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Saturday 9th November 2024

10am: Vintage Jumble Sale
Rangeworthy Village Hall

10am-1pm - Free Admission & Free Parking - Dog Friendly

The Vintage Jumble Sales have become a firm favourite with locals and those from further afield on the lookout for vintage bargains. Some of your favourite Vintage & Handmade Fair dealers, collectors & vintage fans will be having a clear out and offering lovely goodies at bargain prices.

Why not come along and join in the fun? There will be all sorts of vintage treasures to be found at great prices. Homewares, textiles, toys, books, ephemera, clothing and much more... something for everyone... you never know what you may find!

The hall will be full to capacity with tables piled high with bargains galore, so come along and relive the days of the good old village jumble... Read more >>

www.vintageandhandmade.co.uk/
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Saturday 16th November 2024

10am: By The Woods Craft and Gift Fayre
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

10am to 4pm

Local crafts, paper craft supplies, gifts and collectables, cakes and refreshments.

For more info or to book a stall please visit the website or email below.

www.bythewoods.co.uk/
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Saturday 23rd November 2024

11am: Yate's Sparkling Christmas Community Festival
Yate Shopping Centre

The lights will sparkle to welcome Christmas 2024 into Yate.
Yate Shopping Centre’s Christmas Festive Day is on Saturday 23rd November starting at 11am and culminating when Santa turns on the Centre’s lights at 5pm.

In between there will be endless free Christmas fun and entertainment including children’s fairground rides, Postman Pat with his van (write a letter to Santa), Paddington and many more meet and greets, roaming magicians, a balloon modeller, and scores of musical acts.

Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager: “Once again this year the Centre’s festivities will focus on the community with local choirs and groups entertaining visitors as we head towards Christmas. The traditional Santa’s Grotto will open the... Read more >>

www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk

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Sunday 24th November 2024

2pm: Stir Up Sunday - Make Your Christmas Pudding
St John's Church, Old Sodbury

Come and make your own Christmas Pudding - stirring starts at 2pm or 3pm.

Tickets £8.50 per pudding - booking essential. Please click or email below to secure yours now.

All ingredients, bowls and instructions provided by our resident chef! There will also be Christmas craft activities available for children and refreshments and Christmas fare available to purchase on the day.

Join us for an entertaining afternoon!

www.ticketsource.co.uk/stirup2024
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Monday 25th November 2024

7pm: Christmas Wreath Workshops
Hatherell's Yard

The Sodbury Florist are excited to be holding our Christmas wreath workshops again this year.

Monday 25th November 7pm
Sunday 8th December 11am

If you are unable join us but would like to create your own beautiful wreath we have the Kits available for collection or delivery.

Book online, over the phone or in the shop.

www.sodburyflorist.co.uk/workshop...

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Tuesday 26th November 2024

7.30pm: Sodbury & District Flower Club Open Christmas Demo
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Sodbury and District Flower Arrangement Society - Open Christmas Demonstration in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall by NAFAS Demonstator Arnaud Metairie presenting 'Festive, Floral, Fantasy'.

7:30pm, Doors open 6:30pm. Bar, Raffle and Sales Table. Tickets £12 from Pauline Holder 01454 776361 or Rosemary Cummins 0117 9373836.

www.mysodbury.co.uk/sodbury/d/518...

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Wednesday 27th November 2024

3pm: Crib Festival 2024
St John's Church & Centre

Wednesday November 27th and Thursday 28th: 3-6pm
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th: 10am-6pm
Sunday 1st Dec: 11am–5pm

Wednesday November 27th
9:30am-2:30pm School Visits
3—6pm Public Viewing and Crib Café

Yes, it's back! St John's is relaunching the much-loved Crib Festival, and this year's theme is "Joy to the World".

It's an annual community celebration and family event that Sodbury Vale Benefice has been putting on since 2011. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through the medium of nativity crib scenes from around the world. Around 150-200 cribs are on display for viewing during the first week of Advent.

