Christmas Activities & Events - December 2015

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1 Christmas Activities & Events - December 2015 If you would like any further information please contact the Family Information Service on or us at fis.cs@dudley.gov.uk or visit the website Aladdin Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Ltd, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB Saturday 19th December Sunday 31st January 2016 Birmingham Hippodrome s spectacular pantomime extravaganza Aladdin stars Marti Pellow as Abanazar, Julian Clary as Slave of the Ring, Lee Mead as Aladdin and Matt Slack as Wishee Washee. Packed with sensational special effects, a magical 3D flying carpet ride, laugh-out -loud comedy, and an Aladdin s cave of lavish sets and costumes, this year s pantomime will be everything you could wish for! Book your seats now for a magic carpet ride you won t want to miss! Recommended for age 3+, no one under 3 will be admitted. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets and find out days and times of performances or contact box office for further 3 99 Arley Arboretum - Meet Santa & Elf Upper Arley, Arley, Bewdley, DY12 1XJ Saturday 5th - Sunday 20th December 2015 This year Santa will be here in his grotto waiting to hear what your little ones want for Christmas every weekend leading up to Christmas! Santa's Grotto prices are 5 per child if pre-booked through the estate office or 5.50 per child on the door. Throughout the whole of December children go free into Arley Arboretum and there will also be a free elf trail! Contact provider for further details. 2 12

2 Autism Friendly Film Screening - The Good Dinosaur Autism West Midlands - Dads Group Cineworld, Kenmare Way, Wolverhampton, WV11 1TZ Showcase Cinema, Castlegate Way, Dudley, DY1 4TA Autism West Midlands, George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1NU Sunday 6th December 2015, 11am What if the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs had missed? 'The Good Dinosaur' imagines an Earth where dinosaurs never died out and now co-exist with humans. This fun-filled journey of two unlikely heroes is one of ultimate friendship. As a young Apatosaurus named Arlo and a feral boy named Spot learn the power of confronting their fears in this strange new world, together they discover who they are truly meant to be. These screenings differ to regular screenings as the lights are left on, volume levels are reduced, there are no trailers or adverts and you can take your own refreshments. See the website or call for further information or to book tickets Sunday 13th December 2015, 10am What if the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs had missed? 'The Good Dinosaur' imagines an Earth where dinosaurs never died out and now co-exist with humans. This fun-filled journey of two unlikely heroes is one of ultimate friendship. As a young Apatosaurus named Arlo and a feral boy named Spot learn the power of confronting their fears in this strange new world, together they discover who they are truly meant to be. Autism friendly means the lights are on, the volume is turned down, you can take your own refreshments, there are no trailers and are free to move around the cinema. See the website or call to book your tickets Thursday 17th December 2015, 7pm - 9pm Come along to our Dads group every last Thursday of the month. Learn more about autism, discuss ideas and strategies to help manage behaviour & meet other dads who have children with autism. Dads need to register for the group and once registered can attend as and when they like. For more information and to book, contact Tony on or tonys@autismwestmidlands.org.uk

3 Autism West Midlands Advice Sessions Baby Sensory Christmas Party Autism West Midlands, George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1NU The Store House, Albion Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3EE Monday 7th December 2015, 9.30am pm Autism advice sessions one-to-one advice and guidance for parents / carers of individuals on the autism spectrum. Please book an appointment in advance. For further information or to book an appointment contact Amanda Phillips on or amandap@autismwestmidlands.org.uk Saturday 5th December 2015, sessions at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3.30pm 0 1 Christmas party at The Store House, Brierley Hill. Open to everyone aged from birth to 13 months. Dress your babies up and take some studio pictures which may make a fab Xmas present for grandparents or just simply a beautiful memory of your Baby's 1st Christmas with Baby Sensory. Party costs for one baby and 2 adults. To book your place, please contact Jas Bansal on or book online by referring to the website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' Baggeridge Country Park - Santa Visits Baggeridge Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End, Dudley, DY3 4HB Monday 21st - Wednesday 23rd December 2015 Santa will be coming to Baggeride Tea Rooms. Help him bake for his Elfs. Bookings only by calling and for further details and times when he will be visiting. Ballet Cymru: Cinderella Stourbridge Town Hall, Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AA Saturday 5th December 2015, 8pm Ballet Cymru, nominated by the Critics Circle UK National Dance Awards in 2013 as Best Independent Company and winners of the 2014 Best Large Scale Dance Production at the Theatre Critics of Wales Awards presents a sparkling and refreshing ballet based on the eternal fairy tale - Cinderella. Featuring choreography by Creative Wales Award winner Darius James and costumes by Welsh designer Steve Denton, Ballet Cymru bring to life this timeless story using the company s unique blend of classical technique and storytelling. Tickets cost 16 for adults, 10 for children and a family of four, 44. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets or contact box office for further

