(Not The) Crib Festival 2021
Once again, due to the uncertainties of the pandemic, there is no Nativity Crib Festival in St. John’s Parish Church this year.
Last year many shops and businesses in Chipping Sodbury displayed Crib Scenes in their windows during December to mark the original meaning of Christmas, and we have invited them to do this again, in addition to their Christmas Tree Trail.
This year we should like to ask all residents in and around Chipping Sodbury to consider doing the same as we are sure many of you will have family Nativity Crib Sets to display, or children may enjoy creating one.
Join us in moving beyond Lights, Father Christmas and Presents to remember the important principle of ‘Peace and Goodwill Towards Mankind’.
Thank... Read more >>
10am: Acton Court Christmas Workshops with Organic Blooms
Acton Court, Iron Acton
Christmas Workshops at Acton Court - £65
After the success of previous years’ workshops, Organic Blooms are pleased to offer a weekend of Workshops at this very special venue again this year.
Step back in time with us, get away from the stresses of a modern Christmas, and focus on one of the more simple joys of Christmas preparations – dressing the home with a beautiful, natural Christmas wreath that you have created.
All our workshops are half day events with materials and refreshments provided.
Friday 3rd December – 10am to 12:30pm – Traditional Wreath
Saturday 4th December – 10am to 12:30pm – Traditional Wreath
Saturday 4th December – 1.30pm to 4pm – Willow Wreath – ONE
Sunday 5th December – 10am to 12:30pm... Read more >>
10am: Journey Towards Christmas
St John's Church
Start the Christmas Season at St. John’s Parish Church
10am till 4pm
TRAIDCRAFT and Children’s Crafts
11:15am St John’s Mead School Choir
1:00pm Chipping Sodbury School Trio
2:00pm Seasonal Music with Sarah Loveridge
Relax in the Journey Café with Scrumptious Cakes and refreshing Teas and Coffees
10am: Journey Towards Christmas
St John's Church
Start the Christmas Season at St. John’s Parish Church
From 10am till 5pm
TRAIDCRAFT and Children’s Crafts
11:00am Handbell Workshop
2:00pm Seasonal Organ Music with Jonathan Crow
Relax in the Journey Café with Scrumptious Cakes and refreshing Teas and Coffees.
10am: CANCELLED: Vintage & Handmade Christmas Fair
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Unfortunately, we have decided to cancel the Vintage and Handmade Fair in December.
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10am-4pm, £1 Admission, Free Parking
Firmly established as a Christmas favourite, this popular event is always full to bursting with delightful stalls brimming with wonderful ideas for Christmas.
Why elbow your way around a busy shopping mall when you could find everything you need amongst our carefully selected vintage dealers, artists & creative designer-makers from the South-West & beyond who will be displaying their wares for your shopping pleasure.
Our friendly stallholders will have everything from the perfect vintage party frock to unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list as well... Read more >>
Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open at weekends and immediately prior to Christmas from Saturday 4th December.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager says: “This year’s entertainment programme will bring a distinct Christmas feel to the Centre to complement traders' activities and we encourage shoppers to make Yate their first stop for this year’s shopping.”
From Saturday, 4th December and Sunday, 5th December - and subsequent weekends - Santa’s Grotto will be open in the Central Square for limited periods only, full details of which are available on the Centre’s website below.
Each Grotto visitor will receive a free sticker and certificate and it is suggested there is a £1 donation per Santa meet and greet to raise... Read more >>
10am: Small Business Saturday
Hatherell's Yard
Sodbury Chamber has organised goodie bags to be handed out via participating retailers, while stocks last.
Hatherell’s Yard, where Heather Norman Hats is based, will be holding a late night Christmas shopping evening.
There will be mulled wine, mince pies and other yummy treats on offer as well as several promotions being offered by the local traders.
Heather Norman will be offering 10% off all purchases throughout the day.
Hatherell’s yard is a wonderful place to shop. Every Saturday a local, handmade traders market runs from 10am until 4pm.
Selected retailers will open on Sundays in the run-up to Christmas.
