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Late Night Shopping
1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Dec 5pm – 8pm. Falmouth Town Centre (Ian Cocklin Photography)
Come along to Falmouth for our late night shopping evenings, where participating stores will be opening late for your Christmas shopping pleasure. Enjoy the Lights Switch On on the 1st, the Outlaw Christmas Market on the 8th, and Frozen in Falmouth on the 15th, plus more festive fun!
www.falmouth.co.uk, Facebook: /FalmouthChristmas
‘Little and Large’ Exhibition
26th Nov – 28th Jan 11am –3pm. Falmouth Art Gallery
This intriguing exhibition will explore the nature of scale and will showcase an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary work from 18th Century miniatures to large-scale photorealist paintings. While you are in the gallery why not have a browse for unique Christmas presents and cards in the gallery shop.
Free, www.falmouthartgallery.com Facebook: FalmouthArtGallery, Twitter: @FalmouthArtGall 01326 313 863 info@falmouthartgallery.com
Christmas Lights Switch On 1st Dec from 5.30pm. The Moor
Expect children singing, festivities and a Lantern Parade arriving on The Moor from Events Square for the Lights Switch On at 7.00pm. The children’s parade will be accompanied by Father Christmas himself. On The Moor there will be Christmas food and drink, with music from local schools and community groups. This is the first of Falmouth’s late night shopping until 8pm evenings.
Free, www.falmouth.co.uk, Facebook: /FalmouthChristmas Twitter: @FalmouthTownUK
Santa’s Grotto
1st Dec 5.30pm – 8pm. Falmouth Library/Art Gallery. The Moor
As part of the lights switch on celebrations the Municipal Building will be hosting a very special visitor, Father Christmas! Bring the children to see Santa in his grotto and collect an early Christmas present from 5.30pm - 8pm. Falmouth Art Gallery will be open during this time so you can browse for gifts in the shop and enjoy the ‘Little and Large’ exhibition.
Free for children, www.falmouthartgallery.com Facebook: /FalmouthArtGallery, Twitter: @FalmouthArtGall
Amity (friendship) Theatre Company presents The Beauty Sleeping 1st, 2nd, 3rd Dec with a Saturday matinee. 7.30pm evening performances, matinee 2.30pm. Wesley Hall Methodist Church, Falmouth
Will the good witch of the north prevent the bad witch of the south from putting a sleeping curse on the beautiful princess? Will the hero be able to help? Who is the hero? All will be revealed when you come to watch The Beauty Sleeping. A fun-filled family pantomime with song and dance coupled with laughter.
Tickets £5.00, Facebook: /amitytheatrefalmouth, 01326 316286
Brewery Yard Christmas Market
1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Dec 5pm till late. Old Brewery Yard (Nicky Abrahams Photography)
Come and soak up the festive atmosphere in Old Brewery Yard on Falmouth’s High St. Running from 5pm-late each Thursday of December for late night shopping. There will be everything from handmade goods, hot drinks and festive food, live music, vintage wares, books, records and many more Christmas gift ideas.
Free, Facebook: /FalmouthChristmas
Diddy Decorations
Sat 3rd Dec 11am – 3pm. Falmouth Art Gallery
Come and make your own Diddy Decorations inspired by our ‘Little and Large’ exhibition. Free for families with children of all ages.
Free, www.falmouthartgallery.com Facebook: FalmouthArtGallery, Twitter: @FalmouthArtGall 01326 313 863 info@falmouthartgallery.com
Nadelik-A Cornish Christmas 3rd – 4th Dec 11am – 4pm. Pendennis Castle
Enjoy Christmas the Cornish way with fireside tales, traditional dancing, mulled wine, mince pies, carol singing and crafts in the castle Keep. Plus bring along your Christmas list to get Father Christmas’ special seal of approval.
Tickets include entry to site and event. English Heritage members - free, adult - £7.90, child 5 -15 years - £4.70, child under 5 - free, concession - £7, family - £20.50 www.english-heritage.org.uk/Pendennis Facebook: /pendenniscastle, 01326 316594
Christmas Tree Festival
Sun 4th Dec 5.30pm – 7pm Lights switched on at 6pm. Princess Pavilion/Gyllyngdune Gardens (Ian Cocklin Photography)
Christmas Tree Festival – join in the Festival celebrations with carol singing and Illumination Brass as all the Christmas trees decorated by community groups in Falmouth are lit up.