4 Bewdley Museum - Santa's Grotto Birmingham Museum And Art Gallery - Santa's Grotto Bewdley Museum & Tourist Information, Load Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AE Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3DH Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December 2015, 12pm - 3pm. Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto for one weekend only at Bewdley Museum. Cost: 3 per child which includes a gift. Contact provider for further details Saturday 5th - Sunday 20th December Grotto opens from 10.30am pm & 1.30pm pm Meet Father Christmas in his Grotto at the Mini Museum every weekend in December and receive a small gift. Cost: 3.50 per child. Black Country Museum - Carols By Candlelight Black Country Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ Sunday 13th December 2015, 2.30pm Join the Friends of the Museum as they bring the 1837 Darby Hand Chapel to life for a traditional candlelit carol service conjuring up all the atmosphere of Christmas past. Starting at 2.30pm, the service takes place in the Museum's historic Darby Hand Chapel and includes a traditional carol service. For this activity, there is a limited amount of seating and places will need to be pre-booked by calling Alan Carter on

5 Black Country Museum - Christmas In The Home Black Country Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ Saturday 21st November - Sunday 20th December 2015 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Witness some festive domestic bliss in the Museum s Christmas in the Home seasonal activities. The period houses and cottages will each be running their own activities and demonstrations, taking visitors back to the sights, sounds and smells of a magical Christmas past for their Christmas in the Home weekends. Step inside period cottages and houses and help costumed characters create a host of fabulous festive recipes from the one and only Mrs Beeton s Book of Household Management. All the family can get involved to help stir the sixpence into the Christmas pudding in the Museum s historic kitchens. Head on over to the Canalside Village where you ll find mince pies being made in the back to backs as well as gingerbread men being made over a 1920s cast iron range. There will be plenty of traditional activities to get hands on with too. Why not help out the costumed characters with some make do and mend Christmas decorations? Or you could craft and take away your very own spiced orange pomander to fill your home with the traditional smells of Christmas. Bowlplex Christmas Party Time Bowl Plex, Castlegate Way, Dudley, DY1 4TA Monday 2nd November - Saturday 26th December 2015 Bowlplex is the perfect venue for your 2015 Christmas Party whether you're with good friends, family or work colleagues. You will get two games of bowling, certificates for the best (and worst) bowler, santa hat each and a drink each from our selection at the bar. Upgrade your package with a festive platter packed with finger licking feast thats great to share, including; chicken goujons, slider burgers, pigs in blankets and loads more. Contact provider for further details.

6 Bowlplex New Years Eve Party Bowl Plex, Castlegate Way, Dudley, DY1 4TA Thursday 31st December 2015, 9pm onwards Where will you be when Big Ben strikes midnight this New Year s Eve? At Bowlplex our New Year s Eve party package is perfect for celebrating with friends and family in absolute style! Everyone gets there very own bowling lane for the entire evening, Unlimited bowling, Sharing party platter meal, Drinks brought to your lane at midnight, Glow bowling and party atmosphere. Welcoming in 2016 won t need to break the bank either. When you re ready to book simply go online or give us a call. Be sure to book early, lanes are filling fast! Brierley Hill Christmas Festival 6k Santa Jog The Dell Sports Stadium, Bryce Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 4NE Saturday 5th December Registration from 9.30am am. Event Starts at 11.30am Brierley Hill Christmas Festival Children's Santa Jog The Dell Sports Stadium, Bryce Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 4NE The 6km jog route will start with one lap of the stadium then straight out onto the Stourbridge Extension Canal and head southwest for just over 1km. At the junction with the main Stourbridge Canal the route doglegs over the Canal bridge and follows the Stourbridge Canal (which joins with the Dudley Canal at Delph locks) to reach the Waterfront. The jog finishes outside the Offices of Age UK, Dudley at Springboard Centre, Units 44-47, Waterfront East, Level Street DY5 1XJ. There will be free parking at both the Dell and the Waterfront. The Santa Jog is not a race, but the first woman and man to finish will be timed and receive a prize. They will also set the course 'record' for next year. The entry fee is 5 and free for year olds. For further information, contact Dudley CVS or brierleyhillsantajog@fastmail.co.uk Saturday 5th December Registration from 9.30am -10am. Event Starts at 10.15am The Wheelchair friendly course at the Dell Stadium is free for children aged 5-11 years. Children can choose to run 400m, 800m 1.2k or 1.6k equivalent to 1, 2, 3 or 4 laps of the track. They can even change their mind part way through! Children can run on their own or be accompanied by an adult. It's all about having fun and getting involved, so the Children's Jog won't be timed. For further information, contact Dudley CVS or brierleyhillsantajog@fastmail.co.uk. 5 11

