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A SELECTION OF FESTIVE EVENTS TAKING PLACE LOCALLY Sunday 24th Nov GREEN BEANS CHRISTMAS MARKET

Whitley Bay Metro Station A range of stalls, activities for children and entertainment, For further information search for Green Beans Market on Facebook.

Wednesday 27th Nov WHITLEY LODGE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Whitley Lodge Shopping Centre – From 3pm All are welcome in enjoy the Christmas fun, including carols from Whitley Lodge First School, a tree lighting ceremony, stalls, face painting, special characters and even a visit from Santa! Local shops will be open late to compliment the activities. For further information call 0191 251 4422

30th November and 7th,14th,21st and 23rd December PARK VIEW SANTA’S GROTTO

Park View Shopping Centre, Whitley Bay 10.30am – 1pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm Shoppers can get in the festive mood and visit Santa on select dates in November and December. These events are organised by the Rotary Club of Whitley Bay and will be raising funds for local causes.

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Wednesday 4th December QUORUM CHRISTMAS MARKET

Quorum Business Park Around 30 stalls selling food, gifts and homewares. There will also be a range of street food as well as free mulled wine and mince pie on arrival.

For further information visit www.quorumbusiness.co.uk

Thursday 5th December CHRISTMAS QUIZ

Linskill Community Centre Test your Christmas general knowledge and have some festive fun! Tickets are £5 each with a free glass of mulled wine.

Doors open at 6.30pm, quiz starts at 7.30pm. Call 0191 257 8000 to book your tickets.

Linskill Terrace, North Shields, NE30 2AY www.linskill.org

Friday 6th December CHILDREN’S XMAS PARTY

Linskill Community Centre A visit from Santa Claus and a gift for each paying child.

Recommended for children 2 – 8 years. Party games and Christmas disco.

Tickets £6 per child. Call 0191 2578000 to book.

Linskill Terrace, North Shields, NE30 2AY www.linskill.org

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET Northumberland Square, North Shields

The popular market returns with stallholders offering a wide range of goods including festive gifts, crafts and food. There will also be entertainment, music and a small fairground for children. For further information call 0191 643 7409 or email info@northtyneside.gov.uk

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Saturday 14th and Saturday 21st December SANTA’S GROTTO

Saturday 7th December SANTA’S GROTTO

Linskill Centre Join Santa in his grotto for a seasonal story. Includes Christmas craft activity and bouncy castle fun. Tickets £6 per child, call 0191 2578000 to book. First admission 10am, Last admission 3pm.

Linskill Terrace, North Shields, NE30 2AY. www.linskill.org

Wed 11th December ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA PRESENT CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT

St George’s Church, Cullercoats Get into the Christmas spirit with a selection of seasonal favourites. 7.30pm.

Tickets £15, under-18s £5. www.sagegateshead.com

Thursday 12th December SCHOOL CAROL CONCERT Northumberland Park, North Shields – 10.30 am Wrap up warm and enjoy a selection of carols performed from the beautiful Victorian bandstand by children from local schools. Complete your visit with seasonal treats from the park café.

Saturday 14th & 21st December BEACON CENTRE SANTA’S GROTTO

Beacon Centre, North Shields - 11.30AM - 2PM Visit Santa and tell him what’s on your Chritmas list! Children will receive a small gift from Santa. £1 per child. All proceeds from the grotto are donated to the North Sehidls Fishermen’s Mission. For more information call 0191 258 3909.

Saturday 14th December TYNEIDOLS XMAS PARTY

The Exchange, North Shields Annual festive spectacular featuring Marty Craggs’ Little Band Jam & Friends playing songs from Lindisfarne, Happy Cats and all ports in between with a little festive cheer thrown in. Tickets from £10 per person call Julie Clay on 0191 253 1618. www.tyneidols.co.uk

Wallsend Parks Visit Santa as ha makes a quick stop in Wallsend – you will also hear some festive stories too!

Children will receive a gift - £4 per child. To book visit www. wallsendparks.eventbrite.com

Monday 16th December THE BENTON CHRISTMAS CRACKER

The Rising Sun Countryside Centre – 10 – 12.30am Come and join the Rising Sun festive celebrations. The two 1 hour specials will include a brand new Christmas story adventure, a keepsake craft, messy & sensory play, refreshments and a Christmas gift! For more information visit www.adventurebabies.co.uk

Tuesday 17th December XMAS BIKE RIDE

From Linskill Community Centre, North Shields Bling up your bike for a bright night ride along the bike path to St Marys Lighthouse and back.

