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Sancti Nicholai and other Christmas favourites. 7.30pm. Adults £12 Children £5 with refreshment available. Tel: [phone]. St John’s Church, Canons Hill, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1HA Saturday 14th December Big Band Dance Night Basie, Ellington, Miller and more - Kingswood Big Band. Dance the night away or just enjoy the music. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets in advance only £13. 8am to 11pm. Doors open 7.30pm. Tel: [phone]. Banstead Community Hall, Park Road, Banstead, SM7 3AJ. Sunday 22nd December Lessons and Carols Share in this traditional service with its awe- inspiring mix of choir-only pieces and carols for all in the tranquil and ancient surroundings of St Nicholas' Church. Followed by mince pies and mulled wine. 6.30pm to 7.30pm. FREE. Tel: [phone]. St Nicholas Church, Church Road, Worth, Crawley, RH10 7RT. Tuesday 31st December New Year’s Eve Party Dance, laugh and have a good time with friends and family at Mannings Heath Golf & Wine Estate! Book your table now. Enjoy an evening of amazing food, great company, live music and welcome the New Year with a bang! Enjoy a glass of bubbly, followed by a delicious 3-course dinner. Grab a glass of bubbly and dance ‘til 1 am. Dress code: smart casual. Pre-booking required. £90 per adult Tel: [phone]. Mannings Heath Golf & Wine Estate, Hammerpond Road, Mannings Heath, Horsham, RH13 6PG. Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th January The Paper Dolls Based on the book by Julia Donaldson. When a little girl makes a string of paper dolls, she takes them by the hand on a fantastical adventure. Whirling through the home and garden they fly through the air, until they are confronted with some very sharp scissors! The Paper Dolls comes to life with stunning puppetry and original music in Polka Theatre's much-loved production. For more details see website https://fantasticforfamilies. com/events/. Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB. Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th January Pratts Bottom Model Railway Exhibition Orpington and District Model Railway Society are proud to announce their very popular annual two day event. The show is being staged at the village hall just off Rushmore Hill. Designed to appeal to both families and the enthusiast; will feature high quality layouts in a variety of scales each depicting a fascinating miniature world through which the trains are kept running. Younger visitors will have the opportunity to operate layouts themselves. 10am to 5pm. Admission. adults £4, children £1.50. Pratts Bottom Village Hall, Norsted Lane, Rushmore Hill, BR6 7PQ Saturday 18th January Morden Hall Park - Big Wetland Look for a range of wild birds with our knowledgeable Nature Group as you stroll down our wetlands boardwalk. Meet the Nature Group volunteers at the gazebos near the white bridge and go on a walk to spot native birds. Drop-in event, no need to book. Donations welcome. Enjoy offers on bird food and feeders in the Garden Centre. Suitable for all ages. Dogs on leads welcome. A National Trust Event – 11am to 3pm. Check website for more details. https://www. nationaltrust.org.uk/events/. Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden, SM4 5JD. Wed 29th January to Sun 2nd February Billionaire Boy Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn't have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don't go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries find what money can't buy! For more details see website https://fantasticforfamilies.com/events/ Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HA The Arts Society Croydon Area Meet Monthly (2nd Thursday) at 10.15am. All Saints Church Hall, Sanderstead. No meeting in December. 9th January : A Decorative Art – The History of Wallpapers. For further details please phone [phone] or email janice.brunger@ outlook.com To advertise your event, email [email protected] The Link 31