Falmouth Christmas 2015 leaflet

CHRISTMAS AT FALMOUTH CHRISTMAS MARKETS:

CHRISTMAS OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING

Outlaw, Brewery Yard & The Poly

MEET REAL REINDEER

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

MEET YOUR FAVOURITE FROZEN CHARACTERS

VIEW THE FULL CHRISTMAS EVENT GUIDE AT FALMOUTH.CO.UK

Thursday 3, 10 & 17 December

Sun 29 Nov

Thu 3, Thu 10 & Thu 17 Dec

Princess Pavilion 09.45 Registration; 10.00 Start All day workshop. Limited places available. £5 per lantern

Old Brewery Yard 17.00 until late

LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP

Create your own illuminated lantern and be part of Falmouth’s Christmas parade on Thursday 3 December.

Mon 30 Nov – Thu 24 Dec

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE POLY

The Poly 10.00 – 19.00; 10.00 – 20.00 on Thursdays

The Poly’s annual Christmas Market will feature local artisan makers and a range of quality gifts just in time for Christmas.

Thu 3 Dec

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON & CHILDREN’S PARADE

Events Square to The Moor 17.30 Events Square; 19.00 Switch On at The Moor

Expect singing from Falmouth’s schoolchildren, festivities and a Lantern Parade arriving on The Moor from Events Square for the Pirate FM Lights Switch On. The children’s parade will be accompanied

by Father Christmas, who will be touring the town by horse drawn carriage. On The Moor there will be a great selection of Christmas food and drink, with music from local schools, The Salvation Army and Cornwall Rock Choir.

Thu 3, Thu 10 & Thu 17 Dec

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

Throughout Falmouth Stores open each Thursday until 20.00 Participating stores in the town will be open for late night shopping on each Thursday in December.

BREWERY YARD CHRISTMAS MARKET

Come and soak up the festive atmosphere in Old Brewery Yard on Falmouth’s High Street 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.

Thu 3 – Sat 5 Dec

RAPUNZEL BY AMITY THEATRE

Falmouth Methodist Church Wesley Hall 19.30pm daily; 14.30 Matinee Saturday Tickets £5 Amity Theatre are proud to present their fifth Pantomime, Rapunzel, A Tangled Tale.

Tickets on sale in the Foyer of the Methodist Church from 2 November, Monday to Saturday, 10.00 – 13.00. Enquiries: 01326 316286.

Sat 5 Dec

SERPENTINE PAPERWEIGHTS

Falmouth Art Gallery 11.00 – 15.00 Free

For all ages. Drop in and make a Christmas gift inspired by the Lizard artists and landscape.

Sat 5 Dec

CHRISTMAS STREET FOOD FAYRE

The Moor 10.00 – 18.30

Come and join us on The Moor for a festive feast of street food, organized by the Cornish Street Food Collective. Falmouth Tesco will be on The Moor with their biggest food bank yet, and will be accepting donations between 09.00 – 17.00.

Sat 5 – Sun 6 Dec

Sat 12 Dec

Pendennis Castle 11.00 – 16.00

The Moor 13.00 start at The Moor £10 Adults; £5 Children

NADELIK-A CORNISH CHRISTMAS

Enjoy Christmas the Cornish way with fireside tales, traditional dancing, mulled wine, mince pies, carol singing and crafts in the castle Keep. For more information visit: english-heritage.co.uk Sun 6 Dec

RNLI CHRISTMAS CONCERT

SANTA v RUDOLF FUN RUN

Sign up and get your free Santa/ Rudolph suit to join hundreds of others walking, jogging or running through the town. In aid of Cornwall Hospice Care. For more information visit: cornwallhospicecare.co.uk

Falmouth Methodist Church 19.00

Sat 12 Dec

Help save lives at sea this Christmas and come along to the RNLI Christmas Concert, with performances from Nankersey Male Voice Choir and Pendennis Brass Band.

The Moor Free. Book on Eventbrite via falmouthartgallery.com

Thu 10 – Sat 12 Dec

OUTLAW CHRISTMAS MARKET

The Moor Thu, 11.00 – 20.00 Fri & Sat, 10.00 – 17.00

Outlaw Christmas Market on The Moor showcases over 38 of the best artisan craft, food and drink producers from across Cornwall and Devon. Live music, crafty demonstrations, kid’s stuff, festive food and a whole lot more.

