With no Big Tree Night for the second year, the Grinch might look as if he has his teeth into our Christmas celebrations. But the community is not standing for it! There are many plans for local celebrations, so plenty to keep the little ones entertained and give you some retail therapy.
The so named ‘Little Tree Night’ has taken root, spearheaded by the Rotary clubs and the Greeno centre. We do not have much detail unfortunately, but hear it will be around the village hall and on the BTN date of December 15th, from late afternoon. Santa is growing his beard in preparation and even if he may not have reindeer to speed him on his way up the high street this year, he will have the Rotary sleigh, which is going to be sitting outside the village hall. Some of the local shops are also planning late night shopping that night with various offering mulled wine and mince pies as you browse. There are rumours of a band at the Princess Alice Hospice shop too.
Nauticalia will be running two Christmas markets and will be open until 8pm. The first on No-vember 13th and the second on December 11th. It gives you the chance to visit the new retail courtyard and we can promise, it looks splendid!
You may have seen notices of a Waterside Wonderland on social media. This event runs at the Liquid Leisure site. More details on p58. It is the brain child of two local young ladies who have been working at LL over the summer. Good on you girls!
And Lower Sunbury will host its Christmas market on December 9th from 5-8pm, with lots of stalls, food and the Salvation Army playing festive music.
Last but not least, Christmas trees will be going up in the high street at the start of December, thanks to Carl Phillips and team. So you see, although there is no Big Tree Night, there is plenty to get in the mood to celebrate. We need it!