Fairy lights, fancy dress and festive fun. Meet outside the Linskill Centre at 5.30pm www.linskill.org

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Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane, NE29 8DX Melt in to the magic of Christmas and make memories with your loved ones on a unique festive heritage train ride to meet Santa Claus and his guests. With traditional music and on-board entertainers. Children aged 0 - 12 years receive a gift from Santa on the train.

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Tuesday 17th December SEVEN STORIES CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE: STICK MAN North Shields Customer First Centre – 9.30am-11am Play in the snow with Stick Man and hunt for the perfect tree to decorate. Tickets £3 and booking is essential. Suitable for ages 2-5 years.

To book call 0191 643 5270

Saturday 21st December ARTVENTURES CHRISTMAS PARTY

St Georges Church Hall, Cullercoats – from 10am Get your Christmas jumpers out, and celebrate the festive season in true ARTventurers style with lots of messy, sensory, arty, sparkly and crafty fun! There will be oodles of singing, dancing, sensory and arty activities to ignite your little ones imagination and introduce them to art.

The Christmas party is suitable from 6 months to 7 years! All topped off with some festive classics to have a sing and dance to and a Christmas snacks! Don’t forget your Santa hats and Christmas jumpers!

Tickets are £7.50per child.

Places are limited so prebooking is essential. www.artventures.co.uk

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Saturday 21st December CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

White Swan Customer Service Centre, Killingworth Join Double Deckers Entertainment with festive fun, including games, dancing, magic and balloon modelling.

Santa may even visit too, with a small present for each child! £3 per child and advance booking is essential.

To book call 0191 643 2040

Thursday 26th December WOODLAWN SCHOOL XMAS PUDDING FUN RUN

The Links, Whitley Bay – 10.30am Work off your Christmas Dinner with this annual charity fun run organised by Woodlawn Parents and Friends Association and North Shields Polytechnic Club. All finishers receive a Free Christmas Pudding!

Saturday 21st December TYNESIDE KIDS CLUB: RAYMOND BRIGG’S FATHER CHRISTMAS

Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle 10.30am-11.30am Tyneside Cinema are screening a one off showing of this lesserknown Christmas classic from the writer of The Snowman. You are also invited to make your own musical Christmas cards to take home after the film!

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adults and over 14s are only admitted to Tyneside Kids Club screenings when accompanying children.To find out more visit www.projections.org.uk

Tuesday 31st December NEW YEAR FIREWORKS

Spanish City, Whitley Bay North Tyneside Council and Spanish City present a special firework display at midnight to celebrate the arrival of 2020!

The display will take place on The Links and will last approximately 10 minutes.

Refreshments will be available, For more information visit www.northtynesidecouncil.com

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Christmas is a time for family and friends to indulge in delicious food and winter tipples. With this in mind, here are six of the best local venues to help you celebrate the festive season in style.

31 THE QUAY 31 The Quay is situated right on the bank of the Tyne at Smiths Dock in North Shields, and is headed by the acclaimed executive chef Andrew Wilkinson. Situated within yards of the ferry landing, the restaurant is situated in an idyllic setting, in a ground-floor brown apartment block with ships and boats passing the window throughout the day. Every seat offers the diner an unrivalled view of the river and it’s traffic.

The restaurant is accessible to everyone and provides customers with a comfortable welcoming atmosphere in surroundings reflecting the history of the location.

Christmas Fayre Dates: 27th November - 24th December Prices: varying depending upon the dish. Full details are on their website.

Smokehouse 2, Duke Street, Smith’s Dock, North Shields NE29 6BZ Tel: 0191 257 5310 www.31thequay.co.uk

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HINNIES The restaurant is owned by Andy Hook who also runs the multi-award winning Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle, together with local entrepreneur, David Townsley.

Hinnies is inspired by Andy and Dave’s passion for a good plate of freshly-cooked food served in a relaxed and informal setting.

Their menus feature Geordieinfluenced classic dishes, made properly from scratch, and using local and seasonal produce to give a real taste of our beloved North East. Expect nothing less form their Christmas menus!