The perfect place to do your Christmas shopping or get some inspiration! Come and join us on Thursday night for late night shopping and to meet our real life reindeer!

ART GALLERY WORKSHOPS AT OUTLAW

Varied activities for all ages including ‘Make a snow globe’, ‘Design funky drawing machine wrapping paper’ and ‘Create a Christmas decoration’.

Sat 12 – Sun 13 Dec

VIKING WINTERFEST

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.00 – 16.00 Join us for a weekend of wintry wonders.

Thrill to tales of Frost Giants, take part in Scandinavian creative crafts and receive a traditional gift from Old Man Winter.

Sun 13 Dec

LIVE NATIVITY

Fri 11 Dec

Events Square to The Moor 13.30 Leaves Events Square Marquee on The Moor open from 12.00

The Poly 18.30 60 min long; suitable for children aged 5+ and their families

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, and a petting corner. Fun for all ages.

SQUASHBOX PRESENTS: THE CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMAS SHOW OF CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMASNESS!

Squashbox Theatre’s show is a celebration of everything Christmassy, from fir trees, fairy lights, sleigh bells and snowflakes to crackers, carols, presents and puddings!

Mon 14 – Thu 31 Dec

Tue 22 Dec

All Saints Church 10.00 – 19.00 daily; Sundays 14.00 – 16.00 (Closed Fri 25 & Sat 26 Dec)

King Charles the Martyr Church 19.30 – 21.00

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

A special occasion on the tenth and final year of the festival sees 38 trees which will be decorated by schools, churches, shops, charities, clubs and friends.

Wed 16 Dec

CHRISTMAS MOVIE ON THE MOOR

The Moor 18.00 Arrival; 18.30 Start

A magical screening of Elf on The Moor.

Everyone welcome! Family friendly festive craft activities will be available... plus a pop up from Proper Pancakes, who will be serving food and drinks inspired by the film. Fancy dress encouraged! For further information, please visit penrynpicturehouse.wordpress.com

Thu 17 Dec

FROZEN IN FALMOUTH

The Moor 17.30 – 20.30

Come and join your favourite characters at Frozen in Falmouth! We have lots planned for the final late night shopping evening, including: Frozen characters, real life reindeer, children’s crafts, festive treats, Frozen castle, winter wonderland, puppet show and sing-along.

Sat 19 Dec

CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL

Brewery Yard to Events Square 12.45 Arrival; 13.00 Start People of all ages are welcome to grab an outfit and join the fun (children to be accompanied by an adult). The Parade will gather outside of Brewery Yard and will parade from the Old High Street, walking through the town to Events Square accompanied by carnival music. For more information: 01326 212895.

CAROL SERVICE

Nine lessons and carols by candlelight at Falmouth Parish of King Charles the Martyr.

Tue 22 – Wed 23 Dec

NEAR-TA THEATRE PRESENTS CHRISTMAS TIME. 2015

The Poly 19.30 £9 Adults; Concessions £7 +£1 Poly Fund per ticket Back at The Poly for a sixth Glorious Year!

Charlie and Toby are feeling low, and why wouldn’t they? It’s Christmas Day and they’re serving time at Her Majesty’s pleasure.

Thu 24 Dec

HARMONY CHOIR

Various locations throughout Falmouth 10.30 Start at The Watersports Centre 13.00 Finale at The Moor Join the 100-year-old Christmas Eve tradition of Harmony Choir. The choir will be leaving the Watersports Centre, making their way through the town stopping to sing at Church Corner, Church Street car park and Market Street, arriving at The Moor at approximately 13.00 for the finale.

Sun 27 Dec – Sun 3 Jan

CANVAS THEATRE PRESENT: THE STAR CHILD

The Poly 19.30

Coming to The Poly this Christmas is a brand new show from Canvas Theatre: The Star Child is a festive adaptation of the Oscar Wilde short story of the same name. A family friendly, magical show, this is a story set within the Golden Age of Hollywood.