10am: Chipping Sodbury Christmas Tree Trail
Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury
Last year’s Christmas tree trail was a great success with many beautifully decorated trees so thank you again to all who participated.
In fact it was so good that Sodbury in Bloom and the Chamber of Commerce felt we had to do it again and the response has been even better than last year. It’s going to be a really colourful trail with over sixty trees.
We decided not to have a particular theme this year but asked people to choose their own themes so it will be very interesting to see what people come up with.
Like last year there will be a competition for the best decorated tree by a resident and a business so if people like a particular tree then please vote for it. The number to text is on the map. The results will be announced... Read more >>
Acton Court Christmas Workshops with Organic Blooms
Acton Court, Iron Acton
Christmas Workshops at Acton Court - £65
After the success of previous years’ workshops, Organic Blooms are pleased to offer a weekend of Workshops at this very special venue again this year.
Step back in time with us, get away from the stresses of a modern Christmas, and focus on one of the more simple joys of Christmas preparations – dressing the home with a beautiful, natural Christmas wreath that you have created.
All our workshops are half day events with materials and refreshments provided.
Friday 3rd December – 10am to 12:30pm – Traditional Wreath
Saturday 4th December – 10am to 12:30pm – Traditional Wreath
Saturday 4th December – 1.30pm to 4pm – Willow Wreath – ONE
Sunday 5th December – 10am to 12:30pm... Read more >>
10am: Artisan and Craft Market
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate’s artisan and craft market will be a weekly feature on every Saturday from now until Christmas, between 10am and 4pm, offering you the opportunity to buy seasonal and other goods from artisan traders.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager: “These markets bring shoppers an added attraction in the run-up to Christmas with a wide selection of home made goods and foods. It is important to add variety to the Centre’s wide range of shops to attract new customers and offer existing visitors new offers.”
The markets offer a wide range of products from hand-knitted jumpers, homemade fudge, brownies, chocolates, personalised frames, specialist jams, chutneys and cheeses, vegan candles, handcrafted jewellery and lots more.
Penny... Read more >>
Craft Bags for Children
Yate Library
Children’s Craft Bags available from 4th December onwards.
Acton Court Christmas Workshops with Organic Blooms
Acton Court, Iron Acton
Christmas Workshops at Acton Court - £65
After the success of previous years’ workshops, Organic Blooms are pleased to offer a weekend of Workshops at this very special venue again this year.
Step back in time with us, get away from the stresses of a modern Christmas, and focus on one of the more simple joys of Christmas preparations – dressing the home with a beautiful, natural Christmas wreath that you have created.
All our workshops are half day events with materials and refreshments provided.
Friday 3rd December – 10am to 12:30pm – Traditional Wreath
Saturday 4th December – 10am to 12:30pm – Traditional Wreath
Saturday 4th December – 1.30pm to 4pm – Willow Wreath – ONE
Sunday 5th December – 10am to 12:30pm... Read more >>
10am: Christmas Community Market
Goldney House, Chipping Sodbury
Opens at 10am. This will be on our rooftop terrace at Goldney House outside to reduce risk of Covid so please dress appropriately!
Father Christmas is stopping in at Goldney House, before he heads off for a busy season on his sleigh.
For those who have been nice, there'll be presents and a chat with the big man of Christmas himself.
This is a community event and not for profit.
Please come along and support local businesses that will have stalls on the day, carols in the afternoon with Olivia Rose, mulled wine & more.
MEET & GREET FATHER CHRISTMAS!
Just turn up no need to book! Or you can book by clicking below.
Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open at weekends and immediately prior to Christmas from Saturday 4th December.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager says: “This year’s entertainment programme will bring a distinct Christmas feel to the Centre to complement traders' activities and we encourage shoppers to make Yate their first stop for this year’s shopping.”
From Saturday, 4th December and Sunday, 5th December - and subsequent weekends - Santa’s Grotto will be open in the Central Square for limited periods only, full details of which are available on the Centre’s website below.
Each Grotto visitor will receive a free sticker and certificate and it is suggested there is a £1 donation per Santa meet and greet to raise... Read more >>
11am: Amazing Santa Experience Chipping Sodbury
Amigos
11am-2pm
Ho, Ho, Ho... Santa’s on his way!
