What’s On

Local medical charity Cobalt is holding an exciting online Christmas auction to raise funds for a Teenage and Young Adults (16-25 year old) Specialist Cancer Nurse Megan. Local businesses have generously donated over 40 fantastic lots to bid on, including a custom-made pearl and diamond necklace, vouchers for meals out, gin, wine and brewery experiences and much more. Ideal for Christmas gifts and treats. Join in the fun at www.jumblebee.co.uk/cobaltchristmas

Open on selected evenings from 4pm to 9.30pm. There’s magic around every corner on Westonbirt’s Enchanted Christmas trail! Father Christmas’ elves have made their way to the arboretum to decorate for Christmas. But they’re running slightly behind schedule… will the trail be ready on time? Witness the wonder, hilarity and general commotion that comes with playful elves creating Westonbirt’s spectacular illuminated trail. Advance booking essential. To book tickets visit forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/ enchanted-christmas

Experience the magic of Christmas on board a jumbo jet! Visit Cotswold Airport this winter and participate in the world’s first grotto experience on board the Boeing 747 “Negus”. Let the elves show you how Negus is helping to save Christmas Day in this immersive theatrical production. For more information and to book, please visit www.theflightbeforechristmas.com

Explore our magical after-dark experience and follow the new illuminated trail around our beautiful castle grounds. Enjoy the wonderful music as you discover each new secret of this romantic environment. Refreshments available. Various dates and times. For more details, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Our family-friendly illuminated light trail is a wondrous nighttime experience, showcasing marvellous creations, installations and illuminations. Our Christmas light trail tells a beautiful story of encouraging inclusion and kindness, with clues and puzzles for young inquisitive brains to engage with. Tickets from £12-£25, babies go free. Various dates and times. For more details, please visit www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

At Holy Trinity, Longlevens, GL2 0AJ. The Festival runs from Saturday 26th November through to Friday 2nd December from 10am to 4pm each day. Sunday from noon to 4pm. The Christmas Fayre is in the Church Hall on Saturday 26th November from 12 noon to 2pm with stalls, raffles, tombolas and refreshments. Queries: 01452 500229.

Come along to the Shelter for our popular Festive Fayre where you can meet Santa in his grotto, shop from local traders and enjoy some entertainment, games and tasty food. There will be a pop up photoshoot for pets and family plus face painting and much more. 4.30-7pm. For more details please visit www.gawa.org.uk

Join us in the Glasshouse Café at Miserden with Jo Copsey from Aqua Flowers to create your own stunning Christmas Wreath. Jo will teach you the techniques and guiding principles of building a stylish door wreath that will be the envy of your neighbours! A great opportunity to get into the festive spirit with mulled wine and festive nibbles! 3-5pm. £75pp. The Estate Office, Miserden, near Stroud, GL6 7JA.

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Come and enjoy a lovely evening at our floodlit traditional Nativity Display on the Church Green, and visit the Christmas Tree Festival in the Church afterwards. Fantastic lights and beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Refreshments are available including homemade cake. 3pm-7.30pm. Hucclecote Methodist Church, Carisbrooke Road, Gloucester GL3 3QP. (The Nativity will stay until Christmas).

Get your Christmas shopping off to a fun and festive start with your favourite local marketeers! In our ballroom, you’ll find the finest homemade jewellery, hearty homeware, original artworks, prints, foods and vintage clothes. Other market dates: 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th December. For more details, visit www.thesubrooms.co.uk

Cheltenham BID welcome you to experience their pop up Christmas Market, taking place along the pedestrianised Promenade. Shoppers can look forward to browsing pop up gazebo stalls, mainly made up of local independent traders selling food and drink, crafts and gifts. For more details, please visit www.visitcheltenham.com/whats-on

Come and enjoy some special musical performances from the talented Gloucester Cathedral Choristers at their annual Christmas Coffee Concert in the Chapter House. Admission is £6 on the door. We look forward to welcoming you. All proceeds go toward the music of Gloucester Cathedral. Chapter House, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX. For more information, please visit www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

‘Not just any Christmas Fair’. High quality, true artisan pieces with relaxed shopping and a warm festive welcome. Refreshments throughout the day. 10am-4pm. Overbury Village Hall, GL20 7NZ. Raising funds for Overbury Playground.

60 stalls of all vegan and cruelty-free shopping, food, drinks and gifts. Get your Christmas shopping done and also enjoy some yummy vegan food and drink. £3 entry on the door. Under 16s free with an adult. Dogs allowed on leads. 10am to 3pm. Blackfriars, Via Sacra, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HN. For more information see the ‘Vegan Events Gloucestershire’ Facebook page.

Join artist Sarah Davis in Berkeley Castle’s stunning Great Hall to create your own stained glass lantern with a gorgeous red glass bow and decorative beads. A lovely way to start the festive season and try your hand at a traditional craft. All materials and equipment will be provided to create your lantern using the copper foiling technique. £60pp. 2pm-4.30pm or 7pm-9.30pm. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. For more details, please visit www.berkeley-castle.com

Find festive treats and unique gifts at the Cheltenham Christmas Market. Around 80 market stalls will run along the pedestrianised Promenade and Long Gardens in front of the Municipal Offices. An opportunity to pick up unique gifts, Christmas decorations and delicious goodies. Daily from 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays. More details at www.visitcheltenham.com/whats-on

Join the Cotswold Area Community Orchestra, Sounds of Music Choir and Vocalist Lucy Curtis for a Poptastic Christmas Concert! In aid of Cancer Research UK. 7.30pm. Entry £5 on the door. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Stonehouse Community Centre, GL10 2NS.

Themed decorated Christmas trees, Christmas stalls, luxury hamper raffle and refreshments. Entry by donation. All are welcome! 10th December 11am-5pm, 11th December 2pm-5pm. St Mark’s Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX. www.stmarksmethodist.org.uk

Come and join in the festive fun with a dog walk like no other! Dress your pooch in their festive best and enjoy a seasonal walk through our grounds. Entry is free, with a suggested donation on the day of £5. There will be tea, coffee, cake and a food van with prizes for the dress-up winners. Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, Church Road, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ. For more details, email leckhampton.events@sueryder.org

With special guests, stalls galore, Santa’s Grotto and lots of games, this is an event with fun for all the family! 1-4pm. Hatherley Manor Hotel, Down Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL2 9QA. In aid of James Hopkins Trust.

Come and sing with us at our Carol Concert. Compere Mark Cummings BBC Radio Gloucestershire, Organist Timothy Ingold, Leckhampton Junior School Choir, Cranham Handbell Ringers, Cheltenham Silver Band. 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (under 16s £8) from https://buytickets.at/rccn/780605 For information contact 01242 680532. Supporting local and Rotary charities. The Princess Hall, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Bayshill Road, GL50 3EP.

Approximately 20 naughty Christmas elves will be up to all kinds of mischief in window displays around picturesque Painswick. Families can follow a map to spot the elves at any time over the seven days. Maps cost just £4 each and can be purchased from 1st December. Complete the trail and solve the anagram for a chance to win a £200 John Lewis voucher. The naughty elves brought joy to thousands of families from all over Gloucestershire last year, and they can’t wait to spread even more of their funny festive cheer! For more information, see the Friends of The Croft School Facebook page.

Two days of workshops, talks and demonstrations. Guides in the Hide will be on hand to help you identify the winter wildlife. Highlights include a talk with Chris Moore on his book –Peter Scott and the Birth of Modern Conservation – and Winter Goose ID Workshops. For more details, please visit wwt.org.uk/Slimbridge