7 Brierley Hill Civic Hall - Family Christmas Fayre Brierley Hill Civic Hall - Festive Family Fun Brierley Hill Library - Christmas Decorations Craft Activities Brierley Hill Musical Theatre Company - Festive Family Variety Show Buffery Park - Santa On The Park Butterfly Children's Centre - Christmas Fun Day Brierley Hill Civic Hall, Bank Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3DH Brierley Hill Civic Hall, Bank Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3DH Brierley Hill Library, 122 High Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3ET Brierley Hill Civic Hall, Bank Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3DH The Paradise Centre, Buffery Park, Dudley, DY2 8SH Butterfly Childrens Centre, Lye Bypass, Stourbridge, DY9 8HT Saturday 5th December 2015, 1pm - 4pm Brierley Hill Civic Hall are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. There will also be Santa's Grotto, Arts & Crafts and Face Painting. Contact provider for further Saturday 5th December 2015, 6pm - 9pm Family fun event with UV Puppet Show and disco. Tickets: 5 for a family of 4. 1 for each additional. For more info contact Nicki at Dudley CVS on Saturday 5th December 2015, 10am - 4pm As part of the 'celebrate' theme for December, there will be Christmas Decorations Craft Activities at Brierley Hill Library. Drop in anytime between 10am - 4pm. Contact the library for further details Sunday 6th December 2015, 2pm - 4pm Festive Family Variety Show by Brierley Hill Musical Theatre Company. Special treat for local families. Admission by ticket only in advance. For more information, please contact Eileen at Dudley CVS on Sunday 13th December 2015, 12pm - 4pm Come and visit Santa and get your christmas present at Buffery Park Paradise Centre. Tickets cost 1 each and are available at Kates Hill Children's Centre, 12pm - 1pm or Sledmere School (reception), 3.20pm. Free refreshments for all! Saturday 5th December, 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am and Wednesday 9th December 2015, 9.30am, 11am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm and 6pm Come and meet Santa at our Christmas fun days. There's songs, snow machines, Christmas crafts, grotto and much more. Sesssions must be booked by calling

8 Cadbury World - Christmas Celebration Weekends Cadbury Ltd, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 2LU Saturday 5th - Wednesday 23rd December 2015 Discover 14 chocolatey zones and whole host of seasonal activities for all the family, every Saturday and Sunday till 20th December... PLUS 22nd and 23rd December! Tickets include entry to the Sleeping Beauty pantomime and the brand new Santa show! See Santa in his brand NEW show! A festive day out wouldn't be complete without seeing the jolly man himself! Now the star of his very own stage show, the brand new Santa experience is packed full of festive fun and music the whole family can enjoy. Armed with a sack full of Christmas gifts for his elves to hand out to visiting children, the exclusive Cadbury World Santa Show is not to be missed. Cadbury World - Sleeping Beauty Pantomime Shows Cadbury Ltd, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 2LU Sunday 27th - Wednesday 30th December 2015 Join the classic pantomime fun with Princess Aurora and friends starring in Sleeping Beauty and the Chuckle Bean fairy. A magical performance full of giggles and songs. There will be lots of fun and silliness from the Palace handyman Silly Billy but is the Wicked Queen about to ruin the part? With the help of the magical Chuckle Bean Fairy, a rather good looking Prince and a wonderful audience, will Princess Aurora achieve her 'happily ever after'? There are pantomime shows at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm, around 30 minutes long each.contact provider for further Carols By Candlelight Bodenham Arboretum, Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5TB Saturday 19th December pm for a 5pm start Traditional Christmas carols in the farmyard surrounded by the Nativity Scene. Led by the Reverand Jan Ashton. Tickets available to purchase from the visitors centre. Cost: 2.50 per person or 10 a family (2 adults 3 children) to include refreshments. Contact provider for further details.

9 Carols In The Caverns Christmas At Sandwell Valley Park Christmas Carol Singalong Dudley Canal Trust Ltd, Dudley Canal & Limestone Mines, Dudley, DY1 4SB Sandwell Park Farm Visitor Centre, Salters Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BG Brierley Hill Civic Hall, Bank Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3DH Sunday 13th & 20th December 2015, boat departs at 6pm. 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 Cathederal Arch to Singing Cavern, hear the tunnels come alive to festive favourites including Ding Dong, Merrily on High, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Coventry Carol and Silent Night. Tickets cost and there will be refreshments on sale at Gongoozlers on the canal side. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information' to book tickets Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December 2015, 10am - 6pm Come along and enjoy Christmas at Sandwell Valley Park, featuring crafts, carols and brass and jazz bands. There will be children s activities, which include Punch and Judy, pony cart rides, face painting, street performers and magicians. It ll be a fantastic Christmas shopping experience too, with craft stalls, gifts, real Christmas trees and local and fresh produce in our farm shop and there s festive fare. Admission is 3.25 for adults; 2.75 for children / over 60s; 13 family ticket (2 adults and 3 children). Call for further details Saturday 5th December 2015, 4.30pm pm The Brierley Hill Community are organising a fun, singalong Christmas Carol gathering outside Brierley Hill Civic. Please come along and join in.

