BEFORE YOU GO
Christmas treats
Festive lights will be twinkling all December, while Christmas fairs and winter
markets around the borough will give you a sparkling array of gift options and
tasty food and Santa will inevitably make an appearance (or two).
C
hristmas lights were
due to be switched
on in central Ealing
on 24 November
to add to the seasonal
atmosphere and there will be
plenty for you to find on your
doorstep this festive season.
In fact, you might be
surprised by what you find.
Ealing Broadway Shopping
Small Business Saturday is on 1 December
Centre was due to have a
festive display again. Last
year, it had an ice cave installation
annual, national campaign aimed at
with gingerbread replicas of Ealing
encouraging people to shop locally
landmarks. Choirs will be performing
and support their local economy
there on 8 and 13 December, too.
on one of the busiest shopping
On Saturday, 1 December, the
days of the year, the first Saturday
weekly Ealing Artisan Market is to
in December.
play host to a Small Business Saturday
At the market, held in the new public
Market from 11am – as part of the
square between Dickens Yard and
30
around ealing December 2018
Christ the Saviour Church, you
can expect to find seasonal
ingredients, carol singers
and mulled wine to sip while
you shop from local makers
and designers.
In fact, many small businesses
take part in the day by hosting
events and offering discounts,
so keep an eye on shops nearby
on 1 December.
On 8 December from
12noon there will be a
Christmas fair in West Ealing, centred
on Melbourne Avenue. As well as music,
choirs, a nativity play, crafts and other
family fun, Father Christmas will also
be popping by.
For more on local Christmas events,
visit ealingnewsextra.co.uk/features/
christmas2018