Christmas Activities & Events in Northumberland
There are a host of Christmas activities and events taking place this month, check out some of the fantastic activities and events on offer below.
Ashington Neighbourhood Policing Team - Annual Open Day
Plessey Woods Country Park - Christmas in the Woods
Ashington Hirst Welfare - Family Christmas Event
Hirst Park
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We have seen some fabulous festive jumpers already this year.
Why not design your own with our activity sheet.
Don't forget we have crafts on the 3rd, 10th and 17th of this month. See you there.
Wansbeck Community Links - Canny Little Christmas Appeal.
This Christmas, we would like to reach out to our elderly patients, including couples, who may be spending Christmas on their own or who have little or no contact with family or friends over the Festive season. We would like to spread some Christmas cheer and gift them a small present to open on Christmas day.
We propose a 'shoe box' appeal, which most people are familiar with for sending gifts to children in poorer countries abroad.
We are suggesting a shoe box sized box (boxes are easier to store than gift bags), wrapped in festive paper and filled with something like:
· Warm socks
· Gloves or mittens
· Scarf – woolen or fabric
· Toiletries – bubble bath, shower gel, hand cream, lip balm, bath salts, aftershave/perfume, talc etc.
· Crossword/sudoku etc book
· Adult colouring book and pens
· Fiction book – this doesn't have to be new – you could gift a book you've read and enjoyed and write a little message inside for the new reader.
· Hot chocolate/herbal tea etc
· Old style sweets – pear drops, rhubarb & custard etc
· Memo block or one that sticks on the fridge
· Little address/telephone book or a little diary
· A small craft set – cross stitch, etc – Aldi and The Works usually have small sets
· Hot water bottle
· Small thermos or insulated mug
In fact anything small enough to fit in the box that you think would be nice for an older person to receive. Would also make it even better with a handwritten Christmas card, wishing them well – perhaps an inspirational quote in there for the coming year.
If you can mark the box with a gift label for either a lady or a gent please. We're hoping to be able to get the patients together before Christmas to receive their gift box, but our Link Worker Team will be hand delivering to any patient who is unable to attend.
Please see the poster attached for information on how to nominate someone to receive a gift box.
Wansbeck Community Links, Canny Little Christmas Drop Off points
Ashington: Hirst Park Pavilion (Flowerpark), Cygnus Office. 1 Council Road (terraced houses behind Council office clock), Seaton Park Medical Group, Norham Road
Bedlington: Bedlington Library opposite Bedlingtonshire Medical Group, Bedlingtonshire Medical Group, Glebe Road
Guidepost: Guidepost Medical Group, North Parade, Choppington
Woodhorn Museum
Are you ready for an icy adventure at Woodhorn?
Follow the stunning ice trail around the museum, see live ice carvings and take part in creative activities throughout this special two day event. With plenty of ice sculptures waiting to be discovered, it will be a magical way for families to explore the museum.
The animal themed ice sculptures aim to shine a spotlight on the impact of climate change and inspire visitors to make their own climate pledges for the New Year.
Tickets are free but need to be pre-booked, and you must have a valid annual pass to enter the site.
https://museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/whats-on/coal-and-ice/
#CoalandIce #IceSculpture #ClimateChange #VisitWoodhorn
The Alnwick Garden - Sound and Light Spectacular
The brightest star of them all lies here at The Alnwick Garden! 
See the Garden come to life like you have never seen it before with fantastic sound and light at this after dark spectacular! Fun for all the family and filling your hearts with festive spirit.
Get your tickets now: www.alnwickgarden.com
Northumberlandia Food and Craft Market
Ashington Leisure Centre
Mission Xmas …..
We’re going to need bigger boxes 
Ashington customers never let us down
Thankyou for making smiles 
You have until the 14th dec to drop off a gift for 0-18 years new and unwrapped 
Let’s make a difference this Xmas 
The 
Christmas countdown is on…Active Northumberland has something for everyone with the perfect gift experiences;
Give the Gift of Fitness
- 12 months for price of 10 months Fitness Membership Gift Voucher
- 7 months for the price of 6 months Fitness Membership Gift Voucher
Give the Gift of Relaxation
- 1-month Tranquillity Spa Gift Voucher
Give the Gift of Fun
- Clip 'n Climb Gift Voucher
Get 
Christmas Day ready & buy your gift vouchers today from your local Active Northumberland leisure centre reception!
Find out more https://bit.ly/ANChristmas2022
Northumberland County Council - Country Park Cafes
Who doesn't love a Hot Chocolate ?
We do Deluxe ones with marshmallows' & flakes at our country park cafes
Locations 
nland.cc/NlandCP
Perfect treat after a walk around the park.
Corbridge St Andrews Chruch - Christmas Tree Festive
St Andrew's Church Christmas Tree Festival 2022 in #Corbridge opens Today 2nd Dec to till Tues Dec 6.
www.facebook.com/visitcorbridge
Over 80 trees this year from across the wonderful Corbridge community with some amazing creativity, thought and imagination on display. Just stunning.
Druridge Bay Christmas Trail
Druridge Bay Christmas trail
A FREE fun trail for families to complete.
Location nland.cc/DruridgeBay
Find all of Santa's stockings hidden around the park and kids can get a reward Maps & sheets can be collected from the Cafe.