Come and visit our pop up Grotto this Christmas at Amigos Cocina, where you will be able to immerse yourself in joy and happiness, have some lush hot drinks and take some memorable photographs.
Each £12.50 ticket includes:
- a one to one visit with Santa.
- a chance for your child to post their Christmas List direct to the North Pole. (We have spare lists if you wish to write them with Santa).
- at least two gifts and a luxury hot chocolate.
- wonderful photo opportunities including a full sized Santa Sleigh your child can sit in.
Book ahead to secure your place. Full details on Facebook - search Amazing Santa Experience Chipping Sodbury or email below.
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4pm: A Concert of Christmas Music with Readings
St John's Church
4pm
A Concert of Christmas Music from Dodington Parish Band with Readings
MULLED WINE - MINCE PIEs - CHRISTMAS CARDS
7.30pm: Chipping Sodbury WI Carol Service
St John's Church
The Dodington Town band are providing the music and everyone is welcome.
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4pm: Christmas Craft Sessions
Yate Library
Christmas Craft Sessions for primary age children.
Tuesday 7th December 4-5pm
Thursday 21st December 10.30-11.30am
Festive Flurry Day
Lady’s Wood Shooting School
The day will include:
5 x 75 bird flurries (rabbits, partridge, high pheasant, dropping ducks and pigeons)
A range of delicious Christmas refreshments including mince pies, pigs in blankets, turkey & stuffing rolls and mulled cider
Prizes to be announced shortly
Priced at £145 per person, the Flurry Day is open to teams of four experienced guns or individuals (who will then be sorted into teams of four). This cost is payable upon booking and is fully inclusive of clays, cartridges and refreshments. Shooting will take place during allotted time slots throughout the day, with morning and afternoon slots available.
To secure your spot at our Festive Flurry Day, get in touch by clicking below or give us a call on 01454 294546.
www.ladyswood.co.uk
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Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open at weekends and immediately prior to Christmas through December.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager says: “This year’s entertainment programme will bring a distinct Christmas feel to the Centre to complement traders' activities and we encourage shoppers to make Yate their first stop for this year’s shopping.”
From Saturday, 4th December and Sunday, 5th December - and subsequent weekends - Santa’s Grotto will be open in the Central Square for limited periods only, full details of which are available on the Centre’s website below.
Each Grotto visitor will receive a free sticker and certificate and it is suggested there is a £1 donation per Santa meet and greet to raise funds for... Read more >>
10am: Artisan and Craft Market
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate’s artisan and craft market will be a weekly feature on every Saturday from now until Christmas, between 10am and 4pm, offering you the opportunity to buy seasonal and other goods from artisan traders.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager: “These markets bring shoppers an added attraction in the run-up to Christmas with a wide selection of home made goods and foods. It is important to add variety to the Centre’s wide range of shops to attract new customers and offer existing visitors new offers.”
The markets offer a wide range of products from hand-knitted jumpers, homemade fudge, brownies, chocolates, personalised frames, specialist jams, chutneys and cheeses, vegan candles, handcrafted jewellery and lots more.
Penny... Read more >>
12.30pm: Christmas Market
Acton Court, Iron Acton
Step back in time, get away from the stresses of a modern Christmas, and come along to our Christmas Market at the beautiful Acton Court.
What could set the scene more for Christmas than a medieval manor house with open log fires? (we will try to order a dusting of snow!)
This is a new event this year, and a unique opportunity for some Christmas shopping in a very special setting. Spend an hour browsing Organic Blooms' Christmas products, watching demonstrations and simply absorbing the atmosphere, whilst tasting some mulled wine. We will have Christmas wreaths, table decorations, planters and other gift items, all ethically produced.
In order to control numbers for safety and make it a relaxed experience, we are limiting visitors... Read more >>
Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open at weekends and immediately prior to Christmas through December.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager says: “This year’s entertainment programme will bring a distinct Christmas feel to the Centre to complement traders' activities and we encourage shoppers to make Yate their first stop for this year’s shopping.”
