What's on ... in December & January
Friday 29th November
Winter Warmer
"An evening of songs - traditional and not-so-
traditional - plus musical shenanigans"! Vocal High
are a 40-strong company of singers from Pershore
and Worcestershire, renowned for their vibrant
and energetic performances. This winter-focused
concert takes place in the beautiful medieval
thatched Barn at The Fleece in Bretforton, and
mulled cider will be on hand to keep you warm!
8pm. Info and tickets from www.vocalhigh.com
and https://thefleeceinn.co.uk/whats-on/
Saturday 30th November
Christmas Fayre
Church Lench Village Hall, WR11 4UE. 2.30pm to
4.30pm. A traditional Fayre with a variety of stalls
Including crafts, plants, second hand books, bric-a-
brac, tombola and many others featuring festive
homemade products. Seasonal refreshments on
sale throughout the afternoon. Entry £1 - children
free. Contact, 01386 870236
Sunday 1st December
Greyfriars’ House and Garden - Greyfriars at
the Victorian Christmas Fayre
Experience the house alive with festive cheer during
the Victorian Christmas Fayre and the lively
atmosphere on Friar Street. See this timber-framed
house festively decorated and witness our garden
illuminated during extended opening hours. Booking
not needed. Children welcome. Assistance Dogs
only are welcome. 11am to 4pm. Free Event but
normal admission charges apply. Greyfriars’ House
and Garden, Friar Street, Worcester, WR1 2LZ.
Sunday 1st December & Sunday 26th January
Pianoscapes
'Something old, something new, something
different'... Pianist Chris Long presents his popular
monthy series of piano concerts billed as 'eclectic
music for adventurous listeners'. This more seasonal
edition will feature a piano arrangement of
Vivaldi's 'Winter' (from 'The 4 Seasons') alongside
winter music by Messaien, Percy Grainger, Peteris
Vasks and others; plus music & improvisations by
Chris himself. Tea and excellent cake are part of the
experience. 2.30pm in Pershore - St Andrew's
Centre, WR10 1DT. For more information see
www.chrislongmusic.co.uk or http://pershore
abbey.org.uk/service-events/#events
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Monday 2nd & Monday 9th December
Grand Xmas Whist Drive & Raffle
Venue: Astwood Bank Club, Redditch area, B96
6AS. 6pm. Admission £2.50p includes guaranteed
Christmas Whist Prize win on 2nd December only,
and free buffet on 9th December. To reserve your
seat and for more details tel; 01527 893421 or
email: [email protected]
Fri 6th, Friday 13th & Saturday 14th December
Excelsa Voces: Candlelight Concerts
Acclaimed early-music/contemporary-music vocal
quintet Excelsa Voces present three magical winter
concerts. Singing a repertoire of beautiful music
spanning hundreds of years, E.V concerts have
been described as 'an evening of extraordinary
beauty'. They are joined by cellist Tom McMahon
and keyboard player Chris Long. Friday 6th at The
Guild Chapel, Stratford-upon-Avon; Friday 13th at
St Faith's Church, Overbury; and Saturday 14th at
Stanbrook Abbey, Callow End, Worcs. Details can
be found at www.excelsavoces.com
Sunday 8th December
St Richard’s Santa Dash
Join St Richard’s Hospice for a 2-mile festive,
family friendly, fun-run or walk. Starting at
Worcestershire County Cricket Club, following the
River Severn to Diglis and finish at South Quay,
with festive refreshments. Registration and Santa
suit pick-up takes place from 9am in the Severn
Suite at WCCC, New Road followed by a mass-
Santa warm-up in the car park and a 10.30am
riverside start. Santa suit for every participant
(over 3 years). If you would like to wear your own
Santa Suit, please feel free! Your registration fee
covers the cost of the event so we appreciate any
sponsorship raised and suggest a fundraising target
of £40pp. Adults £15, children 3-16 years £10.
Tel: 01905 958262. Worcestershire County Cricket
Club – New Road, Worcester, WR2 4QQ.
Friday 10th & Saturday 11th January
Christmas Tree Collection
Support St Richard's Hospice by having your real
tree collected and recycled for a donation towards
our care. Our fabulous volunteers will be collecting
and recycling trees throughout Worcestershire on
10th & 11th January. Check online: https://www.
strichards.org.uk/christmas-tree-recycling/ to see if
we are collecting in your postcode area. Register
To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]