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Add some laughs to your Christmas night out
Saturday 9 December, 7.30pm Funny Way to Be is offering three pairs of tickets to see comedian Ed Gamble, star of Mock the Week at The Witham in Barnard Castle. To enter, tell us: What extinct creature is Ed Gamble’s show named after?
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See The Snowman light up Durham Cathedral
Friday 29 December, 12.30pm, 3pm and 7pm See ‘The Snowman’ and ‘The Nutcracker’ on the big screen at Durham Cathedral, with a live orchestra. Hear ‘Walking in the Air’ performed by a Cathedral chorister in sync with the film!
Win tickets to visit Santa and his reindeer Down at the Farm
Join Santa, Mrs Claus and the elves in a magical winter barn. Cuddle the bunnies, decorate the trees and meet Santa’s real reindeer! To win tickets for a family of four to visit Santa tell us: What is the name of Santa’s red-nosed reindeer? (booking required, call 0191 584 1873, www.downatthefarm.co.uk)
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Christmas Craft Fair at Brancepeth Castle
Friday 24 and Saturday 25 November, 10am-5pm, Sunday 26 November, noon-5pm £2-£3, accompanied children under 14 free.
www.durhambid.co.uk
(Normal price £12, 01833 650 930 www.funnywaytobe.com)
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Win a free private tour of the Castle for up to four guests by telling us: What was the name and date of the famous battle that was plotted in the Baron’s Hall at Brancepeth Castle?
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Winter pass to Crook Hall Gardens
Win a winter pass (two adults, two children) to Crook Hall Gardens by telling us: How many scones on average does Crook Hall bake every year? a) 4,000 b) 15,000 c) 30,000 Owner of Crook Hall, Keith Bell, has recently written a book named ‘Blood, Sweat and Scones’ documenting how he transformed his family home into a tourist attraction. * The pass can be used on any date until the end of March 2018, Sunday to Wednesday, 11am-3pm. www.crookhallgardens.co.uk
www.brancepethcastle.org
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Win a family ticket to Beamish Museum (valid until March 2018)
To celebrate work, including the reconstruction of a 1950s town, beginning at Beamish you can win a family ticket to the museum. Combat those January blues with a day out! Just tell us what decade will the new town represent? www.beamish.org.uk
Win £200 shopping vouchers for Dalton Park Outlet Shopping & Leisure
If you love to shop and want to enjoy a great day out then head to Dalton Park. There’s over 60 outlet stores where you can save up to 50 per cent off your favourite brands. Stores are open until 7pm Monday to Saturday and there’s always free parking. Once you’ve shopped until you’ve dropped head to Pizza Express, Frankie & Benny’s or Prezzo for after shopping dinner then round your day off with the latest movies at Cineworld. For the chance to win a gift card loaded with £200 to spend at Dalton Park, tell us what time the stores are open until Monday to Saturday?
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