STAITH HOUSE The beach at North Shields is a stone’s throw away from this award winning local venue, and perfect for a post-meal stroll. Make sure you book ahead though, as the Staith House’s fame is spreading fast. The team at the Staith House would love to invite you to celebrate the Festive Season in their relaxed and informal surroundings. The is the ideal place to Eat, Drink and be Merry this Christmas, with a fabulous Festive Menu, packed with traditional favourites alongside the chef’s own special choices.

Christmas Fayre Prices: Lunch £17 for 2 courses, £22 for 3 courses. Dinner £19 for 2 courses, £24 for 3 courses

Christmas Fayre Dates: 2nd until 22nd December Prices: 3 courses - £28.00 per head

10 East Parade, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AP Tel: 0191 447 0500 www.hinnies.co.uk

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The Monkseaton Arms is a warm, friendly pub with a modern feel and a charming history, did you know it was originally a monastery with a brewery run by the residing monks?

The team at the Monkseaton Arms always pull out all the stops at this time of year, and are already hard at work making sure that the festive season will be full of sizzle and sparkle. Their fantastic 3-course Festive Menu will be available from 18th November to 31st December and, for Christmas Day, they offer an exclusive 3-course menu created especially for the big day. What’s more, to make this Christmas something to remember, they’ll even have a complimentary glass of Bucks Fizz waiting for you on arrival!

Loca opened in 2017 and has quickly established itself in the North East for Latin American food, inventive cocktails, and live entertainment.

Based on South Parade in Whitley Bay, the Loca brand has quickly developed its reputation and has become synonymous with great food, excellent service and live entertainment, whilst also becoming a strong family favourite.

If you fancy something a little bit different this festive season, why not give Loca a try? You can download their full Christmas brochure from their website, there’s so much going on in December and it is well worth a visit!

Christmas Fayre Dates: 27th November – 24th December Prices: Mon-Thurs 3 courses £17.95 Fri-Sun 3 courses £19.95 46-50 South Parade, Whitley Bay NE26 2RQ. Tel: 0191 2524040 www.loca-latin.com

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SIX RESTAURANT @ THE BALTIC

Six rooftop restaurant offers breath taking panoramic views of Newcastle’s Quayside and cityscape from the top floor of BALTIC. Arguably one of the most picturesque restaurants on Newcastle Quayside, diners are offered a modern British inspired menu which is centred around simplicity, seasonality and sustainability.

At this time of year they have a fabulous range of festive offerings, serving a traditional fayre menu throughout December as well as Christmas Afternoon Tea, a Christmas Day menu and a New Year’s Eve Supper.

Christmas Fayre Dates: 2nd – 24th & 27th-30th December. Prices: Lunch 2 course £20, 3 course £25 Dinner: 2 course £25, 3 course £30 (before 7pm) South Shore Road, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle NE8 3BA www.sixbaltic.com

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Panto Magic

Fairy tale fun, booing, hissing and songs galore to get you in the festive mood

JACK & THE BEANSTALK Whitley Bay Playhouse

This year’s pantomime spectacular is brought to you by Blue Genie Entertainment and stars Playhouse legend Steve Walls alongside X-Factor finalist Molly Scott, Britain’s Got Talent winner Ashley Butler and the return of Dame Patsy ‘Trott’ in a laugh a minute version of Janck and the Beanstalk.

Packed with great songs, amazing dance routines and plenty of laughter for all the family.

Runs from 30th November to 4th January.

To book call 0844 248 1588 www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

GOLDIELOCKS & THE 3 BEARS

Seaton Delaval Arts Centre Roll up! Roll up! The Circus is in town! Packed full of all of the usual show-stopping songs, dazzling dance routines and hilarious knockabout comedy. Dame Gertie Dollop runs the show with her son Silly Billy but they’ve fallen on hard times. Gertie needs a miracle after their honeypot of pennies is accidentally stolen by three porridge hungry, bears. Could they be the new star attraction Gertie has been searching for?

Runs from 29th November – 7th December.

To book call 0191 237 5460 www.seatondelavalartscentre.com

JACK FROST

Gosforth Civic Theatre Jack Frost is a music filled Christmas show about friendship and the joy of joining in. Holly, a little girl who plays the trumpet, befriends the magical winter sprite Jack Frost. We follow Holly's adventure into the icecovered world of the mischievous yet lonely Jack. When plans for Holly’s school concert go awry, together Holly and Jack will make sure no-one is left outside this Christmas.

