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Park for a pound at Western Approach this Christmas

Late night shoppers can park for just £1 from 3pm at Plymouth’s Western Approach car park in the run-up to Christmas.

We’re providing discounted parking every Thursday night to get folk into the festive spirit and encourage them to see what the city centre’s West End shops have on offer.

Councillor Steve Ricketts, Cabinet Member for Transport and Housing Delivery said: “...

Who needs Lapland when Plymouth has its very own snow!

Plymouth will be turned into a winter wonderland this Christmas with Drake Circus Shopping Centre’s very own snow making machine.

At 4pm every day – from November 18 – snow will be falling for 10 minutes at the Cornwall Street entrance of Drake Circus to give us all a taste of what life might be like in Santa’s Lapland.

And it will provide Santa with a home from home as he...

Plymouth’s waterfront set to sparkle this Christmas

Traditional fun for the whole family will be on offer in Plymouth’s Waterfront this Christmas.

From a Christmas lights switch on to a Snowflake Trail, Santa arriving with the RNLI lifeboat and delicious food markets on offer, reindeer and owls pay a visit to the quayside and Scrooge may be found in the historic lanes. There’s something for everyone!

Businesses across the...

MAKE 2017 - Contemporary Crafts for Christmas

The Devon Guild's annual Christmas selling exhibition showcases some of the finest contemporary crafts from UK based designer-makers. With a wide selection of disciplines to choose from, and a range of prices to suit all, it’s an ideal opportunity to buy an individual, handmade gift for Christmas. There's a DIY festive craft activity area for kids in the gallery too.

Free entry. Open daily, 10am-5.30pm

00626 832223

Christmas volunteering at Saltram

There are opportunities to get more involved at Saltram this winter with the introduction of new Christmas Guides. These roles are great chance to join a growing family of volunteers and take part in the festivities, without having to commit a lot of time.

Saltram is becoming an ever more popular destination for Christmas. Last year saw the launch of ‘Enchanted Saltram’ with late...

The Girl With The Iron Claws

Venue: 
Studio 1, Space, The Dartington Hall Trust, Totnes, Devon,  TQ9 6EL
Event Date: 
Friday, December 1, 2017 - 19:00 to Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 16:30
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The Wrong Crowd present The Girl with the Iron Claws

Growing up isn’t easy, especially when you’re in love with a bear.

To celebrate Christmas, award-winning local theatre company The Wrong Crowd bring their critically acclaimed, sell-out show to Dartington. The Girl with the Iron Claws is a captivating, dark fairy-tale, which shares its roots with Beauty and the Beast. Stunning puppetry, bewitching music, deft humour and a touch of snow combine to dazzling effect in this coming-of-age tale to enthral audiences young and old.

✭✭✭✭ “A fantastical world that has all...

National Trust Christmas craft and food fairs around Plymouth

Some of the places National Trust look after in and around Plymouth, Tavistock and Saltash have put on a programme of festive craft and food fairs for the month of November to help locals get ready for the festive season. The historical houses will be the backdrop for a series of events that will showcase some of the best local food, drink, arts and crafts.

Cotehele’s winter craft...

CLIC for Christmas 2017

On Friday 8th December this year La La Choirs will perform the 3rd annual ‘CLIC for Christmas’ concert at Exeter Cathedral in aid of CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. In 2015 we raised £9,600, in 2016 we raised £12,000 and for 2017 we are aiming even higher!

We are thrilled to welcome headline sponsors Apple Taxis on board this year, and with their support we know we can help more families through the most traumatic time of their lives.

Once again we will be joined by guest acts who themselves have been supported by CLIC Sargent...

Christmas fair

Venue: 
The Shops at Dartington
Event Date: 
Saturday, December 16, 2017 - 10:00 to Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 10:00
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Celebrate Christmas at The Shops at Dartington’s annual Christmas Fair - music, magic and a host of activities in every shop!

Plymouth University Carol Service

Come and enjoy your Christmas celebrations at Plymouth’s Central Methodist Church. Members of the public are invited to join Plymouth University students and staff for this service of readings and carols.

Free admission. Booking advised. Parting donations in aid of Shekinah Mission welcomed.

www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/music-plymouth-university-carol-service

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