From Saturday, 4th December and Sunday, 5th December - and subsequent weekends - Santa’s Grotto will be open in the Central Square for limited periods only, full details of which are available on the Centre’s website below.
Each Grotto visitor will receive a free sticker and certificate and it is suggested there is a £1 donation per Santa meet and greet to raise funds for... Read more >>
12noon: Chipping Sodbury Christmas Big Lunch
Due to the continuing situation and vulnerability of our regular guests, we have decided to once again this year deliver our Christmas Big Lunch dinner, all the trimmings, gifts and a little festive joy at the same time!
Last year we delivered to a record number of people in the Yate, Sodbury & wider community and this year our little elves will be out and about on Sunday 12th December.
If you would like to donate to this year’s Christmas ‘event’ either with a financial contribution or gifts, wine, Christmas crackers, chocolates etc… we would be eternally grateful and we know all donations are so appreciated by those we deliver to.
7.30pm: Yate Choral Society Christmas Concert
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Conductor Geoff Wickham, accompanist Diana Williams. Guests Barn Bells, conductor Heather Wren.
Tickets £8.00 - including refreshments (Covid regulations permitting) available by calling 01454 313907, or from Chipping Sodbury Tourist Information Centre or Choir members.
5pm: SYBA & Sodbury Chamber Christmas Social
Chipping Sodbury Cricket Club
Our next event is on Wednesday December 15th from 17.00 - 19.30 at the Cricket Club. This is our Christmas Get Together which we are organising for SYBA members in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce members.
7pm: Carol Service
St Adeline's, Little Sodbury
7-8pm
Carol Service, followed by light refreshments.
Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open at weekends and immediately prior to Christmas through December.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager says: “This year’s entertainment programme will bring a distinct Christmas feel to the Centre to complement traders' activities and we encourage shoppers to make Yate their first stop for this year’s shopping.”
From Saturday, 4th December and Sunday, 5th December - and subsequent weekends - Santa’s Grotto will be open in the Central Square for limited periods only, full details of which are available on the Centre’s website below.
Each Grotto visitor will receive a free sticker and certificate and it is suggested there is a £1 donation per Santa meet and greet to raise funds for... Read more >>
10am: Artisan and Craft Market
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate’s artisan and craft market will be a weekly feature on every Saturday from now until Christmas, between 10am and 4pm, offering you the opportunity to buy seasonal and other goods from artisan traders.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager: “These markets bring shoppers an added attraction in the run-up to Christmas with a wide selection of home made goods and foods. It is important to add variety to the Centre’s wide range of shops to attract new customers and offer existing visitors new offers.”
The markets offer a wide range of products from hand-knitted jumpers, homemade fudge, brownies, chocolates, personalised frames, specialist jams, chutneys and cheeses, vegan candles, handcrafted jewellery and lots more.
Penny... Read more >>
10.30am: Christmas Themed Lego Club
Yate Library
10.30-11.30am
Listen to stories and poems, then create a model to display at the library.
Suitable for the primary age range, children must be accompanied by an adult.
7pm: Zest Christmas Party
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
OUR CHRISTMAS EVENT WITH THE FANTASTIC TUNDRA!
Grab your tickets from: Nature's Choice Health & Refill Shop, Cupcake Fashion Tea Room and Fish and Field.
£10 per person entry or £15 for a family of 4. Get in quickly, we're expecting a quick sell out of tickets.
Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open at weekends and immediately prior to Christmas through December.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager says: “This year’s entertainment programme will bring a distinct Christmas feel to the Centre to complement traders' activities and we encourage shoppers to make Yate their first stop for this year’s shopping.”
From Saturday, 4th December and Sunday, 5th December - and subsequent weekends - Santa’s Grotto will be open in the Central Square for limited periods only, full details of which are available on the Centre’s website below.
Each Grotto visitor will receive a free sticker and certificate and it is suggested there is a £1 donation per Santa meet and greet to raise funds for... Read more >>
8.45am: Swift Sports Coaching holiday club
St John's Mead Primary
From Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd December 8.45am to 3.30pm.
