The Ultimate Christmas List of Events in the Bognor Regis Area
With the Christmas Lights Switch On yet to come, there are plenty of local events to get us in the festive spirit.
Here are a few. If you know of any more, please add them for everyone else to enjoy with you.
St. Mary Magdalene Church Winter Fayre
Sat 13th November 2010
St. Mary Magdalene Church
Bersted Street
Bognor Regis
PO22 9PR
Gifts; Jewellery; Cards; Bottle Stall; WIN £50; Tombola; Three Raffles; Cake Stall; Children s Stall with Tombola Toys & Games; Light Refreshments.
A Christmas Festival
Fri 19th November to Sun 21st November 2010
Stansted Park
Rowlands Castle
Hampshire
PO9 6DX
Stansted House Below stairs rooms: Christmas food, wine, beer and liqueurs.
Upstairs: Creative and decorative Christmas designs for the house.
Gift Marquee: Presents for the whole family. Daily decorative, food & drink demonstrations and tastings.
Stansted Garden Centre ‘The Christmas Market’ A variety of gifts adding to the already extensive range of goods. Children’s Entertainment: Santa’s Grotto & craft activities. Ride around the grounds on the Stansted Light Railway.
Stansted House Entry: Friday Evening £3 / Sat & Sun £5 (available on the door) Children under 16 go free. 10% of all ticket sales donated to ‘Cancer Wise’ www.cancerwise.org.uk
Please be aware that Stansted House is unsuitable for pushchairs Entry to the Garden Centre is Free.
Willowhale Farm Residents Association Christmas Fayre
Sat 20th November 2010
Willowhale Centre
Pryors Lane
Aldwick
Bognor Regis
PO21 4JF
WFRA are holding their Christmas Fayre, with Father Christmas and his helpers, with Craft Stalls, Lucky Dip, Teddy stall, Tombola, Cake Stall, New goods for Christmas. Wrapping Paper etc, Coffee-Tea -Soft Drinks plus our LARGE RAFFLE. All Welcome. Entrance Free (Donation Bucket) Note : All children to be accompanied by an adult
Open 12 noon - 3pm (1200hrs-1500hrs) Entrance FREE (Donation Bucket)
Christmas Fair
Fri 26th November 2010
Walberton Village Hall
Walberton
BN18 0PQ
Christmas Fair with craft and other stalls. Christmas cafe for light refreshments. Entry Free. Tables for sellers £5.00 in advance only.
Slindon Church of England Primary School Christmas
Sat 27th November 2010
Coronation Hall
Reynolds Lane
Slindon
BN18 0QT
Christmas Fayre - Begin the festive season with us. Try your luck with the raffle and tombolas. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie or two! Bring the children to meet Santa in his Grotto. There will be stalls of games to play and things to buy. Come along and get in the Christmas spirit.
Christmas Fair
Sat 27th November 2010
The Mosse Hall
St Richard’s Church,
St Richard’s Way,
Aldwick,
Bognor Regis
PO21 3AT
A truly festive occasion for young and old with home-made produce, crafts, raffle, bric-a-brac and a tombola. Come hear our own church choir sing beautiful Christmas carols while you shop and eat. Morning coffees, hot/cold lunches, and afternoon tea. Lots on offer for children too, with many children’s stalls including face painting and our wonderful Santa’s Grotto - a big hit last year!
10:00am start - 15:30pm finish. Also this year - a ’Design a Christmas Card’ competition with Infant & Junior prizes to be won. Entries should be in by 12 noon on the day with contact details, judging will begin at 2pm. A warm welcome awaits you at St Richard’s annual Christmas Fair!
Christmas Sugarcraft Fayre
Sat 27th November 2010
The Community Centre
Chalcraft Lane
Bognor Regis
PO21 5TU
The Bognor Regis Branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild will be holding their annual sale of Christmas Sugarcraft decorations and other crafts. Ample parking. A donation from the proceeds will be given to 'Help for Heroes'. 1pm to 4pm
Christmas Lights & Switch-on
Sat 27th November 2010
Regis Centre
Belmont Street
Bognor Regis
PO21 1BL
Entertainment this year includes a Santas Grotto in the Theatre and a family of reindeer at the railway station, with a sleigh for family photo opportunities, during the day. Free Parking available at Fitzleet Multi-story Car Park for the day.
