Free and low-cost events for all the family this winter
Bristol
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Christmas wreath making Using locally sourced materials to create Christmas wreaths
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Saturday 25 November
10.30am-12.30pm 1.30-3.30pm |
Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust, The Hub, Unit 1 Fedden Buildings, Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9FB |
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Christmas lantern making Using locally sourced materials to create Christmas lanterns
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Saturday 2 December
10.30am-12.30pm 1-3pm |
Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust, The Hub, Unit 1 Fedden Buildings, Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9FB |
More info: Kieran Jones, Community Development Officer, Kieran.jones@abri.co.uk, 07814 133100
Chard
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Christmas preparation Bringing the community together to make food and table items
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Thursdays, from 2 November to 23 November
12.30-2.30pm |
Chard Young Peoples Centre, Essex Close, Chard, TA20 1RH |
More info: Bobby Tait, Community Development Officer, robert.tait@abri.co.uk, 07825 144590
Clewer and Dedworth
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Christmas bracelet making Age 12+. Booking essential.
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Monday 27 November
4pm |
The Pump Room, Sawyers Close, Windsor, SL4 5HL
To book: Danielle.lane@abri.co.uk or 07880 107269
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Make a Christmas tree, angel or star Age 10+. Booking essential.
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Sunday 3 December
11.30am
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The Pump Room, Sawyers Close, Windsor, SL4 5HL
To book: Danielle.lane@abri.co.uk or 07880 107269
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Painting on recycled glass Age 6+. Booking essential. |
Friday 8 December
11.30am
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The Pump Room, Sawyers Close, Windsor, SL4 5HL
To book: Danielle.lane@abri.co.uk or 07880 107269
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More info: Danielle Lane, Community Development Officer, danielle.lane@abri.co.uk, 07880 107269
Gosport
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Christmas get together Tips and advice on cutting costs on food this Christmas, and using locally sourced, natural materials to make Christmas decorations
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Wednesday 29 November
12–2.30pm
£5 Community Pantry voucher for each family attending |
Gosport Borough Cricket Club, Privett Park, Privett Road, Gosport, PO12 3SX |
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Make your own presents Using art and craft to make your own festive presents Places are limited and must be booked
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Saturdays, 2 and 9 December
11am-12.30pm |
Horsemoor Green Community Centre, Common Road, Langley, SL3 8SX
To book: Barbara.cooke@abri.co.uk or 07854 371137
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More info: Barbara Cooke, Community Development Officer, barbara.cooke@abri.co.uk, 07584 371137
Salisbury
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Savvy Christmas – new to you sales Running alongside the pantry, there’ll be second hand Christmas jumpers, PJ’s, warm clothing, stocking fillers and Christmas decs at a subsidised cost
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Wednesdays, 15, 22 and 29 November
9am – 12.30pm |
Old Sarum and Longhedge Community Centre, Pheasant Dr, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6GH |
More info: Jessica Tarrant, Community Development Officer, jessica.tarrant@abri.co.uk, 07917 326462
Slough
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Make your own festive gifts Create crafts that spark joy. Suitable for 16+. Limited spaces, booking essential |
Fridays and Saturdays – 1, 2, 8 & 9 December 10.30am
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Horsemoor Green Community Centre (Slough Mencap), Langley, SL3 8SX To book: 07513 326453 or artfulhub@yahoo.com |
More info: Barbara Cooke, Community Development Officer, barbara.cooke@abri.co.uk, 07584 371137
Southampton
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Willow star making sessions Reusing foraged materials to make gifts/decorations. Meal provided |
Thursday 7 December, 3-5.3pm
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Round About Café, Westfield Corner, Southampton, SO18 2LE |
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Christmas wreath making session Reusing foraged materials to make gifts/decorations |
Thursday 7 December 6-8pm |
The Lunch Lounge @ Basepoint Southampton, Unit 53, Basepoint Business Centre, Andersons Road, Southampton, SO14 5FE |
More info: Cara Headon, Community Development Officer, cara.headon@abri.co.uk, 07769 241635
Weymouth
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Let’s make Christmas An eight-week programme making Christmas goods |
Tuesdays, from 7 November to 12 December
4-5.30pm |
Top Club, Littlemoor, Weymouth, DT3 6AY |
More info: Lara Peters, Community Development Officer, lara.peters@abri.co.uk, 07407 066223
Whitehill and Bordon
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Christmas messy play Low-cost activities including a meal for kids aged 4-11 years
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Thursday 16 November, 4-6pm |
The Room, next to Café 1759, Chieftain House, Challenger Place, Bordon, GU35 0FP
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Christmas wreath making In partnership with Daisys Craft Room – book your place through their Facebook page here |
Thursday 30 November, Friday 1 December, Thursday 7 December, Friday 8 December
7-9pm
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Café 1759, Chieftain House, Challenger Place, Bordon, GU35 0FP |
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Christmas market Supporting local businesses offering a low-cost Christmas event to the community, including a Santa’s grotto
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Saturday 2 December, 4-8pm |
Café 1759 and The Room (next to Café 1759), Chieftain House, Challenger Place, Bordon, GU35 0FP |
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Multiply Christmas cooking session (in partnership with Hampshire County Council) Learn in a fun and festive environment. Work out a timings plan to cook your Christmas dinner. Children are welcome and Christmas craft activities will be provided. Finish with a fun family festive quiz and £25 voucher
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Friday 8 December, 10.30am-12.30pm
Book your place here |
Café 1759, Chieftain House, Challenger Place, Bordon, GU35 0FP |
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Kids Christmas party Christmas film and food for children aged 4-11 years
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Friday 15 December
4.30-7.00pm |
Café 1759 and The Room (next to Café 1759), Chieftain House, Challenger Place, Bordon, GU35 0FP |
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Teens activity sessions: street cooking, arts and crafts, CSI session Free activities for teens aged 12-16 years. Funded by CM Foundation
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Monday 18, Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 December
12-4pm |
The Room, next to Café 1759, Chieftain House, Challenger Place, Bordon, GU35 0FP
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More info: Susi Drummond, Community Development Officer,susi.drummond@abri.co.uk, 07787 126 756.
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