Accessible Shopping Day The annual Christmas Shopping Day in Falkirk with the emphasis on our elderly and disabled customers. Central Shopmobility based in Callendar Square Shopping Centre will be open specially to provide wheelchairs and personal shoppers if requested. Special transport arrangements have been made. To register and for full details, please call Falkirk Council’s Equal Opportunities team on 01324 506102. The Jack and Jill Market – Falkirk 10.30am - 1pm. 40 stalls of quality, nearly-new baby & kids clothes, cots, toys, buggies, bikes, and all the rest (0-9 yrs) Snap up great Bargains. Adults £1 Grangemouth Sports Complex, Abbots Road, FK3 8JB. To book a stall visit www. jackandjillmarket.co.uk Dunblane Craft Market Victoria Halls 11-4pm. Dobbies Little Seedlings club Christmas Party Phone 01786 458860 Sunday 1st December (14.30pm) and Monday 2nd December (4.30-8.30pm) Christmas Fair at Alloa Tower Come see the tower decorated for Christmas, festive stalls including soaps, candles, jewellery, hampers and much more. Carol singing and face painting for the children. Adults £3 Children £2 free mulled wine and mince pie. 01259 211701. Sunday 1st, 8th, and 15th December Re:Action Drama present “Tales from the house” Callendar House has a long and varied history, which has inspired youth drama group Re:Action over the past few months. This promenade performance, by members of the group, guides you through the house (literally, from room to room) and brings its history to life! Tickets 01324 506850. Monday 2nd December Decorate the tree at Bo’ness Library FREE 5pm. Decorate the tree at Falkirk Library FREE 6-7pm. Tuesday 3rd December Christmas Shopping Fayre at Stirling Castle Set in the stunning Great Hall with its roaring log fire and festive music, the annual shopping fayre offers a unique mix of suppliers and inspiring gift ideas. Entry costs £5 and includes free on-
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site parking. Children under 16 go free but must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available from Stirling Castle Tuesday 3rd to Saturday 7th December Sleeping Beauty at the Dunblane Centre. Traditional panto fun. For tickets phone 01786 824224.
Arnhall Nursery is a private day nursery that provides high quality childcare from birth up to 5 years. We have pre-school grant funded places available and have been graded Excellent & Very Good by SCSWIS in our recent report; the Nursery is set in the beautiful rural surroundings of the Keir Estate on the outskirts of Dunblane with ample car parking.
Tuesday 3rd to Sunday 29th December The Little Boy that Santa Claus Forgot at the Macrobert Johnny hates Christmas. The presents, the tree, Brussels sprouts.Yuck! The problem is that Johnny lives next door to Mr McGregor. Mr McGregor loves Christmas. An adventure story for 3-6 year olds about gifts, friendship and eating your vegetables. For tickets phone 01786 466666.
• Open all year round from 7.30am to 6.00pm • All meals included - home cooked by our in-house chef • Fully qualifed & trained staff. For further details or to arrange a visit please contact the Nursery direct on 01786 822 391 Keir Estate, Dunblane FK15 9NU www.arnhallnursery.co.uk
Friday 6th December Christmas memorial Service organsied by Forth Valley Sands 7.30pm St Marys Church, Upper Bridge Street. For more information contact Caroline on 07948 562321 or www. forthvalleysands.org.uk Festive Farmers Market Falkirk High Street 11-4pm. The very finest in fabulous goodies brought straight from the countryside to Falkirk by some of the country’s leading producers. Produce perfect for festive consumption including: mouth-watering beef, pork and venison, sensational seafood, dairy, organic and gluten free produce, vegetables, plus a range of locally made crafts. www.falkirkdelivers. com Friday 6th to Saturday 14th December Falkirk Youth Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk at the Falkirk Town Hall Featuring giants, beanstalks, laughter, songs and dancing (plus a few madcap characters) this year’s pantomime will make this Christmas magical, festive and fun! For tickets phone 01324 506850.
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