10 Christmas Ice Rink At Webbs, Wychbold Webbs of Wychbold, Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa, WR9 0DG Friday 7th November Sunday 3rd January 2016 Nothing makes you feel more festive than ice skating outdoors on real ice, it s fantastic fun for all the family. The ice rink at Webbs Wychbold will be open 7 days a week, including some evening sessions. Each session is 45 minutes long and the ticket price includes skate hire. This year our biggest ever rink has a clear roof, so you can skate whatever the weather but still enjoy the outdoors experience. Refreshments will be available rinkside from the Christmas Café to make the experience complete. Booking in advance is the only way to guarantee entry to the Ice Rink on the day / time you require. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' for opening times as these may vary. Church In The Community Christmas Craft Fayre Withymoor Lakeside Church, 3 Turners Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 2PG Saturday 5th December 2015, 12pm - 3pm Church in the Community, Withymoor are holding a christmas craft fayre. Come and join us for crafts, Christmas food, carols and more. All are welcome. Contact provider for further Cinderella Barclaycard Arena, King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2AA Sunday 20th - Thursday 24th December 2015 Cinderella takes centre stage this December in a panto like no other, so get ready Birmingham for the world s BIGGEST panto at the Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham!Funny men Bradley Walsh and Paul O Grady are joined by children s TV favourites Dick and Dom and a cast of over 100 performers (we told you it was big) to take you on a magical journey of love, friendship and surprises. With more singing, dancing and jokes than you can shake a magic wand at; prepare to be wowed by aerial acrobatics, amazed by 3D special effects and to be part of the action from start to finish. Cinderella with a twist, this family show is bigger, funnier and more fabulous than you ve ever seen before. Make all your wishes come true. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets and find out days and times of performances or contact box office for further

11 Cinderella: A Fairytale M A C Birmingham, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH Thursday 3rd December Saturday 9th January When Ella s mother dies, she is brought up by her devoted and loving father who teaches her the names and calls of the woodland birds that surround their home. But when her father marries again, Ella s peaceful life is turned upside down by a host of new and unpleasant relations. It appears her only allies are the feathered friends who roost in the trees, but they are no ordinary birds. With their quirky visual style, crystal-clear storytelling, original live music and pitch-perfect ensemble acting, director Sally Cookson and team bring this classic tale of fortunes reversed startlingly and imaginatively to life. Recommended for age 6+. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets and find out days and times of performances or contact box office for further Clent Hills - A Woodland Christmas Clent Hills, Adams Hill, Clent, Stourbridge, DY9 9PS Sunday 13th & 20th December Trails at 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm Cole Street Methodist Church Christmas Fayre Colley Lane Christmas Fayre Cole Street, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9PA Colley Lane,, Halesowen, B63 2TN Come along and Take part in an interactive, multi -sensory trail around the Clent Hills, to find our green Father Christmas in his woodland home. There are things to make along the way and each child will receive a gift. A family-friendly adventure with a gift for every child. Cost: 5 per child. Meet outside the cafe at Nimmings Wood car park and please wear sturdy walking shoes and come dressed for the weather. Times may vary so please contact the provider for further information, call or laura.smart@nationaltrust.org.uk. Saturday 5th December 2015, 12pm - 3pm Cole Street Methodist Church are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact provider for further Friday 11th December 2015, 3.15pm Colley Lane Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further

12 Copthorne Hotel - New Year s Eve Family Party Copthorne Hotels, The Copthorne Hotel, Brierley Hill, DY5 1UR Thursday 31st December 2015 Bring the whole family to celebrate and welcome in the new year at Faradays Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious buffet, children's entertainment and our resident DJ, who will see you into Contact provider for further details and to book your place. Coseley Library - Christmas Craft Olaf Coseley Library, Castle Street, Bilston, WV14 9DW Tuesday 22nd December 2015, 11am As part of the 'celebrate' theme for December, there will be a Christmas Craft Olaf Activity at Coseley Library. Contact the library for further details. Cotwall End Christmas Fayre Cotwell End Primary School, Cotwall End Road, Dudley, DY3 3YG Saturday 5th December 2015, 11am - 2pm Cotwall End Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further Dudley Borough Christmas Concert Dudley Concert Hall, St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 1HP Wednesday 16th December 2015, 7pm Dudley Borough Christmas Concert featuring Advanced Strings, Advanced Wind and Brass Bands and Woodwind Esemble. Cost: 5 for adults and 4 for children. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets or contact box office for further

13 Dudley Canal Trust - Santa Special Boat Trips Dudley Canal Trust Ltd, Dudley Canal & Limestone Mines, Dudley, DY1 4SB Saturday 5th - Tuesday 22nd December 2015, 10am - 5pm. Trips last 1 hour and run every 30 minutes. 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 pantomime (this year it s Little Red Riding Hood) and, of course, gifts for all the children. These trips last an hour, with boats leaving every half hour between 10am and 5pm. They will run at weekends and variuous days throughout December. These events are always very popular and places are limited, so early booking is strongly advised. Cost: per person. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets and find out days and times of current boat trip availability. Dudley Library - Christmas Craft Fayre Dudley Library, St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 1HR Saturday 5th December 2015, 10am - 2pm Dudley Library are holding a christmas craft fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the library for further Dudley Museum And Art Gallery - Family Film Club Dudley Museum & Art Gallery, St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 1HP Saturday 19th December 2015, 1.30pm Family Film Club - A new experience suitable for families 5+. Watch a film in our Museum, films will link to our exhibitions or national events. Adults must be accompanied by a child. For further details, please call Dudley Museum And Art Gallery - Family Winter Trail Dudley Museum & Art Gallery, St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 1HP Saturday 5th - Thursday 24th December 2015, 10am - 4pm 4 99 Winter family trails. A simple and fun search around the Museum. Drop in at anytime, but allow 30 minutes. Please note, the museum is closed on Sundays Contact provider for further details. Dudley Performing Arts - Winter Dance Festival Stourbridge Town Hall, Crown Centre, Stourbridge, DY8 1YE Monday 14th December 2015, 7pm Dudley Performing Winter Dance Festival at Stourbridge Town Hall featuring DPA and School Dance Groups. Cost: 5 for adults and 4 for concessions. Contact Box Office to book your tickets.