There are also activities for children as well as a Crib Cafe serving refreshments.

svbcofe.org.uk/cribfest-2024/
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Thursday 28th November 2024

3pm: Crib Festival 2024
St John's Church & Centre

Wednesday November 27th and Thursday 28th: 3-6pm
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th: 10am-6pm
Sunday 1st Dec: 11am–5pm

Thursday November 28th
9:30am-2:30pm School Visits
3—6pm Public Viewing and Crib Café

Yes, it's back! St John's is relaunching the much-loved Crib Festival, and this year's theme is "Joy to the World".

It's an annual community celebration and family event that Sodbury Vale Benefice has been putting on since 2011. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through the medium of nativity crib scenes from around the world. Around 150-200 cribs are on display for viewing during the first week of Advent.

There are also activities for children as well as a Crib Cafe serving refreshments.

svbcofe.org.uk/cribfest-2024/
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Friday 29th November 2024

10am: Crib Festival 2024
St John's Church & Centre

Wednesday November 27th and Thursday 28th: 3-6pm
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th: 10am-6pm
Sunday 1st Dec: 11am–5pm

Friday November 29th
10am-6pm: Crib Café
2-5pm: U3A Sea Shanty Singers performing a selection of
traditional festive songs

Yes, it's back! St John's is relaunching the much-loved Crib Festival, and this year's theme is "Joy to the World".

It's an annual community celebration and family event that Sodbury Vale Benefice has been putting on since 2011. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through the medium of nativity crib scenes from around the world. Around 150-200 cribs are on display for viewing during the first week of Advent.

There are also activities for children as well as a Crib Cafe... Read more >>

svbcofe.org.uk/cribfest-2024/
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Jack & The Beanstalk
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Performances at 5pm and 7pm

From the people that bought you Goldilocks & The Three Bears & The Cartoon Circus Live, Lemon Jelly Pantos returns with Jack & The Beanstalk, the pantomime that reaches new heights!

Join Jack, Dame Trott, Daisy & a whole host of magical characters in this years GIANT of a pantomime. Can Jack get his head out of the clouds for long enough to save the day?

Featuring all the traditional pantomime ingredients, this one hour, laughter packed show features colourful characters, GIANT sized jokes, fantastic music, lavish costumes & stunning sets.

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Saturday 30th November 2024

10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre

Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.

Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.

www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/

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10am: Crib Festival 2024
St John's Church & Centre

Wednesday November 27th and Thursday 28th: 3-6pm
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th: 10am-6pm
Sunday 1st Dec: 11am–5pm

Saturday November 30th
10am-6pm Crib Café
11am-1pm Sodbury Handbell Ringers, including a chance to have a go
3-5pm Ross - Sodbury’s Busker

Yes, it's back! St John's is relaunching the much-loved Crib Festival, and this year's theme is "Joy to the World".

It's an annual community celebration and family event that Sodbury Vale Benefice has been putting on since 2011. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through the medium of nativity crib scenes from around the world. Around 150-200 cribs are on display for viewing during the first week of Advent.

There are also activities for children as well... Read more >>

svbcofe.org.uk/cribfest-2024/
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4pm: Christmas Wreath Making
Badminton Estate

4-6pm

Get into the festive spirit at Badminton!

The session will include everything you need to create your own wreath to take home and decorate your door this Christmas. Classes are run by The Sodbury Florist in the Old Kitchen at Badminton Estate.

Mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies will also be served.

www.badmintonestate.com/home/events/
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6.30pm: Christmas Wreath Making
Badminton Estate

6.30-8.30pm

Get into the festive spirit at Badminton!

The session will include everything you need to create your own wreath to take home and decorate your door this Christmas. Classes are run by The Sodbury Florist in the Old Kitchen at Badminton Estate.

Mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies will also be served.

www.badmintonestate.com/home/events/
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Sunday 1st December 2024

10am: By The Woods Craft and Gift Fayre at Victorian Day
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

10am to 4pm (possibly 5pm)

Sunday 1st/8th December - (Awaiting Victorian Day confirmation)

Local crafts, paper craft supplies, gifts and collectables, cakes and refreshments.

For more info or to book a stall please visit the website or email below.

www.bythewoods.co.uk/
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10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre

Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.

Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.

www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/

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11am: Chipping Sodbury Christmas Sunday (formerly Victorian Day)
Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury

The 1st Sunday in December heralds the arrival of Chipping Sodbury Christmas Sunday! (Formerly known as Victorian Day)

The event will run 11am-5.30pm with The Original Santa Float arriving at 5pm.

We have a full stage of entertainment booked, a New Free Santa Visit in the courtyard open 11.00-3pm!

Live Donkeys, a free craft area and bouncy snowglobe, fun in the Grammar school, Funfair Rides and Christmas entertainment galore! Amazing Raffle prizes up for grabs.

Not forgetting all the amazing independent businesses opening for Sunday trade and over 50 stalls to shop with!

Exciting news: St John’s church are back and will also be open with their crib festival and By The Woods Craft Fair is on 10am-4pm in the Town Hall.

This is... Read more >>

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11am: Crib Festival 2024
St John's Church & Centre

Wednesday November 27th and Thursday 28th: 3-6pm
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th: 10am-6pm
Sunday 1st Dec: 11am–5pm

Sunday December 1st
11am-5pm Crib Café
2-4pm The Ardeton Ensemble, performing a selection of
Advent and Christmas Music

Yes, it's back! St John's is relaunching the much-loved Crib Festival, and this year's theme is "Joy to the World".

It's an annual community celebration and family event that Sodbury Vale Benefice has been putting on since 2011. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through the medium of nativity crib scenes from around the world. Around 150-200 cribs are on display for viewing during the first week of Advent.

There are also activities for children as well as a Crib Cafe serving... Read more >>

svbcofe.org.uk/cribfest-2024/
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Friday 6th December 2024

5.30pm: Ye Olde Christmas Shopping Evening
Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury

Embrace the magic of Chipping Sodbury this Christmas during our late night shopping evening.

We also have special events happening in Hatherell's Yard and The Courtyard between The Wool Cellar & Heather Norman Hats, and a few more surprises along the way!

Snap a family photo in Hatherell's Yard on our giant Inflatable sleigh !

There's also guaranteed snow in the Yard this Christmas, so wrap up warm!

There's Mulled wine at Koala Kreations.
11 Market stalls to browse and shops open in the Yard.
Thank you to DJ Bridgee'o's Entertainments for sponsorship this Christmas.

We will also be supporting Blonde Angels Street Team during our events.

The Courtyard @ The Wool Cellar & Heather Norman Hats will hold a magical winter... Read more >>

www.sodburychamber.co.uk/

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7pm: A Christmas Cabaret
Horton and Little Sodbury Village Hall

Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7:30.

Tickets are £15 (and include a free mince pie, a glass of mulled wine and a raffle ticket) and available from Caroline via caroline@bannistersfamily.co.uk.

Also, that night, we will be launching the traditional Village Christmas e-Card, which, this year, will be supporting local charities.

So please, book your tickets and come along to a magical evening of entertainment, and you can “sign” the village Christmas Card at the same time.

www.halsvh.org.uk/
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Saturday 7th December 2024

10am: Original Vintage & Handmade Christmas Fair
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

10am-3pm, £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 as decorations for the home & tree.

Our popular tearoom will be back with lashings of tea & coffee & scrumptious festive... Read more >>

www.vintageandhandmade.co.uk/

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10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre

Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.

Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.

www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/

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Sunday 8th December 2024

10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre

Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.

Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.

www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/

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11am: Christmas Wreath Workshops
Hatherell's Yard

The Sodbury Florist are excited to be holding our Christmas wreath workshops again this year.

Monday 25th November 7pm
Sunday 8th December 11am

If you are unable join us but would like to create your own beautiful wreath we have the Kits available for collection or delivery.

Book online, over the phone or in the shop.

www.sodburyflorist.co.uk/workshop...

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Tuesday 10th December 2024

7.30pm: Yate Choral Society Concert: Unto Us A Child Is Born!
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Yate Choral Society present 'Unto Us A Child Is Born!', a Christmas concert of carols and readings, with Conductor Graham Coatman.