Santa Fun Run
Sun 28th November 2010
Fontwell Park Racecourse,
Fontwell
BN18 0SX
Ever run around a racecourse dressed as Santa Claus? No?! Well now’s your chance! Come and join St Wilfrid’s Hospice for our fifth Santa Fun Run around the one-mile course at Fontwell Park. •Meet the real Father Christmas •Win prizes for biggest girth, funniest outfit and more •Magician •‘Rockin Colin’ singing festive favourites PLUS don’t forget your entry fee includes your very own Santa outfit to take home! Entry forms - 01243 755827 or fundraising@stwh.co.uk
Gates open 10.30am Run starts 11.30am Adults £10 Children 5-16 £5 Children under 4 FREE
Christmas Tree Festival
Fri 3rd December to Sun 5th December 2010
St Anne’s Church
East Wittering
PO20 8PS
******More than 50 Christmas trees******** 10.30 to 4.30 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday night concert by Penny Black choir. Saturday - Christmas Fair 10 am onwards. Sunday evening, Christingle children’s service. Everyone most welcome.
Friday 10.30 - 16.30 Concert at 19.30 Saturday 10.30 - 16.30 Christmas Fair 10.00 to 15.00 Sunday 11.00 - 15.30
Christmas Fair
Sat 4th December 2010
Village Hall
East Preston
BN16 1LP
Christmas gifts Prize Raffle draw for a Christmas Hamper home made produce Christmas tombola etc.. Proceeds in aid of St Mary s church East Preston.
Carols in the Park
Sat 4th December 2010
Hotham Park
Upper Bognor Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 1HW
Singing carols and Christmas songs, with music provided by the Bognor Regis Concert Band and the singing led by the Glenwood Choir around the illuminated Bandstand in Hotham Park. Bring a torch and wear a festive hat. No admission fee, song sheets available.
Admission free
The Yetties Christmas Singalong
Fri 10th December 2010
Yapton & Ford Village Hall
Main Road
Yapton
BN18 0ET
The Yapton & District Cottage Gardeners will be hosting this singalong concert. All welcome to come and join in with this popular folk group from Yetminster in Dorset.
7.30pm. £8.00 Per Ticket
Aladdin & his Magical Lamp
Sat 11th December - 3rd January 2011
Regis Centre
Belmont Street
Bognor Regis
PO21 1BL
Take a magical carpet ride to the Regis Centre this festive season to see the spectacular adventure story of Aladdin. Back by public demand for another pantomime season, starring, from Spirit FM Breakfast Show, Kevin King as the Evil Abanazar, and funny man Kevin James in the comedy role -Wishee Washee!
This 'fun for all' festive production also features Britain's Premier Dame, Mark Hudson, co-starring as the Hilarious Widow Twankey and Phillip Amato as the 'Crazy' Copper PC Ping Pong, Recording artiste Simon Greaves in the title role and the Multi Talented Mike Pannell as the Emperor of China, along with a great supporting cast
Christmas Flower Demonstration
Tues 14th December 2010
St Marys Centre
Grassmere Cl
Felpham
Bognor Regis
PO22 7NU
Join the Bognor Regis Friends of Chestnut Tree House for a festive demonstration of Christmas flowers. Tickets £8 to include afternoon tea. 2pm to 4pm, doors open at 1.30pm
Christmas Concert and Party
Sat 18th December 2010
Walberton Village Hall
Walberton
BN18 0PQ
Party and concert performed by the Bognor Regis Concert Band
£5 on the door or in advance. 7:30pm
Westergate Christian Fellowship Musical Celebration - Christmas The Gift of Joy
Sat 18th December 2010
Eastergate Parish Hall
Barnham Road
Eastergate
A musical evening for all the family to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Admission free. 7pm
Green Christmas on Bersted Brooks
Sun 19th December 2010
Bersted Brooks
Off Rowan Way
Bognor Regis
PO22 9RP
From 11am to 3pm, there will be a chance for the whole family to get involved in the “Green Christmas on Bersted Brooks”. This very popular annual event gives mums or dads a chance to shop for those last-minute bits and pieces while their other half and the children get their hands dirty, supporting their own Local Nature Reserve! As well as tree care, there will be winter crafts, mince pies, mulled wine (for the adults!) and hot drinks. Remember to wear suitable clothing and BRING YOUR WELLIES!
Christmas Disco Party
Fri 24th December 2010
The White Horse
39 Chichester Road
Town Centre
Bognor Regis
PO21 2XH
A night of madcap, pre-Christmas fun! Fancy dress optional.
8.30pm to 11.30pm
No excuse not to join in the fun, now. Plenty to do. If you can add any other events, let us know.
Have a great Bognor Regis Christmas!!