14 Dudley Performing Arts - Winter Drama Performance Netherton Arts Centre, Northfield Road, Dudley, DY2 9ER Tuesday 15th December 2015, 7pm Dudley Performing Winter Drama Performance at Netherton Arts Centre featuring Buzz Theatre. Cost: 5 for adults and 4 for concessions. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets or contact box office for further Dudley Wood Christmas Fayre Dudley Wood Primary School, Dudley Wood Road, Dudley, DY2 0DB Thursday 10th December 2015, 3.30pm Dudley Wood Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. There will also be a visit from santa with a cost of 1.50 per child. Contact the school for further Fairhaven Primary - Christmas Family Craft Evening Fairhaven Primary School, Barnett Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 5PY Friday 11th December 2015, 6pm pm Fairhaven Friends will be holding a Christmas Family Craft Evening for all the family. On offer, will be a range of craft activities for the children, the chance to visit Father Christmas in the Grotto and other stalls including refreshments. Contact the school for further details. Friends Of Huntingtree Park Christmas Fayre Huntingtree Park Activity Centre, Huntingtree Road, Halesowen, B63 4HS Saturday 5th December 2015, 2pm - 4pm The Friends of Huntingtree Park are holding a Christmas fayre. Stallholders will be selling homemade knitted garments, refreshments and homemade cakes, books and bric-a-brac, toys and Christmas decorations. There will also be a tombola and a raffle. Contact provider for further Good Old Mr Scrooge Revival Fires, Apostolic Resource Centre, Wolverhampton Street, Dudley, DY1 3AL Wednesday 9th December 2015, 7.30pm Let Ebeneezer Scrooge take you on a Christmas adventure! You might just have the chance to bump into a few of your favourite Dickens characters along the way. A Panto for the whole family. Be enthrawled by the magic of David Copperfield and the plot twists of Oliver in this Old Curiousity Shop of a play. Family fun for your church this festive season. A brilliant evening suitable for all - come and be entertained and inspired! Costs: 5 for Adults, 4 for under 16's and concessions and 12 for family ticket (2 adults, 2 under 16's). Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets.

15 Gornal Library - Christmas Craft Gornal Library, Abbey Road, Gornal Wood, Dudley, DY3 2PG Tuesday 22nd December 2015, 2pm - 3pm As part of the 'celebrate' theme for December, there will be a Christmas Craft Snowman Mask Activity at Gornal Library. Contact the library for further details. Haden Hill House Museum - Christmas Family Fun Day Haden Hill House, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7JU Sunday 13th December 2015, 11am - 3pm Join us for some festive family fun for everyone at our Jack & The Beanstalk themed Christmas event, music; children s entertainment, kid s crafts, face painting, costumed character, live Christmas nativity animals and more, there may be a small charge for some activities. Santa will drop in to say hello but won t be in his grotto on this day. Contact provider for further details. Haden Hill House Museum - Santa In His Grotto Haden Hill House, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7JU Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December 2015, 11am - 3pm Visit Santa in his fairy-tale grotto, don t forget to bring your Christmas list! Cost: 2.50 per child which includes a small gift. Last ticket to see Santa is sold at 2.30pm. (Please be prepared there may be a queue, so your patience will be greatly appreciated). Contact provider for further details. Hairspray Alexandra Theatre Birmingham Ltd, Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS Monday 14th December Saturday 2nd January 2016 Hairspray is back, with a brand new production of the smash hit musical comedy. It s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! Hairspray is the irresistible feel-good show that is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away. Let your hair down and book now! Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets and find out days and times of performances or contact box office for further

