workshop The Stag And Three Horseshoes, Halesowen Road, Halesowen, B62 9BB Saturday 8 December, 10am - 12pm Christmas Workshop at The Stag & Three Horses. Cost: 3 a child includes cereal, milk and toast. Contact provider for further details and to book tickets.

11 Clent Hills - Winter Ramble Cole Street Christmas Fayre Cole Street Methodist Church - Carols In The Cool Coseley / Roseville Christmas Lights Switch On Cradley C Of E Christmas Fayre Craft Card Making At The Glassworks Crafty Christmas At St Francis Nimmings Car Park And Visitor Centre, Hagley Wood Lane, Hagley, Halesowen, B62 0NL Cole Street Methodist Church, Cole Street, Netherton, DY2 9PA Cole Street Methodist Church, Cole Street, Netherton, DY2 9PA Castle Street,, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 9DP Wednesday 12, Thursday 27 & Sunday 30 December, 10am - 1pm Explore the stark beauty of the Clent Hills as winter starts to take hold, revealing new views of the surrounding countryside. Cost: We meet at Nimmings Wood Car Park. Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event. Contact provider for further information. Saturday 1 December, 12pm - 3pm Cole Street Methodist Church are holding a on the day. There will also be a visit from Santa. Contact provider for further information. Sunday 16 December, 5.45pm Cole Street Methodist Church are holding Carols in the Cool outdoor christmas family event on the rear car park. Free event, everyone welcome. Carols commence at 6.15pm. Contact provider for further details. Friday 7 December, 4pm - 8pm Coseley / Roseville Christmas Lights Switch on. Family based Christmas Event with stalls, fairground rides, entertainment, music and a visit from everyones favourite: Father Christmas. Cradley Ce Primary School, Church Road, Cradley, Halesowen, B63 2UL Friday 14 December, 3.30pm pm Cradley CE Primary School are holding a on the day. Contact the school for further information and times. The Glassworks, Audnam, Amblecote, DY8 4AF St Francis Vicarage, Laurel Road, Dudley, DY1 3EZ Wednesday 12 December, 4pm - 6pm Craft card making for the children at The Glassworks. No charge. Contact provider for further details and to book a place Saturday 1 December, 10am pm All Age Crafts and Activities, carols and refreshments to get ready for Christmas. There might even be a real life animal for the stable! Contact Jo for further information or to inform attendance.

12 David Lloyd Christmas Fayre David Lloyd Leisure, Pensnett Road, Brockmoor, Brierley Hill, DY5 3YP Sunday 2 December, 10am - 3pm David Lloyd Dudley are holding a christmas fayre in the clubroom. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact provider for further information. Dudley Canal Trust - Santa Boat Trips: Christmas Candyland Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust Todds End Field, 501 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, DY1 4SB Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 December Friday 7 - Sunday 9 December Friday 14 December Friday 21 - Sunday 23 December Dudley The Archives - Christmas Festival Dudley The Archives - Diddy Dinos Dudley Performing Arts - Winter Concert At Stourbridge Town Hall The Archive And Local History Centre, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ The Archive And Local History Centre, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ Stourbridge Town Hall, Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AA Why take the kids to Lapland to see Santa this Christmas when they can visit him by boat in his underground grotto deep in the Dudley Caverns? Just imagine your children s faces as they visit Santa on a magical illuminated journey that truly brings the festive season to life with fun and excitement. It s a dramatically different way to get into the festive spirit. There ll be music, our famous funny family show and, of course, gifts for all the children. Our trips to see Santa are always very popular and places are limited, so early booking is strongly advised. Check out the website for times that boats run and to book tickets Saturday 1 December, 10.30am pm Christmas Festival at Dudley Museum. Fun informal family day suitable for ages 4+ with different crafts and activities. Free entry, but there is a cost of 3 for crafts. Contact provider for further details Friday 30 November, sessions at 10am - 11am or 11.30am pm Story, sensory play and fun in our popular under 4 s stay and play session. Suitable for ages 12 months - 4 years. The session is designed for babies, toddlers and their carers to interact and play. Cost: 2.50 per session. Please call to book your place Monday 3 - Wednesday 5 December, 7pm Dudley Performing Arts Winter Concerts at Stourbridge Town Hall. Costs: 5 for adults and 4 for concessions. See the website for further details or to book tickets