Free, www.tempusleisure.org.uk/princess-pavilion Facebook: /FalmouthChristmas, Twitter: @EventsFalmouth
The Poly Christmas Market
5th – 10th Dec 10am – 7pm each day. Plus late night shopping Thurs, The Poly, Falmouth
Meet The Makers. See a truly diverse range of hand-crafted delights by truly local makers. Tuck into mince pies and mulled wine available in our bar.
Free, www.thepoly.org, Facebook: /thepolyguild
Farmers’ Market
Every Tuesday 9am – 2pm. The Moor
Come along to the Falmouth Farmers Market on The Moor for fresh Cornish produce to delight your guests this Christmas! On Tuesday 13th Dec come along to an extra special Farmers’ Market in the Christmas Marquee on The Moor.
Free, www.trurofarmers.co.uk, Facebook: /FalmouthChristmas
Outlaw Christmas Market
Thur 8th Dec 10am – 8pm, Fri 9th Dec 10am – 5pm, Sat 10th Dec 10am – 5pm. The Moor
Fabulous festive shopping from some of the best designer makers and artisan food producers around. Come and browse round our beautifully festive marquee, have a glass of mulled wine or grab a bite of delicious street food and buy some amazing gifts. It’s the perfect place for unique Christmas presents.
Free, www.outlawevents.co.uk Facebook: /OutlawCraftFair, Twitter: @OutlawCraftUK
Weekly Market
Thur & Sat 9am – 5pm. The Moor
The Falmouth Weekly Market has been trading in the same location for well over 100 years! Come along throughout November and December for a wide range of delights from clothing and accessories, to garden and homeware.
Free, www.falmouth.co.uk, Facebook: /FalmouthChristmas Twitter: @falmouthtownuk
Santa Fun Run
10th Dec. Registration from 11am. Run starts at 1pm. Start/finish The Moor
Men and women, boys and girls, young and old – everyone is welcome to join this Christmas fundraiser. You can choose to run, jog or walk along the route and have a choice of two distances; either one and a half or three miles. Sign up and you will receive a free Santa Suit or Elf outfit! Join us for a mince pie and hot drink after the fun run to continue the merry making. Spaces are limited, so advanced registration is recommended .
For further information contact Clare on 01726 66868 or via email: cbray@cornwallhospice.co.uk, www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk
Christmas Carol Concert
Sat 10th Dec 7pm. Falmouth United Reformed Church
A mixture of familiar carols for the audience to sing as well as less familiar pieces. Accompanied by the Truro Sinfonia.Tickets: Free entry: Retiring collection for Penhaligon’s Friends.
Free, Retiring collection for Penhaligon’s Friends Facebook: /FalmouthChristmas
Live Nativity
Sun 11th Dec. Leaves Events Square at 1.30pm. Marquee on The Moor open from 12 noon.
Leaving Events Square and walking through to The Moor, stopping at various places for scenes to be acted out, the Live Nativity tells the story of Christmas with animals. The final scene will be played out on The Moor in a marquee with lots of animals from horses to goats, as well as a petting corner. Fun for all ages.
Free, www.falmouth.co.uk, Facebook.com/falmouthlivenativity
Tanya’s Courage Trust Christmas Fayre 12th Dec 10am – 6pm. The Moor
The Tanya’s Courage Trust are holding a special Christmas fayre. There will be a lovely array of market stalls selling fantastic gifts, a Santa’s Grotto, live music, mulled wine and mince pies. The Flicka Foundation will also be bringing their donkeys along for young and old to enjoy. All monies raised will be used by the Tanya’s Courage Trust to support young people with cancer.
Free, www.tanyascourage.org.uk
Christmas Movie on The Moor 13th & 14th Dec 6pm each evening. The Moor
Join us for Cornwall Film Festival’s Christmas screenings of Gremlins (12A) and Home Alone (PG) on The Moor, inside a lovely marquee! This will be a fun, festive experience for all ages, fancy dress or your best Christmas jumper is positively encouraged! Refreshments will be provided by Proper Pancakes, including gourmet popcorn, mince pies and other delicious festive treats! You will be able to warm up with hot chocolate, Cornish tea and coffee, plus the option of a Christmas tipple for the over 18’s.
