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Friday, December 19, 2008 12:27 PM

Snow Slide

Piccadilly Gardens Manchester M60 1HX 4th Dec 08 - 4th Jan 09 Sunday - Friday: 11am - 9pm. Saturday: 10am - 9pm. Closed Christmas Day. Minimum height restriction: 1.1m unless accompanied by an adult. Slide surface is white astroturf. This Christmas, Piccadilly Gardens hosts Manchester's new slide experience. Feel the alpine rush as you whizz down the 50 metre long open air slide. Everyone can have a go - no skill or previous experience required! At the bottom, stroll through the fir trees and...

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008 11:02 AM

Horrid Henry – Live & Horrid!

21 November until 4 January 2009 Michael Edwards & Carole Winter in association with Novel Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres present The Watershed production of Horrid Henry - Live & Horrid! This Christmas, Horrid Henry takes his rightful place in the spotlight on the West End stage! Along with Mum, Dad, Perfect Peter, Moody Margaret, Rude Ralph and all your favourite characters. Only they’re not going to be in the spotlight, of course, not if Henry’s got anything to do with it. And Henry...

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Thursday, December 11, 2008 12:02 PM

Las Vegas Christmas and New Year

Casino Royale at The Casino at The Empire Enter the sophisticated world of James Bond this Christmas at The Casino at The Empire in London's Leicester Square. On arrival, you're greeted by showgirls dressed as Christmas elves, Elvis impersonators and a Martini – shaken not stirred, of course. The Casino Royale dinner is suitably luxurious, with a delicious spread that includes foie gras, traditional turkey (with all the trimmings) and Scottish venison. Finish with Christmas pudding, crème...

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 5:39 PM

Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight, a long-established and favourite fixture in the city's pre-Christmas calendar, takes place in the Regency splendour of the Pump Room itself. The concerts include both traditional and new carols and the opportunity for audience participation; they also feature the CBBC Junior Choir and dazzling young instrumental soloists from Wells Cathedral School. Pump Room Stall Street Bath BA1 1LZ Tel: +44 (0) 1225 463362 Each year the City of Bath Bach Choir returns to Bath's famous...

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:15 AM

Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria

27th to 30th December 2008 Be transported back to Christmas of 1885 at Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria by 19th century servants on a tour of the historic grounds. Find out why eating turkey was popular in Victorian times, people in the north ate beef and those on the south - goose. Mince pies and mulled wine will be available whilst you listen to the butler imparting some Victorian gossip. After the tour you can walk around the gardens which will be decorated with coloured lights and other...

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Monday, November 10, 2008 12:41 PM

Volunteering at Crisis Christmas 2008

If you are homeless or living in hostel accommodation, Christmas can be a lonely and depressing time. For the past 37 years, Crisis Christmas has alleviated that loneliness. It provides Christmas Centres across London from 23 – 30 December that offer vital companionship, hot meals and warmth, and a wide range of essential services that homeless people often miss out on. In 2007 over 6500 volunteers gave up their time over the Christmas week to support our work. You can help out at the next Crisis...

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Wednesday, November 05, 2008 1:45 PM

Christmas in Trafalgar Square

Each year since 1947, a Christmas tree has been given to the people of London from the people of Norway in gratitude for Britain's support for Norway during World War II. For many Londoners the Christmas tree and carol singing in Trafalgar Square signal the countdown to Christmas. The Christmas tree lighting ceremony will start at 6pm on Thursday 4 December 2008 with carol-singing led by the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Then the tree will be lit by the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayor...

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Tuesday, November 04, 2008 2:34 PM

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

29 & 30 November 11am - 3.30pm Help with preparations for Christmas at Calke and celebrate national tree dressing weekend. Make a decoration and help dress the trees on our outdoor tree trail. Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire DE73 7LE Telephone: 01332 863822 A country house, park and garden where time has stood still One of the Trust's most child-friendly and fun properties Baroque mansion with unique collections of curiosities Stunning 18th-century Chinese silk bed Invisible corridors, underground...

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Thursday, October 23, 2008 10:45 AM

Christmas with Katherine Jenkins

Royal Albert Hall - Tuesday 9th December Tickets are priced at £35 - £75. There are a limited number left so call the Royal Albert Hall Box Office now on 020 7589 8212 . Katherine Jenkins will be performing a very special Christmas concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 9th December. An International Operatic Superstar will be joined by a choir, special guests, including Classical BRIT Awards winners Blake and symphony orchestra. This unforgettable evening will include a collection of best loved...

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008 9:43 AM

Lapland UK - Kent

Lapland UK returns to Kent with another magical Christmas event, following on from its sell out opening year in 2007. While at Lapland UK, families will enjoy four hours of Christmas fun. This year the beautiful Bewl Water Estate will be transformed into a winter wonderland from 10th November until 24th December. Starting at Father Christmas's toy factory children can train as apprentice elves, before moving onto the Gingerbread house to help Mother Christmas then the North Pole Post Office to...

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Monday, September 29, 2008 5:18 PM

Spirit of Christmas Fair at Olympia

5-9 November 2008 at Olympia , London Filled with exhibitors you are unlikely to find on the high street, Spirit of Christmas Fair provides you with the unique opportunity to indulge yourself in an exceptional Christmas shopping experience. It is only here in the magnificent Victorian venue of Olympia that you will discover unique, beautiful and stylish gifts that will delight your friends and family on Christmas day as well as finding a treat or two for yourself! At Spirit of Christmas Fair you...