The show runs from 27th to 30th December. To book call 0191 284 3700. www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk

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Following on from the sell-out success of Puss in Boots in 2018 we bring to you another family favourite gauranted to be a hit with all the family - Sleeping Beauty!

When the wicked fairy Carabosse’s evil curse causes the Princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall in to an enchanted sleep can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before it is too late?

This year Tynemouth Priory Theatre bring you a bespoke production of Mother Goose, for the exclusive use of the theatre Poor Mother Goose lives with her children Jack and Billy in Tynely Mouth Bay and dreams of being rich and beautiful. A gift of a magic goose from the fairy helps to transform her life, but is it for the better? This egg-ceedingly clever and new script, brings songs, laughter and audience participation to an eggs-travaganza you are guaranteed to enjoy.

Whitley Bay Pantomime Society present the high flying panto ...

ALADDIN. Join them for another hilarious, laugh-a-minute show with all your favourite pantomime characters.

Head along to Twankey’s Laundry to join the Widow Twankey and her two sons Aladdin and Wishee Washee as they try and keep the family business afloat, Abanazar’s evil plans at bay and Aladdin’s head on his shoulders.

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The show runs from 14th – 19th January.

To book call 0844 248 1588 www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

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For many people Christmas is a time spent with family and friends, but for some it can be a lonely time, particularly Christmas Day.

Now in its fifth year, Make Christmas Special is back – this year co-ordinated by Social Connections NE Community Interest Company.

There will be four special free Christmas Day lunch events at venues around North Tyneside, which are open to anyone who would like to spend Christmas Day with others.

Last year, over 200 people enjoyed Christmas lunch together. You can help make this year’s even bigger and better by joining in on the day, volunteering, donating a gift, or sponsoring a lunch for £10.

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Saturday 16 November – Tuesday 24 December

2019 sees Newcastle’s first proper Christmas Market! As well as the usual food stalls, this year Newcastle will play host to over 70 independent retail stalls, a variety of live entertainment as well as festive fun for all the family, For the first time ever the Christmas market will not only be based at Grey’s Monument, but also extended to Blackett Street and Northumberland Street, with the yuletide takeover starting on Saturday 16 November 2019. Shopping stalls and attractions will then be open until Tuesday 24 December 2019, while the street food and drink offering will remain open until New Year's Eve (Tuesday 31 December 2019).

Embrace the festive feel with a cosy wander around Newcastle's Christmas Market and your senses will be overwhelmed with the smell of food and drink from around the world as well as finding gifts for loved ones (and some for you too!)

The market will play host to over 70 market stalls, bringing a great variety to the event. The independent traders have been carefully chosen in order to offer quality and diversity to Christmas shoppers. The market has something for everyone, including artisan cheeses, homemade chutneys, mead, jewellery, scents, fashion, retro style, eco art 26

and home accessories to offer the discerning visitor.

Not to mention the mouth-watering food on offer, expect gourmet ingredients and a taste of Europe.

Visitors will be able to delight their taste buds with a currywurst from Germany, waffles from Holland, paella from Spain and crepes – both sweet and savoury from France plus a whole lot more!

There will be more festive fun in store than ever for visitors in the city centre with exciting new attractions including: • A thrilling 30m toboggan slide where riders can whizz down Blackett Street in tubes.

• A beautiful, traditiona l carousel will also be on Blackett Street.

• A novel Helter Skelter bar will be at the Christmas Market, allowing parents to relax with a mulled wine, spiced cider or luxury hot chocolate.

• Soak up the atmosphere in the brand new, cosy ski lodge themed bar, Après Ski which will be serving drinks throughout the festive period.

• Offerings from local traders and retailers.

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Durham Christmas Market

Friday 29 November – Sunday 1 December Durham's award-winning Traditional Christmas Festival will return from Friday 29th November 2019 for three days, with a wide range of festive entertainment for all the family in and around the World Heritage Site of the Cathedral and the Castle and throughout the City Centre.

The huge heated Craft and Gift Marquee on Palace Green will feature over 180 stalls across all three days of the event. It's open Friday 29th November from 10am to 6pm, Saturday 30th November from 9am to 6pm and Sunday 1st December from 10am to 4:30pm. At the entrance, tickets for the Craft and Gift Marquee will cost £4.