Adult film and food ticket £9, film ticket only £5 Child (3-14 years) film and food ticket £6, film ticket only £3.50 Children aged 2 and under are free as long as they have a lap to sit on. If they require a seat, a child’s ticket will need to be purchased. All tickets are also subject to a booking fee. www.brownpapertickets.com/browse, Facebook: /FalmouthChristmas
The Science of Christmas 14th Dec 7pm. The Poly
A series of brief talks and demonstrations for children about the science of Christmas! All welcome to our free, festive event! For more detail see the Poly website: www.thepoly.org.
Free but you need to book tickets at: www.scienceofchristmas.eventbrite.com Facebook: /FalmouthChristmas
Frozen in Falmouth
Thur 15th Dec 5.30pm – 8.30pm. The Moor
Does your little one dream of meeting a real life princess? Well, now’s your chance! On the 15th December, The snow sisters, Elsa and Anna, will be hosting Frozen in Falmouth; an evening full of fun and magic, along with their princess friends! Make this Christmas one to remember and come along to sing some songs, tell some stories and make wishes come true! All are welcome from far and wide and our princesses hope to see you there! Free event but numbers will not exceed marquee capacity.
Free, www.falmouth.co.uk, Facebook: /FalmouthChristmas
Cinderella -The world’s favourite rags-to-riches
fairy tale from Cornwall’s award winning Miracle Theatre
16th – 31st Dec. Princess Pavilion
Miracle Theatre has a treat in store for you this Christmas, a brand new pantomime! The Prince is looking for a bride. When Cinderella’s twisted step sisters, Euthanasia and Anaesthesia, steal her invitation to the palace and hide her ball gown, she has to rely on the Fairy Godmother’s magic skills to rescue her, with unpredictable results! Experience the undiluted joy of pantomime in its heyday of 150 years ago, complete with revealing backstage glimpses – Hoorah! A rare and genuine pleasure suitable for all, only at Falmouth’s Princess Pavilion this Christmas.
Tickets: All adult seats £15, under 16’s £10, family ticket £40 (2 adult and 2 children, only available in advance) 01326 211 222, www.miracletheatre.co.uk Facebook: /FalmouthChristmas
Jam Jar Diorama
Sat 17th Dec 11am – 3pm. Falmouth Art Gallery Come and make your own miniature scene in a jam jar inspired by our ‘Little and Large’ exhibition. For families with children of all ages.
Free, www.falmouthartgallery.com Facebook: FalmouthArtGallery, Twitter: @FalmouthArtGall 01326 313 863, info@falmouthartgallery.com
Christmas Street Food on The Moor Sat 17th Dec 10am to 5pm The Moor
The Cornish Street Food Collective will be joining the Market on The Moor to bring you some wonderful, warming festive street food treats. We’ll have a lovely seated area and a great selection of Cornish food and drink, perfect when taking a break from your Christmas shopping! Please check our Facebook event page for more information.
Free, Facebook: /cornishstreetfood, Twitter: @CornStreetFood
Harmony Choir
Sat 24th Dec 10am – 13.30pm. Various locations in Falmouth finishing on The Moor
The Harmony Choir raises money for good causes by performing throughout the town on Christmas Eve. This Christmas will be the Harmony Choirs’ 117th performance and this Falmouth tradition is 116 years old. Even two world wars couldn’t stop the choir’s Christmas Eve performance. The route beings at the Falmouth Watersports Centre and moves through town to finish on The Moor.
Free, www.falmouth.co.uk, Email: Kevin Gerry kjgerry@aol.com Facebook: /FalmouthCornwall, Twitter: @FalmouthTownUK
Sarah Newton MP Need help or advice? Sarah Newton, MP for Truro and Falmouth, holds weekly surgeries around the constituency. If you’d like to arrange an appointment to discuss an issue of concern to you, please email Sarah at sarah.newton.mp@ parliament.uk or telephone 01872 274760.
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IN FALMOUTH Cover illustration & design by Eight Wire