13 Dudley Performing Arts - Winter Dance Festival Stourbridge Town Hall, Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AA Thursday 6 December, 7pm Dudley Performing Arts Winter Dance Festival at Stourbridge Town Hall. Groups taking part include a range of school and community dance groups. Costs: 5 for adults and 4 for concessions. See the website for further details or to book tickets. Dudley Wood Christmas Fayre Dudley Wood Primary School, Dudley Wood Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 0DB Friday 14 December Dudley Wood Primary School are holding a on the day. Contact the school for further information and times. Fairhaven Primary - Christmas Family Craft Evening Fairhaven Primary School, Barnett Lane, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, DY8 5PY Friday 14 December, 6pm Fairhaven Friends will be holding a Christmas Family Craft Evening for all the family. Contact the school for further details. Foxyards Christmas Fayre Foxyards Primary School, Foxyards Road, Tipton, DY4 8BH Friday 7 December, 3.30pm - 5pm Foxyards Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further information. Friends Of Wollescote Park Christmas Sing-A-Long Stevens Park, Wollescote Road, Stourbridge, DY9 7EY Friday 7 December, 6.30pm Friends of Wollescote Park Christmas Sing-a-ling. Singing commences at 7pm. Wrap up warm and bring a torch. Free mince pies and drinks available. Contact Michael on for further information. Fruits Of The Forest - Forest Festive Fun Pedmore Ce Primary School, Hagley Road, Stourbridge, DY9 0RH Saturday 8 December, 1pm - 4pm Come and meet Santa and his elves in his woodland grotto and all the good children will recieve a special gift. Children can enjoy hot chocolate and toast marshmallows around the roaring fire. Why not make a jingle stick and a willow decoration and not forgetting to prepare some special food for Rudolph and his reindeers. Contact provider for further information and to book tickets.

14 Gig Mill Methodist Church Nativity Festival Gigmill Methodist Church, Glebe Lane, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 3YG Friday 30 November, 3.15pm - 6pm Saturday 1 December, 10am - 4pm Sunday 2 December, 12pm - 3pm Gig Mill will host an Advent Nativity Weekend over the weekend and we hope to display as many Nativity Scenes as we can! The displays will contain descriptions explaining what the scene means to the contributors. Refreshments served during the Friday and Saturday openings Glynne Christmas Fayre Glynne Primary School, Cot Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 9TH Friday 30 November, 4pm Glynne Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further information. Gornal Christmas Lights Switch On Gornal Village, Abbey Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2PG Saturday 1 December, 4.30pm pm Christmas celebrations in Gornal Village. Father Christmas arrives at 5pm, lights are switched on at 6pm. Entertainment and refreshments around the village. Also, look out for father christmas grotto. Got 2 Sing 'Winter Wonderland' Christmas Concert St Mary's Church, Rectory Road, Oldswinford, Stourbridge, DY8 2HA Saturday 15 December, 2pm & 7.30pm Join us for our wonderful 'Winter Wonderland' Christmas Concerts! We would love you to wear your Christmas jumpers too! Youth Choir performance at 2pm and main choir performance at 7.30pm. Contact provider for further information and to book tickets. Greenfield Christmas Fayre Greenfield Primary School, Hill Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AL Friday 7 December, 6pm - 8pm Greenfield Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further information. Haden Hill House Museum - Christmas Cracker Haden Hall, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7JU Sunday 9 December, 11am - 3pm Visit Santa in his grotto & start your Christmas preparations by joining us to make your own reindeer food & Santa Stop Here sign and much more, also enjoy some Christmas music with Andy our music man. There will be timed sessions available to see Santa, which must be booked in advance. Please contact us for more information. It is also an opportunity to see Haden Hill House and Old Hall beautifully decorated for Christmas. 3 per child to see Santa (includes small gift) just drop in for other activities - small cost for other activities too, individually priced.

