Christmas 2009

 
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Christmas 2009  

Saturday 28 November 2009
Brentwood Christmas Lights Switch On  

This year’s Christmas lighting up event have a, community spirit focus aimed at the family audience.  There will be traditional types of street entertainers for the children, including balloon modelling, stilt walkers and mime artists, as well as a small number of food outlets.

http://www.brentwood.gov.uk/press.php?pressId=1735

Santa's Grotto
Brentwood Library


Friday 4th December
NCT Christmas Party Billericay


Date Friday 4th December 2009
Opening times 11.45am - 1.45pm please be prompt for lunch !
Venue Emmanuel Church Hall, Laindon Road, Billericay
Summary This annual party is a very popular event so book early to avoid disappointment. Ticket price includes and gift and food for the children and refreshments are available for mums and dads too. If your boys and girls are especially good there may be a visit from you-know-who!

Entertainment and a visit from Father Christmas !

Tickets are £6 for adults, £4.50 for children and include buffet lunch, drinks and a present for the child.

Please book early to avoid disappointment
Contact Angela
basildonchair@nct.org.uk  0844 243 6040 OPTION 1
http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com/in-your-area/basildon/events/event-view/3546

Saturday 12th December 2009
NCT Christmas Party Brentwood

Opening times 2:00 to 4:00pm
Venue Kelvedon Hatch Village Hall, School Road, Brentwood CM15 0DH
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Summary Our annual Christmas extravaganza for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!

£6.50 for children over the age of 2
£2 for children under the age of 2

Event includes children's entertainer, face painting, festive make-n-do activities, baby area, children's afternoon tea, and a visit & gift from You Know Who!

Plus, stock upon Christmas presents for family and friends from Miss Amelia's Amazing Book Club, Tish Tash Toys, and Jamie at Home.

To reserve your spaces, please c
ontact
Jane
brentwoodNCT@yahoo.co.uk  0844 243 6060



Tuesday 15th December
Cherry Trees Children's Centre Christmas Party

4.00pm - 6pm
£2 per child / £5 per family
Fun, ganes, craft and special guest Ziggy Zoo


23rd November to 23rd December
Barleylands Christmas Experience

Hand deliver your Christmas list to Father Christmas and receive a special present.Mon - Fri: 2pm - 4pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30an, 2pm - 4pm

Make your own Christmas tree decoration.
Mon - Fri: 2pm - 4pm

Sat & Sun: All day

Star in our nativity play alongside the animals.
Mon - Fri: 2.30pm

Sat & Sun: 11.30am & 2.30pm


For more details please contact Nichola or Adrian Tel: 01268 290213/01268 290229
nichola@barleylands.co.uk


Sunday 13th  & Sunday 20th December
Santa at Hylands House

Time: 1000 - 1500

Come and visit Santa at Hylands House this year, as he takes time out from his busy schedule.  Tell him your Christmas wishes and receive a lucky dip gift.  Parents are welcome to take photos.  Please expect to queue as Santa is always very popular!  Santa will take a lunch break from 1230 - 1300 and last admission is at 1445. | Tickets £3 per child (pay on door) | Hylands House Park, London Road Chelmsford CM2 8WQ  Tel 01245 605523 

Every Weekend in December and Monday 21 to Thursday 24 December
Christmas at Weald Country Park

Enjoy a lovely Christmas atmosphere at Weald.Meet Father Christmas in his grotto with his live animal friends. Enjoy Christmas music on Sunday 6 and 13 December. Mulled punch, minced pies and gifts for all ages available at the visitor centre.
 


Times: Visitor centre open weekends 10am-4pm, Tuesday –Friday 11am-3pm December 21st-Christmas eve 10am-4pm. 

Grotto open weekends and Dec 21st -23rd 10.30am-3pm. Christmas eve 10.30am- 2pm Tickets: £6.00 per visit to the grotto No booking required. Contact: 01277 261343

Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December
Santa in the Park At Great Notley Country Park

Meet the characters from a popular children’s story in the park, help them solve their festive problems and find Santa’s grotto. Suitable for ages 3+. Cost: £7.00 per child including a gift. 

Car parking charge £2.00. Walk times: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Limited places. Pre-payment essential: please telephone 01376 347134. Meet at the Discovery Centre, Great Notley Country Park.
 

Garden Centres:

Thurrock Garden Centre  
Meet Santa in his Grotto or visit the animals.  Opens October half term.
http://www.thurrockgardencentre.co.uk/content.asp?ID=9

Summerhill Garden Centre  
Stunning Christmas department.  The sights will dazzle babies and excite young children
http://www.summerhillgardencentre.co.uk/Main%20Pages/Christmas%20Department%20NEW.htm


Essex Christmas Events:

http://www.hidden-treasures.co.uk/news.php?smonth=12&syear=2009

Christingle services TBA