16 Halesbury Christmas Fayre Halesowen Cricket Club - Kids Christmas Party Halesowen Library - Christmas Bauble Competition Halesowen Library - Christmas Craft Halesowen Library - Christmas Robin Craft Activity Halesowen Library - Frozen Sing Along Film Night Halesbury School, Feldon Lane, Halesowen, B62 9DR Halesowen Cricket Club, Grange Road, Halesowen, B63 3EG Halesowen Library, Queensway Mall, Cornbow Centre, Halesowen, B63 4AZ Halesowen Library, Queensway Mall, Cornbow Centre, Halesowen, B63 4AZ Halesowen Library, Queensway Mall, Cornbow Centre, Halesowen, B63 4AZ Halesowen Library, Queensway Mall, Cornbow Centre, Halesowen, B63 4AZ Sunday 13th December 2015, 12pm - 3pm Halesbury School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. There will be live music from the saxophonics, a visit from santa and children's activities. Entry on the door: Adults 1, Children 50p. Contact the school for further Sunday 6th December 2015, 2.30pm - 5pm Halesowne have an exciting Christmas Party for the kids. Your children will get the chance to play party games, dance along to music, and meet Santa who will give every child a gift. A lovely day for all involved to start off the festivities! Please book a place in advance by contacting Donna Tromans on Saturday 12th December 2015, 10am - 12pm with further drop in sessions up until the 18th December 2015 As part of the 'celebrate' theme for December, Halesowen Library will be running a christmas bauble competition from the 12th - 18th December. The winner will be chosen on the 21st December. Contact the library for further details Saturday 19th December 2015, 10am - 12pm As part of the 'celebrate' theme for December, there will be a Christmas Craft Activity at Halesowen Library which will also include Reindeer Food. Contact the library for further details Saturday 5th December 2015, 10am - 12pm As part of the 'celebrate' theme for December, there will be a Christmas Robin Craft Activity at Halesowen Library. Contact the library for further details Monday 21st December 2015, 5pm pm Frozen Sing Along film night at Halesowen Library. There will be themed crafts and snacks. You can wear your most regal princess attire, or, if you prefer dress as a snowman or a reindeer. Tea and coffee will be available to purchase. Tickets: Adults: 5 (Library Members) 7 (Non- Members). Children: Free (Library Members). Tickets must be bought in advance and are available from Halesowen Library.

17 Hartlebury Museum & Castle - Christmas At The Castle Hasbury Scouts Christmas Fayre Holy Trinity Church Wordsley Christmas Fayre Huntingtree Christmas Fayre Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ The Scout Hut, St Margarets Drive, Halesowen, B63 4QH Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5RU Huntingtree Primary School, Bournes Hill, Halesowen, B63 4DZ Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December 2015, 11am pm Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle is getting into the festive spirit this December with its annual 'Christmas at the Castle' weekend. One of the highlights of the day will be the chance to meet Santa and his helpers in his Winter Wonderland grotto and receive a special gift. Children can take part in a variety of craft activities including making Christmas tree decorations and lavender spice bags, get their face painted and write their letter to Santa. In the Castle's Scullery the housemaid will be busy with Christmas preparations and needs some help to make the pomanders and stir the Christmas pudding. Out in the Carriage Circle the Castle Coachman will be offering horse & carriage rides. Children will be able to dress up, grab a prop and join in with interactive story telling in the Castle's Georgian Saloon. Adults can take time to browse the gift and craft fair in the Great Hall and the whole family will enjoy the changing programme of entertainment from local choirs and musical groups. Families wanting their money to go further this Christmas will be pleased to hear that entrance to the event is just 13 for a family of four. And visitors can make it a full day out with a visit to the Castle Kitchen Café which will be offering a variety of homemade meals and snacks and other festive treats. Saturday 5th December 2015, 11am Santa will be making an early apperence at the Hasbury Scout Group Christmas Fayre. Festive stalls will include a tombola, lucky dip, cards and games and refreshments will feature hot pork baps and homemade cakes Saturday 5th December 2015, 10.30am - 1pm Holy Trinity Church, Wordsley are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact provider for further Friday 11th December 2015, 3.10pm Huntingtree Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further

18 Intu Merry Hill - Santa's Grotto & Elf School Upper Mall next to Debenhams, The Merry Hill Centre, Brierley Hill, DY5 1QX Friday 13th November - Thursday 24th December 2015 This year Santa has an elf shortage and needs more elves to help him this Christmas! Embark on a magical journey at Santa's grotto and become a fully fledged elf to help Santa prepare for his busiest time of year. Your exciting experience starts at elf school as you ll discover exactly how to become one of Santa's little helpers from our chief elves. You ll learn a very special elf chant and go through a makeover at the grotto turning you into one of Santa's most helpful elves. After you've become a fully-fledged elf you will also get to meet the man himself, Santa Claus, to tell him all about your visit to his workshop and to let him know just exactly what you d like for Christmas. After you've met Santa you will be able to visit his secret toy shop, where you will be able to choose your very own present to take home with you. Tickets for the Christmas Grotto cost 6 per child and are available at the box office at the Grotto or online by visiting the website, elf school tickets include a free gift from Santa and also an elf hat. Times may vary, contact Intu Merry Hiill for further Kates Hill Christmas Fayre Kates Hill Primary School, Owen Street, Dudley, DY2 7HU Thursday 10th December 2015, 2.30pm Kates Hill Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further Kingswinford Library - Christmas Craft Kingswinford Library, Market Street, Kingswinford, DY6 9LA Monday 21st December 2015, 10.30am am As part of the 'celebrate' theme for December, there will be a Christmas Craft Activity at Kingswinford Library. Contact the library for further details.