For children and young people 5 to 13 years old.
Children who attend through the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) project will get a free meal and drinks including a sandwich (a choice of ham, tuna or cheese), fruit and healthy extras. In addition, a morning snack and drinks will be available daily. Please ensure you share any dietary requirements upon booking.
Free for children who get benefit-related free school meals. You can also pay for your child to attend this club if they do not get free school meals.
Activities include:
Skools Out
Archery
Nerf battlegrounds
Ultimate Frisbee
Ninja Academy
Extreme Dodgeball
traditional sports like football, netball,... Read more >>
Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open at weekends and immediately prior to Christmas through December.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager says: “This year’s entertainment programme will bring a distinct Christmas feel to the Centre to complement traders' activities and we encourage shoppers to make Yate their first stop for this year’s shopping.”
From Saturday, 4th December and Sunday, 5th December - and subsequent weekends - Santa’s Grotto will be open in the Central Square for limited periods only, full details of which are available on the Centre’s website below.
Each Grotto visitor will receive a free sticker and certificate and it is suggested there is a £1 donation per Santa meet and greet to raise funds for... Read more >>
Children's Christmas Film Screening
Yate Shopping Centre
At an onsite cinema in Central Square, there will be special screenings of two Christmas classics - ‘The Snowman’ and ‘The Snowman and The Snowdog’ - between 10am and 4pm on the hour every hour, the former on Tuesday, 21st December and latter on Thursday, 23rd December.
Full details of all the Centre’s Christmas activities can be found on the website below.
10.30am: Christmas Craft Sessions
Yate Library
Christmas Craft Sessions for primary age children.
Thursday 21st December 10.30-11.30am
Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open at weekends and immediately prior to Christmas through December.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager says: “This year’s entertainment programme will bring a distinct Christmas feel to the Centre to complement traders' activities and we encourage shoppers to make Yate their first stop for this year’s shopping.”
From Saturday, 4th December and Sunday, 5th December - and subsequent weekends - Santa’s Grotto will be open in the Central Square for limited periods only, full details of which are available on the Centre’s website below.
Each Grotto visitor will receive a free sticker and certificate and it is suggested there is a £1 donation per Santa meet and greet to raise funds for... Read more >>
Children's Christmas Film Screening
Yate Shopping Centre
At an onsite cinema in Central Square, there will be special screenings of two Christmas classics - ‘The Snowman’ and ‘The Snowman and The Snowdog’ - between 10am and 4pm on the hour every hour, the former on Tuesday, 21st December and latter on Thursday, 23rd December.
Full details of all the Centre’s Christmas activities can be found on the website below.
Christmas Eve
Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open at weekends and immediately prior to Christmas through December.
Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager says: “This year’s entertainment programme will bring a distinct Christmas feel to the Centre to complement traders' activities and we encourage shoppers to make Yate their first stop for this year’s shopping.”
From Saturday, 4th December and Sunday, 5th December - and subsequent weekends - Santa’s Grotto will be open in the Central Square for limited periods only, full details of which are available on the Centre’s website below.
Each Grotto visitor will receive a free sticker and certificate and it is suggested there is a £1 donation per Santa meet and greet to raise funds for... Read more >>
3pm: It Begins (Again) at Bethlehem
St John's Church
3-5pm
A Crib event taking the form of a journey witnessing the proceedings in Bethlehem leading up to Jesus' birth. On the journey you will meet Angel Gabriel and other angels, shepherds, the innkeeper, the wise men and of course Mary and Joseph.
The event is devised to ensure groups are able to safely distance from each other.
3pm: Crib Service
St John's Church, Old Sodbury
3-4pm
A short service especially for children to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
8pm: First Communion of Christmas
St James the Elder, Horton
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas!
11.15am: Family Communion
St John's Church, Old Sodbury
11.15am-12.15pm
Boxing Day
Bank Holiday: Christmas Day (substitute)
Bank Holiday: Boxing Day (substitute)
New Year's Eve
Happy New Year!
Bank Holiday: New Year's Day (substitute)
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