15 Haden Hill House Museum - Christmas Family Fun Haden Hill House Museum - Secret Santa Halesbury Christmas Fayre Holy Trinity Church Wordsley - Christmas Fayre Haden Hall, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7JU Haden Hall, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7JU Halesbury School, Feldon Lane, Halesowen, B62 9DR Church Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5RU Sunday 16 December, 11am - 3pm Sunday 2 December Join us for some magical Christmas fun and games for all the family, with children s entertainment, snow in the park, costumed characters, crafts, trails and quizzes. If all you girls & boys (and grownups!) have been the best you can be this year, Santa may drop in to say hello to you if he can, because we all know how busy he is this time of the year! Festive refreshments will be available in our Tea room courtesy of The Friends of Haden Hill Estate. More activities may be added nearer the time There will be 3 timed sessions per day at 11am to 12.15pm; 12.30pm to 1.45pm and 2pm to 3:15pm. Avoid queuing for Santa s grotto this Christmas and enjoy one of our secret Santa sessions. Visit Santa in his magical grotto, make a Santa, Stop here sign and reindeer food and other crafts, enjoy a festive family sing-a-long and play some musical instruments as well as getting to see this fabulous house dressed traditionally for Christmas and enjoying our special Christmas trail. 8 per child, this includes entrance for one adult only per child (2 adults if there is just one child), a gift from Santa, craft activities, a Santa hat and other bits and bobs along the way. Pre-booking & payment in advance is essential. But shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don t tell anyone else as places are limited. Get your tickets from the house Sunday 9 December, 12pm - 3pm Halesbury School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. There will also be Santa's Grotto. Contact the school for further information Saturday 1 December, 10am - 1pm Holy Trinity Church, Wordsley are holding a on the day. There will also be Santa's Grotto. Contact provider for further information.

16 Holy Trinity Church Wordsley - Christmas Tree Festival Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5RU Friday 30 November, 12pm - 6pm Saturday 1 December, 10am - 6pm Sunday 2 December, 11.30am pm & 4.15pm - 6pm Huntingtree Christmas Fayre Hurst Green Christmas Fayre Intu Merry Hill - Christmas Parade Jasmine Road Community Gardens Winter Wonderland Event Jessons C Of E Primary Christmas Fayre Kingswinford Christmas Lights Switch On Huntingtree Primary School, Bournes Hill, Halesowen, B63 4DZ Hurst Green Primary School, Narrow Lane, Halesowen, B62 9NZ Intu Merry Hill,, Brierley Hill, DY5 1QX 23 Jasmine Road,, Dudley, DY2 7NL Jessons Ce Primary School, School Street, Dudley, DY1 2AQ High Street,, Kingswinford, DY6 8BN Friday 14 December Holy Trinity Church, Wordsley are holding a christmas tree festival. Come and see our festival of trees. Contact for further details. Huntingtree Primary School are holding a on the day. Contact the school for further information and times Friday 14 December, 3.30pm Hurst Green Primary School are holding a on the day. Contact the school for further information Saturday 8 December, 1pm & 3pm Join us for the Midland's biggest toy parade featuring popular children's characters such as Peppa Pig, Ben and Holly and the Teletubbies! Saturday 15 December, 11am - 2pm Jasmine Road Community Gardens Winter Wonderland event. Activities at our event will include Cracker, card and Decoration making, a variety of Craft Stalls, as well as a selection of food and drink including Mulled Wine (Non- Alcoholic) and Mince Pies. We ll be expecting a visit from Santa and his elves also. Remember to bring your Christmas Spirit! Contact provider for further details Friday 7 December, 3.15pm pm Friday 30 November Jessons C of E Primary are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further information. Come and join us for Kingswinfords big Christmas light switch on! Come visit Santa in his Grotto, fairground rides, carol singers and the popular polar bears will be taking up residence.