Tickets £12 (under 16 free) from Chipping Sodbury Tourist Information Centre, or call 01454 313907 for info/tickets.

www.yatechoralsociety.co.uk

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7.30pm: Sodbury & District Flower Club Christmas Wreath Making
Old Grammar School Rooms

Sodbury and District Flower Arrangement Society Christmas Wreath making

Cost £7.50 plus materials. Booking essential. Contact Kate Bryant katebryant186@gmail.com for more information.

www.mysodbury.co.uk/sodbury/d/518...
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Wednesday 11th December 2024

2pm: Yate and Chipping Sodbury GAC Christmas Concert
St Mary's Church, Yate

2pm till 3pm

Celebrate Christmas with the Yate & Chipping Sodbury Good Afternoon Choir, with children from St Paul’s Catholic School.

Free admission with a retiring collection for the charity Blonde Angels.

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Saturday 14th December 2024

10am: Begin Writing Christmas Workshop
St Lawrence Parish Hall

12.30-3pm

Be inspired by prompts and mince pies to create your own stories, poems and memoirs.

Marie Day has been writing for several years. Her stories are featured in Oxford Flash Fiction, National Flash Fiction Day, Writementor magazine, Paperbound and Paper Lanterns magazine. In 2024 she was Joint Winner of the Henshaw Press Short Story competition.

www.beginwriting.co.uk/
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10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre

Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.

Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.

www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/

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Shooting Stars Youth Theatre present “Elf Jr”
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Shooting Stars Youth Theatre present “Elf Jr”

Tickets £12.00 3 performances 1.30pm, 4.00pm and 8.00pm

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Sunday 15th December 2024

10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre

Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.

Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.

www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/

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Friday 20th December 2024

6pm: Carol Service
St Adeline's, Little Sodbury

Our traditional annual carol service.

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7.45pm: Countdown to Christmas
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

As one of the most performed Christmas shows in the country, with an estimated 400 festive performances due to take place this year alone, 'Countdown to Christmas' has fast become a Christmas institution in its own right.

Now in it's seventh season of festive touring shows, and returning for its fourth consecutive annual visit to Chipping Sodbury's Town Hall, this magical show is sure to fill everyone who sees it with festive cheer.

The show's performed as the ultimate live 'Musical' advent calendar, counting down through some of the greatest Christmas hits ever recorded. Just think of your favourite ‘Now That’s What I call - Christmas’ album, mixed with a sprinkling of ‘Michael Bublé's Christmas Magic’, all washed down with... Read more >>

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Saturday 21st December 2024

10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre

Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.

Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.

www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/

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Sunday 22nd December 2024

10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre

Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.

Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.

www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/

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Carol Services
St John's Church, Old Sodbury

Our traditional annual carol services

Horton 11.15am
Old Sodbury 3.00pm
Chipping Sodbury 7.00pm

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Monday 23rd December 2024

10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre

Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.

Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.

www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/

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Tuesday 24th December 2024

Christmas Eve

10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre

Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.

Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.

www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/

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5pm: Christmas Eve Services around Sodbury Vale Benefice

Old Sodbury Crib Service 3.00pm
Chipping Sodbury Christingle 3.00pm and 4.30pm
Horton First communion of Christmas 6.00 pm
Chipping Sodbury First Communion of Christmas (midnight mass) 11.30pm

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Wednesday 25th December 2024

Christmas Day

Merry Christmas!

Bank Holiday: Christmas Day

www.gov.uk/bank-holidays

8pm: Christmas Day Communion Services
St John's Church & Centre

Chipping Sodbury Christmas Communion 9.30 am
Old Sodbury Christmas Communion 11.15 am

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Thursday 26th December 2024

Boxing Day

Bank Holiday: Boxing Day

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Tuesday 31st December 2024

New Year's Eve

7.30pm: New Year's Eve Black & Gold Ball
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Back by popular demand, Chipping Sodbury's HUGE New Year's Eve celebration is back!

Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink in our bar then step inside our Winter Wonderland and prepare for an unforgettable evening as our party band 'Limited Edition' bring all the dance-floor fillers and our resident DJ Wes Figg keeps the party going!

Lounge bar opens: 7pm
Main Hall opens: 7:30pm
Live entertainment all evening
Bar closes and party ends: 1:00am

Dress to impress including something Black or Gold or both!

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Wednesday 1st January 2025

Happy New Year!

Bank Holiday: New Year's Day

www.gov.uk/bank-holidays



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