We’ve got three fairs coming up in the run-up to Christmas:
Feel-good Christmas Fayre
Earthbeat Centre
Marske Road
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
28 November 10:30 – 16:00
Come along to the Feel-good Christmas Fayre at Saltburn’s beautiful Earthbeat Centre and discover local practitioners of wellbeing, guidance, insight, health and all kinds of ways of helping you feel good! Stalls, therapists, readers and activities on offer include:
One to One Readings, Reiki, Crystals, Massage, Colour Therapy, Tarot, Runes, Angels, Candles, Yoga, Therapies, Jewellery, Books, Unique Gifts & Crafts, Handmade items, Healthy Eating, Good Living, Wellbeing, Mood-Boosting Techniques and Practises.
There will be related talks and demonstrations throughout the day and craft activities for younger ones. Please come along and meet like-minded people, enjoy the laid back atmosphere and learn, try and buy something new! Free entry (this includes free access to the talks and demonstrations).
A Victorian Christmas at Kirkleatham Museum
Kirkleatham Museum
Redcar
TS10 5NW
5 December 10.00 – 15.30
6 December 10.00 – 15:30
Start your festive season in a magical way and experience the spirit of a Victorian Christmas here at Kirkleatham Museum. Throughout the weekend take the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto, find a special gift at the Victorian Craft Fair, meet the Reindeers, enjoy carol singing and savour some traditional Christmas food.
ARC Christmas Market
ARC Stockton Arts Centre
Dovecot Street
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 1LL
12 December 10.00 – 16.00
Looking for the ultimate festive shopping experience? This December, ARC is the place to be as we play host to a range of wonderful stalls providing one-off gifts and beautiful hand crafted items – the perfect Christmas presents!
As winter sets in, we’ve curated some of the finest independent crafters, makers and shopkeepers that the North East has to offer.
While we are at the market ARC have two performances of The Tin Soldier– see http://arconline.co.uk/whats-on/family-christmas-at-arc/the-tin-soldier
LAST POSTING DATES FOR CHRISTMAS
Friday 4 December – Africa, Middle East
Monday 7 December- Asia, Cyprus, Far East, Japan, Eastern Europe (excl. Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia)
Tuesday 8 December- Caribbean, Central & South America
Thursday 10 December – Greece, Australia, New Zealand
Monday 14 December – Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland
Tuesday 15 December – Canada, Finland, Sweden, USA
Wednesday 16 December – Austria, Iceland, Ireland, Portugal, Spain
Thursday 17 December – France
Friday 18 December – Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Switzerland
Monday 21 December – UK
I’m at a complete loss as to why less time is needed to get to Slovakia than to France, and why Greece is lumped in with Australasia, but these are the dates that Royal Mail has given. Go figure.