17 Kingswinford Library - Lego Club Kinver Edge - Christmas At The Rock House Kinver Rotary Club Christmas Sleigh Tour Laser Quest - Kaos Club Christmas Kingswinford Public Library, 55 Market Street, Kingswinford, DY6 9LA Holy Austin Cottage, Compton Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6DL Saturday 1 December, 10am - 12pm Lego Club at Kingswinford Library. Completely free of charge and just drop in Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 December, 11am - 3pm Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 December, 11am - 3pm Visit Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses this Christmas and explore magical wintry walks, enjoy the rock houses by candlelight and visit father Christmas in his cave grotto. There is a 3 fee to meet father christmas. Contact provider for further information.,, Friday 30 November - Saturday 22 December The Warehouse, 33 High Street, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4DG Appearances of the sleigh include: Kinver on 30 November, 6, 10, 17, 20 & 21 December; Mary Stevens Park on 9 December; Wall Heath on 10 December; Stourton on 12 December; Wollaston on 13, 18 & 19 December; Aldi Kingswinford on 15 December & Aldi Wollaston on 22 December Thursday 27 & Friday 28 December, 10am - 12pm Wednesday 2 - Friday 4 January, 10am - 12pm 8 16 KAOS Club Christmas gives kids the chance to play some of the more specialised Laser Quest games that are not normally available. Get expert tips from the Game Commanders to improve your skills. You'll play 3 Laser Quest game sessions with breaks for scorecard presentations and tactical talks. Limited to 32 players for each session. Guaranteed 3 games. A parent or guardian must stay on site for the duration. 18 per person or 9 per person if you book online. Booking is essential. All bookings are nonrefundable and once a booking has been made the date is fixed and cannot be changed. See the website or contact for further details. Lifecentral Church Christmas Fayre Lifecentral Church, Little Cornbow, Halesowen, B63 3AJ Friday 30 November, 6.30pm - 8pm Lifecentral Church Christmas Fayre. There will be stalls / competitions / tombola / activities / refreshments. Contact provider for further details. Living Hope Kids Christmas Party Milking Bank Primary School, Aintree Way, Dudley, DY1 2SL Saturday 15 December, 2.30pm - 4pm Living Hope Kids Christmas Party at Milking Bank Primary School. Use Hall Door Entrance. Cost is 2 per child. Contact provider for further information and to book a place.

18 Long Lane Library - Christmas Fayre Long Lane Public Library, Long Lane, Halesowen, B62 9JY Saturday 1 December, 2pm pm Friends of Long Lane Library are holding a on the day. Contact the library for further details. Lutley Community Centre - Christmas Fayre Lutley Community Centre, Brookwillow Road, Halesowen, B63 1BU Sunday 9 December, 11am - 3pm Lutley Community Centre are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Also, santa will be making an appearence. Contact provider for further details. Lutley Primary Winter Fayre Lutley Primary School, Brookwillow Road, Halesowen, B63 1BU Friday 30 November, 3.45pm pm Lutley Primary School are holding a winter fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further information. Lye And Wollescote Action Group Winter Fayre Christ Church, High Street, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 8LF Saturday 8 December, 4pm - 7pm Lye And Wollescote Action Group Winter Fayre. There will be kids rides and activities, santa's grotto, carol singing, gifts, arts & crafts, food stalls and christmas tree lights. Lye Community Centre - Traditional Christmas Fayre Lye Community Centre, Cross Walks, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 8BH Saturday 1 December, 2pm onwards Lye Community Centre welcomes you to our traditional christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day and there will also children's christmas games. Manor Way Christmas Fayre Manor Way Primary School, Brier Mill Road, Halesowen, B63 3HA Friday 14 December Manor Way Primary Academy are holding a on the day. Contact the school for further information and times.

