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OUTDOOR EVENTS
In the bleak Midwinter
The Carol Service at The Tree Cathedral offers a unique festive experiemce for all of the family to enjoy on Sunday, December 11
Celebrate the winter solstice Time to get spooked
Stanwick Lakes in Wellingborough will observe the winter solstice with fire beacons around the lake on December 21. An archer will shoot a burning flame into the middle of the lake to celebrate the pagan festival. Tickets will soon go on sale for fiery display. Check back at stanwicklakes.org.uk There’s always a chill in the air in December, but on December 16, the chill will be somewhat different – with a Spooky History Walk booked in, courtesy of the Cowper & Newton Museum.
Walk Olney’s mysterious byways by night, and learn some of its hair-raising history.
Meet outside the Museum ahead of the 7.30pm start. Adults pay £10, under 16s go for £2, payable on the night. Mulled wine and nibbles are included in the price.
At a traditional carol service, you should be able to see your breath in the chill of the winter air, you should hold a cup of steaming mulled wine in one hand, a song sheet in the other, and you should have a snuggly hat pulled down tight... You’ll need a nice setting too, and The Parks Trust have sorted that – they will once again be holding their annual festive sing-song at the Tree Cathedral.
But before the open air carolling, a procession will begin at Willen Lake car park.
You will follow a lantern trail along the redways to the cathedral itself. Bring a lantern or torch of your own and meet in the Peace Pagoda car park. Parking charges will apply, but the carol service is free.
When: Sunday, December 11, 3.00pm-5.30pm
Lights of Love
Christmas is a time for families and friends and this poignant event, organised by Willen Hospice, is the perfect opportunity to join a festive celebration of life to remember those who are no longer with us.
It’s a time to remember, and to reflect.
Lights of Love is being hosted at The Ridgeway Centre in Wolverton and anyone from the MK community is welcome, whether your loved one was cared for by Willen Hospice, or elsewhere.
Please remember your purses and wallets – donations will be appreciated.
