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In this workshop we will be making a variety of decorative willow objects (stars, wreaths, reindeer and bells) to celebrate the festive season. Along the way we will explore different weaving techniques, giving you an you an insight into working with this versatile material. Learn about the history of willow, how it is used today and how complex objects can be made using natural materials and a minimum of basic tools.

All materials will be provided but please bring secateurs if you have them and remember that willow is a natural material and can be mucky - so wear old clothes!

Tutor: Trish Matthews, Jackdaw Baskets

£25 per person

Directed by Greg Hallam

A Spotless Rose  -  Music for Advent

Concert featuring major twentieth-century works for orchestra and a young cellist playing Tchaikovsky's lyrical Rococo Variations for cello and orchestra.

Shostakovich Symphony No 5 is a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit of the Russian people and Bartok captures Hungarian and middle-European essence in his Dance Suite. 

Conductor Jonathan Williams

If you are looking for unique and creative Christmas gifts then the Christmas Fair is not to be missed! We have over 60 amazing local crafters, bakers, artists and photographers all brimming with bespoke wares that can't be found on the high street. With mulled wine, hot food and Living Nativity with Miller's Ark Animals.

£1 per adult, children free

Edward Lambert and anon: Brighter than the Sun

Heinrich Schütz: The Christmas Story

Brighter than the Sun is a medley on the theme of the Annunciation - when the Angel appeared to Mary telling her she would give birth to Jesus. The Christmas Story is Schütz' much-loved work, here rendered into the timeless English of the King James Bible.

Featuring angels, shepherds, wise men and Herod, no music delivers the Christmas message more colourfully or joyfully.

With music spanning 800 years of history and three fabulous young soloists with an instrumental ensemble, this Sunday afternoon concert is a perfect meditation on the timeless message of Christmas.

Come along and join in the festive fun with Kim and her Lavenders team, creating your own bespoke wreath for your door. You will learn how to moss your wire wreath frame, add seasonal spruce and choose from a selection of dried fruits, fur cones, cinnamon sticks, ribbons and some sparkle to decorate.

If you have a pair of secateurs it would be much appreciated if you could bring them along. Suitable for beginners and groups wanting a festive outing.

No experience required. Price includes tea/filter coffee and mince pie

Tutor: Kim Harrison, Lavenders Floristry

£40 per person

Come along and join in the festive fun with Kim and her Lavenders team, creating your own bespoke wreath for your door. You will learn how to moss your wire wreath frame, add seasonal spruce and choose from a selection of dried fruits, fur cones, cinnamon sticks, ribbons and some sparkle to decorate.

If you have a pair of secateurs it would be much appreciated if you could bring them along. Suitable for beginners and groups wanting a festive outing.

No experience required. Price includes tea/filter coffee and mince pie

Tutor: Kim Harrison, Lavenders Floristry

£40 per person

Come along and join in the festive fun with Kim and her Lavenders team, creating your own bespoke wreath for your door. You will learn how to moss your wire wreath frame, add seasonal spruce and choose from a selection of dried fruits, fur cones, cinnamon sticks, ribbons and some sparkle to decorate.

If you have a pair of secateurs it would be much appreciated if you could bring them along. Suitable for beginners and groups wanting a festive outing.

No experience required. Price includes tea/filter coffee and mince pie

Tutor: Kim Harrison, Lavenders Floristry

£40 per person

It is 1947, and many boarding schools who were evacuated during the war are returning to their premises. Hilary Hall (boys) are back in their old school buildings after five years and are just settling in when they receive the news that they will have to share their premises with a school of similar size and type. Unfortunately, 'The Ministry' has got its blue and pink cards mixed up and St Swithins (girls) arrive en masse. Confusion and chaos reign among teachers and pupils alike - and Rainbow the caretaker is none too pleased either!