19 Moo Music Dudley - Baby's (Mini Moo) 1st Sensory Christmas High Street,, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2AB Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 December, 11am pm Our sell-out 'Baby's 1st Sensory Christmas' special is back this year and better than ever! Celebrate your little ones first Christmas in pure Moo Music style! You and your baby will get to enjoy a Moo Music, Christmas inspired, session (specifically designed for babies from newborncruising). As well as getting to make some beautiful Christmas craft keepsakes and enjoying a visit from Father Christmas himself! We even have our own Moo Music Christmas Songs. Tickets start at 9 (+ 3 to include a gift). Everything for the session will be provided and we encourage little ones to dress up to add to the Christmas spirit! We can t wait to see you there! Contact provider for further details. 0 1 Moo Music Dudley - My Sensory Christmas High Street,, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2AB Saturday 23 December, 11.30am pm Our sell-out 'My Sensory Christmas' special is back this year and better than ever! Celebrate your little ones Christmas in pure Moo Music style! You and your child will get to enjoy a Moo Music, Christmas inspired, session (for little ones aged from perfect for siblings!). As well as getting to make some beautiful Christmas craft keepsakes and enjoying a visit from Father Christmas himself! Tickets start at 9 (+ 3 to include a gift). Everything for the session will be provided and we encourage little ones to dress up to add to the Christmas spirit! We can t wait to see you there! Contact provider for further details. 0 5 Mount Pleasant Victorian Christmas Fayre Mount Pleasant Primary School, Mount Pleasant, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2YN Friday 14 December Mount Pleasant Primary School are holding a victorian christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further information and times. Netherton Christmas Lights Switch On Northfield Road,, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9JQ Friday 7 December, 6pm - 9pm Light up Netherton Christmas Lights Switch on. There will be carols around the anchor with Dudley Salvation Army Band & Christmas Lights switch on at 6.30pm. There will be a christmas market in the Arts Centre. There will also be stalls, crafts, refreshemnts and meet santa in his grotto.

20 Newfield Park Christmas Fayre Newfield Park Primary School, Whittingham Road, Halesowen, B63 3TP Friday 30 November Newfield Park Primary School are holding a on the day. Contact the school for further information and times. Night On Broadway The Crestwood School, Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 8QG Wednesday 5 - Friday 7 December. Performances at 7pm Crestwood School will be hosting 'Night On Broadway' production. Costs: 6 for adults and 3 for concessions. Please book tickets on the Crestwood School Box Office site. Oldswinford C Of E Primary Christmas Fayre Oldswinford Ce Primary School, Field Lane, Oldswinford, Stourbridge, DY8 2JQ Friday 7 December. 5pm pm Oldswinford CE Primary School are holding a on the day. Contact the school for further information. Olive Hill Christmas Fayre Olive Hill Primary School, Springfield Road, Halesowen, B62 8JZ Friday 7 December, 3.30pm - 5pm Olive Hill Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further information. Our Lady & All Saints Catholic Parish Church Christmas Fayre 13 New Road,, Stourbridge, DY8 1PQ Saturday 1 December, 10.30am - 2pm Our Lady & All Saints Catholic Parish Church are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. There will be a chance to visit father christmas. Contact provider for further information. Our Lady & St Kenelm Christmas Fayre Our Lady And St Kenelm Rc Primary School, Bundle Hill, Halesowen, B63 4AR Friday 14 December, 3.30pm - 5pm Our Lady & St Kenelm Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further information. Overend Methodist Church Christmas Fayre Overend Methodist Mission, Banners Street, Cradley, Halesowen, B63 2SL Saturday 1 December, 11am - 2pm Overend Methodist Church are holding a on the day. Contact provider for further information. Pedmore Ce Primary Winter Fayre Pedmore Ce Primary School, Hagley Road, Stourbridge, DY9 0RH Friday 30 November, 4.30pm - 8pm Pedmore CE Primary School are holding a winter fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. There will also be Santa's Grotto. Contact the school for further information.