19 Kinver Edge - Traditional Christmas At The Rock House Holy Austin Rock House, Compton Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6DL Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th December 2015 & Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December, 1pm - 6pm Soak up the festive atmosphere in the candle-lit Rock Houses as we celebrate Christmas with traditional decorations and mulled wine on the range. Discover the woodland in winter on our family trail, and Father Christmas will be in his cave grotto to add a little sparkle to your visit. Cost: 2 per child. For further information, call or kinveredge@nationaltrust.org.uk. Long Lane Library - Book Folding Craft Event Long Lane Library, Long Lane, Halesowen, B62 9JY Saturday 5th December 2015, 2.30pm pm As part of the 'celebrate' theme for December, there will be a Book Folding Craft Event at Long Lane Library. Contact the library for further details. Mary Stevens Hospice - Christmas Coffee Morning Mary Stevens Hospice, 221 Hagley Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2JR Saturday 5th December 2015, 10.30am - 1pm Come and join the Mary Stevens hospice and enjoy a slice of cake and a cup of tea whilst having a look at our wonderful Christmas gifts. The children can decorate and personalise their letter to Santa and then hand it straight to him on the day in our magical Santa's Grotto. Everyone is welcome so bring along all of your family and friends. Contact provider for further Mary Stevens Hospice - Santa Jog Mary Stevens Park,, Stourbridge, DY8 2AA Sunday 6th December 2015, 10.30am Come and join us in Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge for our Santa Jog. You can walk, jog or run our 5km course with your friends, family and even your 4 legged companions all dressed as Santa. Grab your work colleagues, children and next door neighbour and support your local Hospice, the more the merrier. If you would like to take part please contact our Fundraising office on or info@mshfundraising.co.uk and we will send you a booking form. Mary Stevens Park - New Year Promise Wreaths Mary Stevens Park,, Stourbridge, DY8 2AA Tuesday 29th December 2015, 1pm - 3pm Pop in to make a funky wreath from recycled wrapping paper to ensure you stick to your resolutions. 1 suggested donation. Meeting point: Tea gardens.

20 Mary Stevens Park - Traditional Christmas Mary Stevens Park,, Stourbridge, DY8 2AA Thursday 24th December 2015, 10am - 12pm We ll have an open fire, cookie decorating and games. 2 suggested donation, just turn up. Meet in the tea gardens. Contact provider for further details. Mary Stevens Park - Tree Decoration Making Mary Stevens Park,, Stourbridge, DY8 2AA Saturday 5th & 19th December 2015, 1pm - 2pm in the Activity Centre Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd December 2015, 10am - 12pm in the Tea Gardens Make two decorations, one to jazz up the trees and hedges of the park over winter, and one for your tree at home. 1 suggested donation. Contact provider for further Meet And Greet Santa Christmas Craft Party Unit 1, 4 Winwood Court, Stourbridge, DY8 2AE Sunday 13th December 2015, parties at 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm Go and enjoy the Christmas fun and Mom'n'co cakes in Stourbridge. Meet Father Christmas and take part in lots of craft activities. Each child recieves free Christmas crafts, a box meal, christmas cupcake and a gift from Santa. Children's tickets cost 5 each, Adult tickets cost 3 each (includes a Hot drink and a cupcake). Contact provider for further Meet Father Christmas At Webbs, Wychbold Webbs of Wychbold, Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa, WR9 0DG Saturday 14th November - Thursday 24th December 2015 This year Children will be abe to wander through the winter wonderland grotto before meeting Father Christmas. They will then enter the spectacular toy warehouse and choose their own gift worth at least 5. Photographs of the grotto experience will be available to purchase on the day. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets and find out dates and times.

21 Minions - Children's Christmas Film Stourbridge Town Hall, Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AA Tuesday 22nd December 2015, 10.30am 'Minions' have existed for thousands of years, and they all want to serve the most despicable villain around. Unfortunately, they have a bad habit of getting their masters killed. 42 years before Gru and with no master, Kevin, Stuart and Bob set out on a quest to find a new villain to work for. Travelling to Villain-Con in the hope of being recruited by Scarlet Overkill, they soon find that she might actually be too evil even for them. Featuring the voices of Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm and Michael Keaton, 'Minions' is a prequel to the hugely successful 'Despicable Me' franchise. Tickets cost 5 for adults and 2.50 for children under 15. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets or contact box office for further Mum2mum Market Nearly New Baby And Children's Sales Kinver Community Centre, Meddins Lane, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6ER Saturday 5th December 2015, 10.30am pm If you are pregnant, or a savvy mum wanting to kit out your kids in quality brands at a fraction of high street prices, come along to the mum2mum market nearly new sale, grab some bargains and save loads of money. If you're a mum with gently used maternity or kids stuff to sell, just BOOK A STALL at our nearly new sale and turn up ready to sell and make some cash. Don't worry if you haven't sold before. We give you lots of sellers tips to help you get the pricing and presentation right to maximise your sales on the day. Contact provider for further Olive Hill Christmas Fayre Olive Hill School, Springfield Road, Halesowen, B62 8JZ Friday 11th December 2015, 3.30pm Olive Hill Primary School are holding a christmas fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact the school for further