In the Cloisters of Durham Cathedral, discover a Regional Food and Drink Producers' Market featuring more than 30 traders. It's open Friday 29th November from 10am to 5pm, Saturday 30th November from 9am to 5pm and Sunday 1st December from 12 noon to 4.30pm.

No tickets are required for this market, but you may wish to make a donation to Durham Cathedral.

In Durham Cathedral, Carols for all services take place on both Saturday and Sunday. Weekend entertainment on Palace Green, between the Cathedral and the Castle, will include a static falconry display, storytelling, a children’s entertainer, and Father Christmas's Festive Grotto.

Additionally, there will be plenty of local entertainers and musicians throughout the city centre. Durham is a beautiful setting for a day out at any time of the year, but it is extra special at Christmas market time!

Hexham Christmas Market Saturday 14 December 9:00 am – 3.00 pm

The stunning Christmas market, which is back again on Saturday 14th December is all set within the footprint of the impressive Hexham Abbey.

There are lots of stalls selling gifts, arts, crafts, Christmas wreaths, as well as local foods and produce.

To add to the festive feel there is mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, Santa and his (real-life) reindeer and Christmas music - Everything a Christmas market should be and more!

York Christmas Market

Thursday 14 November – Sunday 22 December Soak up the medieval charm of York at Christmas with a variety of markets and Christmas events.

York’s Christmas Market, St Nicholas Fair, won Best Large Speciality Market at the Great British Market Awards in 2019, and York was also voted the UK's Most Festive City in 2017.

Get in the Christmas spirit as you wander the St Nicholas Christmas Fair in the centre of Parliament Street before going off the beaten track to find York's hidden retail gems.

Take a leisurely stroll along St Nicholas Fair and soak up the festive atmosphere, as you discover fine Yorkshire produce from crafters and makers showcased at the Made in Yorkshire Yuletide Village. If you’re looking for more traditional Christmas gifts, don’t forget to wander amongst the many alpine chalets on Parliament Street.

The Shambles Market has a diverse selection of traders and unique crafts. Just around the corner is the iconic Shambles itself which is the perfect place to pick up a York souvenir or wizarding memorabilia.

Head down to Kings Square and experience all the fun of the fair, and don't miss the opportunity to slide down a good old fashioned Helter Skelter.

Sample festive food and drink at the St Sampson’s Square rustic Yorkshire Barn with delicious treats including hot chestnuts and glasses of warming mulled wine.

Carlisle Christmas Market

Saturday 30 November – Sunday 8 December Carlisle city centre will stage an open-air festive market between Saturday 30 November and Sunday 8 December.

The chalets will be based outside the Old Town Hall and will include a wide range of food, drink and gifts. The Market is open 9.30-5.30 most days, with a late night on Thursday 5th December. Sunday opening times are 11-4.

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Protect yourself from flu

For most healthy people, flu is something unpleasant that they generally get over in a week or two. However, older people, the very young and those with an underlying disease are at particular risk of serious illness. To reduce the likelihood of spreading flu, use tissues to trap the germs when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands often with soap and water and bin used tissues as soon as possible. Contact your GP for details of their flu vaccination programme. And if you don’t qualify for a free NHS flu jab, many local pharmacies offer the vaccine privately for between and £10 and £15.

Eat & Drink Well

It may be tempting during the colder months to reach for unhealthy snacks such as biscuits, crisps and chocolate, especially over Christmas when we find ourselves surrounded by tine of sweets. But being overweight or indeed underweight can affect your energy levels and your health, so it’s important to eat a balanced diet. Porridge

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The lack of sunlight nay leave you feeling tired and sluggish. To counteract this get outdoors in natural daylight as much as you can and make time for regular exercise such as a brisk winter walk. Physical activity will lift your mood, leave you feeling energised, and help to keep you fit and healthy. Wrap up in layers and don’t forget a hat, gloves, thick socks and a scarf.

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Heat your home to at least 18°C (you may prefer your living room closer to 21°C) and wear several layers of light clothes rather than one chunky layer. On cold nights, keep your bedroom window closed because breathing in cold air can increase the risk of a chest infection. And use a hot water bottle or electric blanket to keep warm in bed - but don’t use both at the same time.

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If you feel unwell, even if it’s a cough or a cold, don’t wait until it gets more serious, seek advice from your pharmacist.

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