21 Pensnett Community Centre - Christmas Family Disco Pinocchio Precious Party Packages Christmas Grotto Priory Christmas Fayre Priory Community Centre Christmas Fete Pensnett Community Centre, High Street, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4JQ The Old Repertory Theatre, Station Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B5 4DY 129 Dudley Road,, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 1TF Priory Primary School, Limes Road, Dudley, DY1 4AQ Priory Community Centre, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4ED Saturday 8 December, 7.30pm pm Christmas Family Disco at Pensnett Community Centre. Bring your own food and drink. Tickets cost 4 per adult, 2 per child, 10 for family ticket (2 adults & 2 children). Contact provider for further details and to book tickets Saturday 17 November - Sunday 30 December Join us as we bring Pinocchio to life this Christmas! This adaptation of Carlo Collodi s classic tale follows an inquisitive young puppet, carved from wood by the lonely toymaker Geppetto, on a mischievous journey to discover what it takes to become a real boy. Venturing from the safety of Geppetto s workshop, Pinocchio finds himself in a series of chaotic situations, narrowly escaping the clutches of Mangiafuoco s Puppet Theatre, the depths of the ocean and the Land of Toys. Contact provider for further information, times of performances, costs and to book your tickets Saturday 1 - Monday 24 December Precious Party Packages Christmas Grotto at Furniture for the home every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December and Christmas Eve. Choose to visit Santa or one of his character friends in this years grotto. Grotto tickets are per child. Every Child needs a 10 minute ticket slot to enter the Grotto. If bringing multiple Children at one time, please ensure a responsible adult is able to supervise children waiting to go into the Grotto. Children can go in together and their time in there is combined. Contact provider for further information and to book a slot Saturday 1 December, 10am - 12pm Priory Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day and santa will of course be coming to visit us and tickets to see him and recieve a gift cost 4 per child. Contact the school for further information Sunday 9 December, 11am Priory Community Centre Christmas Fete. There will be christmas craft stalls, santa's grotto, fun & games and festive fun for all the family! Contact provider for further details.

22 Priory Park - Christmas Walk And Wreath Making The Pavilion, Priory Park, Dudley, DY1 4EU Saturday 8 December, 2pm - 4pm Christmas Walk And Wreath Making at Priory Park. We'll forage for fresh materials and find a suitable spot to create decorative wreaths. This activity is aimed at adults and children over 8 years. This is a weather dependent outdoor activity. 2 suggested donation. Meet outside the pavilion. Contact provider to book a place Priory Park - Kids Fun Run Priory Park, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EU Saturday 1 December, Races start at 9am Priory Park Kids fun run event. Kids Run Free is a charity that organises fun, running based activities for children in their local parks and schools. All ages welcome from toddlers to teenagers and everyone in between. No running experience required, simply turn up and have fun. It's free to take part. To register for the event, please visit the website Quarry Bank Christmas Bazaar Quarry Bank Community Centre And Library Link, Sheffield Street, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 1EA Saturday 1 December, 4pm - 8pm Quarry Bank Christmas Bazaar will be opened by Father Christmas, who will then welcome youngsters into his grotto soon after. The Salvation Army will perform singalong Christmas carols on the green from 4-5pm. Additionally, there will be various Christmas craft and gift stalls, a hamper raffle, a bottle tombola with a prize every time plus a gift tombola. Queen Victoria Primary Christmas Fayre Queen Victoria Primary School, Bilston Street, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 1JB Thursday 13 December, 5pm - 7pm Queen Victoria Primary School are holding a on the day. Contact the school for further information. Rainbow Street Christmas Party The Rainbow Community Centre, 49 Rainbow Street, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 8SX Friday 30 November, 5pm pm Come along to help us light up the Community Centre for Christmas. Meet Santa, and fun activities for children. 2 entry - includes meeting Santa, and free cup of hot chocolate. Red House Glass Cone - Glass Crafts: Christmas Decorations Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, DY8 4AZ Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 December, 11.30am pm Glass Crafts Christmas Decorations at Red House Glass Cone. Suitable for children aged 5+. Cost: 3. Contact provider for further information. 5 99