22 Our House - The Madness Musical Crestwood School, Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 8QG Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th December 2015, performances at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm A production of Madness will be coming to Crestwood school which boasts a cast and crew of more than 50 students, including a gorilla, clown and a ghost. The award-winning musical by Tim Firth features everybody s favourite Madness songs. It will follow the story of Joe Casey, played by Josh Armstrong, Year 10, as a 16-year-old boy about to make a life-changing decision run away or stay and face the music. Helped by best mates Emmo and Lewis, played by Ellis Walters and Lewis Johnson of Year 8, Joe explores these two paths, wondering if it must be love with his girlfriend Sarah, Meredith Penn of Year 11. Tickets are available from the school office or by calling at 6 each or five for 25. Peter Pan Grand Theatre, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE Saturday 12th December Sunday 24th January 2016 Join comedy legends Paul and Barry, the Chuckle Brothers on a swashbuckling adventure to Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy and the Lost Boys as they fight against a team of pirates and the dastardly Captain Hook, played by Eastenders bad boy - Nasty Nick, John Altman! Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information' to book tickets or contact box office for further Priory Park - Christmas Network Funday Priory Park, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EU Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December 2015, 12pm - 8pm Come and visit the christmas network funday at Priory Park. Fun filled day for all the family. Visit santa in his grotto. Try out the food in our world food section. Shop in the market section. Enjoy the fun fair. Listen and join in with performances on stage. Hosted by Network Funday. For more information contact or networkfunday@hotmail.com Priory Park - Christmas Wreaths And Crafts Priory Park, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EU Tuesday 22nd December 2015, 1.30pm - 3pm Make Christmas wreaths and crafts to take home and hang up on your door. We will be venturing into the woods first to find natural materials. 1 suggested donation per person. Booking is essential by calling Meeting point: Priory Park Pavilion building (near the tennis courts).

23 Priory Park - Make A Garden Path Priory Park - Winter Craft Red House Glass Cone - Meet Santa At The Cone Priory Park,, Dudley, DY1 4EU Sunday 5th December 2015, 10am - 12pm Priory Park, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EU Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ Learn how to make a basic garden path with garden designer Helen Wood suggested donation. Booking essential by calling Meeting point: Priory Park Pavilion building (near the tennis courts) Saturday 19th December 2015, 1.30pm-3pm An indoor arty session. Make Christmas and winter craft creations to take home. 1 suggested donation per person. Booking essential by calling Meeting point: Priory Park Pavilion building (near the tennis courts) Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December & Saturday 19th -Wednesday 23rd December 2015, 10am pm. Bring along your little one to meet Santa. Take your own photo, recieve a gift, make a craft and follow our Christmas trail. All of this for just 7.75 per person ( 5.25 for babes in arms). Prebooking essential. Contact provider for further details. Red House Glass Cone - Winter Duck Trail Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ Saturday 5th - Wednesday 23rd December 2015, 10am - 4pm Simple and fun search round the venues, encouraging children to look for objects. Booking is not required. Contact provider for further information 4 11 Roseland House Christmas Fayre 97 Watsons Green Road,, Dudley, DY2 7LJ Friday 18th December 2015, 11am - 4pm Roseland House are holding a christmas fayre. There will be a variety of Christmas crafts workshops which will be held from 11am - 1pm and 1pm - 3pm, face painter, little market stall with tombola and santa s grotto. Contact provider for further details. Ruskin Glass Centre - Candlelit Shopping Evening Ruskin Glass Centre, The Glasshouse, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4HF Thursday 10th December 2015, 6pm - 9pm Shop by Candlelight whilst enjoying mulled wine and minced pies. There will also be live performances of the Rock Choir during the evening. A relaxed shopping experience with our independent Makers & Artists at the Ruskin Glass Centre. For further details contact the service provider.

24 Saltmine Theatre Company - Beauty And The Beast St Michaels and All Angels Church, Maynard Avenue, Stourbridge, DY8 3EE Sunday 6th December 2015, 4pm Saltmine Theatre Company presents 'Beauty & the Beast' - A re-imagining of the classic fairy tale. Beauty and the Beast is a magical story of the deep dark woods, the forbidden castle, and the monster that lies within. Join Belle as she tumbles into an enchanted world where the unexpected comes to life and stories are told which are sure to delight! Giggle, gasp and adventure with our beauty this Christmas, to discover the truth as you look beneath the surface and see the world through the eyes of the Maker. Costs: Adult 7, Child 4. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets or contact box office for further Saltmine Theatre Company - The Night Before Christmas Chawn Hill Church, Chawn Hill, Stourbridge, DY9 7JD Friday 11th December 2015, 7.15pm Join Saltmine Theatre Company as we weave the classic poem through this magical adventure as Christmas explodes into a little girl s bedroom. Discover the wonderful truth of St Nicholas and the importance of giving and gratefulness this Christmas. Refer to website link by clicking on 'more information on this provider' to book tickets or contact box office for further Saltwells Nature Reserve - Conservation Action Day Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, Saltwells Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 1AX Sunday 6th December 2015, 10am - 1pm Come and help make Saltwells Local Nature Reserve even better for wildlife. All tools and training are provided. Prior booking is essential and suitable outdoor footwear and clothing is advisable. To book a place or for more information, please call Alan Preece on Saltwells Nature Reserve - Saltwells Explorers Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, Saltwells Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 1AX Sunday 20th December 2015, 10am - 12pm Family fun outdoors at Saltwells Nature Reserve. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Prior booking is essential and suitable outdoor footwear and clothing is advisable. For more information, call Meeting point: Saltwells Nature Reserve car park.