23 Red House Glass Cone - Glass Fusion: Santa Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 December, sessions at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm Working in our glass fusing studio, make lovely glass treasures to amaze everyone. The theme for this session is Christmas. Sessions last about 30 minutes and need to be booked in advance. Cost: 5 per session Red House Glass Cone - Meet Santa At The Cone Red House Glass Cone, Red House Glass Cone, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 December, 11am pm Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 December, 11am pm Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 December, 11am pm Bring along your little one to meet Santa, receive a gift, do a craft and follow our trail. All inside.booking is essential, please call or Costs: 8.75 per child, 5.75 for babes in arms too young for the craft. Adults are FREE Redhill Christmas Fayre Redhill School, Junction Road, Stourbridge, DY8 1JX Friday 30 November, 6pm - 8pm Friends of Redhill School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day and there will be an opportunity to meet santa. Contact the school for further information. Revival Fires - Victorian Christmas Fayre Wolverhampton Street,, Dudley, DY1 3AL Saturday 1 December Roll up! Roll up! We are excited to announce our Victorian Christmas Fayre, a fantastic afternoon of Christmas fun and cheer for the whole family! With Christmas Carols, Meet Santa & Children's Presents, Mince Pies. Stalls & Games, Victorian Fancy Dress and more! We want to invite you to join us - bring your family and tell your friends! This will be the perfect way to enjoy Christmas as a church family and also the perfect opportunity to bring your friends to church. Find yourself a Victorian themed costume, and see you there. Rockies Youth Club Christmas Party Lower Gornal Youth Centre, Temple Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2PE Tuesday 18 December, 6pm pm Rockies Youth Club Christmas Party. Open to all. 2 entry with all proceeds going to Rockies Youth Club. Contact provider for further details.

24 Saltmine Theatre Company - Hark! A Nativity Story Stourbridge Town Hall, Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AA Friday 14 December, 7pm Hark! - The whole world is about to change... but first the forest of Greenwood is getting very crowded indeed. Apprentice Angels are looking for a Shepherd, a Shepherd is searching for a lost Sheep and a disguised king is hunting for a very special baby. Confusion reigns, identities mistaken and loyalties betrayed; will things ever get sorted out? Come and see the story of the first Christmas as you ve never seen it before. A charming, funny and enchanting re-telling of the Nativity story, jam-packed with beautiful music, audience participation, and bags full of family fun. Too crowded? Is there room left for anything more? Join Saltmine Theatre Company this Christmas to discover that there is a place for everyone in this story. Tickets cost 7.50 for adults & 5 for children. Contact provider for further details and to book tickets. Santa Boat Trips From The Bonded Warehouse The Bonded Warehouse, Canal Street, Amblecote, DY8 4LU Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 December Friday 21 December (PM only) Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 December We are pleased to announce that Santa has already set his schedule for his visit to the Bonded Warehouse in 2018!. On each of these days we will be running boats at 10.45am / 11.30am / 12.15pm / 2pm / 2.45pm / 3.30pm / 4.15pm and 5pm. Tickets are priced at 9 each (Child: Boat Trip, Santa Experience & Present. Adult: Boat Trip, Santa Experience, Mince Pie and Drink). To book your places call the Trust Manager on Free parking available onsite. Santa Claus Is Coming To Sycamore Adventure Sycamore Green Adventure Centre, Sycamore Green, Dudley, DY1 3QE Saturday 15 December, 11am - 2pm Wednesday 19 December, 1pm - 6pm Thursday 20 December 4.30pm pm (Children with additional needs only). Saturday 22 December, 11am - 4pm Santa Clause is coming to Sycamore Adventure. To cover the cost of his fuel from the North Pole (multiple Carrots and Mince Pies), a fee of 5 is charged for each child visit, which includes a specially selected present and ten minutes time with the big man himself in our outdoor grotto! Polaroid photographs are also available at 2.50 per photo. If your child would like to meet Santa, you need to book your own special meeting!