Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th November A CHRISTMAS CAROL 7.30pm at  Chidham & Hambrook Village Hall You all know the story. Scrooge, a miser, hates Christmas. Years of hard-nosed business has made him a hard-hearted individual, a rich man, but not a happy one. A retelling of the Christmas classic, now with added music and Christmas spirit! Join the Chidham & Hambrook Players as they take you back to Victorian times and start the Christmas season with a bang. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/chidham-hambrook-players

Friday 29th November Switching on the Christmas Lights from 5.15pm: see the arrival of Father Christmas. Carol service at 5.30 p.m. and Father Christmas arriving at 6 p.m.  Details on POSTER

Saturday 30th November Carols on the Quay 11.00am

Saturday 30th November Springfield Care Home Christmas Fayre 3.00pm - 5.00pm See POSTER for more information.

Saturday 7th December Emsworth Christmas Eco Day  10:00am-16:00pm Emsworth Community Centre.  Christmas shopping stalls, all with an eco aim! Family photo shoot opportunity for a gift that you keep forever. Refreshments to raise money for an appropriate cause. Workshops and more!! POSTER

Saturday 7th December Village Voices Winter Concert Emsworth Baptist Church – doors open at 7.00pm.  Details on POSTER

Sunday 8th December MERIDIAN MUSIC CHRISTMAS TEA-TIME CONCERT Christ Church Old Market Ave. Chichester, 3.00pm - 4,00pm  POSTER

Saturday 14th December The Hole In the Wall Community Pottery Christmas Sale on. 10.00am to 3.00pm. Many useful and unique pots and Ceramic Christmas decorations will be available. All profits will go to a local charity.

Saturday 14th December Kids Christmas Party 12:00-16:00  at  Emsworth Sports & Social Club Chubby Entertainer & santa grotto. Tickets in advance only.  Contact: Emsworth Sport & Social Club 43 Havant Road T. 01243 376037 E. info@emsworthssclub.co.uk

Saturday 14th December Hayling Island Choir Christmas Concert 7.30pm at The Community Centre ayling Island Tickets £10  (including mince pies) Tickets available fromThe Hayling Island Community Centre or choir members. www.haylingchoir.co.uk

Saturday 14th December Christmas Cheer concert by The Renaissance Choir St James Church  Emsworth at 7.30pm

Sunday 15th December Emsworth Concert Band Christmas Concert at 7.oopm at Emsworth Baptist Church  www.emsworthconcertband.com Book with Eventbrite

Saturday 21st December Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto CANCELLED organised by Southbourne Lions & Friends of Emsworth Community Health 10.30am - 11.30am in The Friends Hospital Garden Contact E. fete@southbournelions.org.uk  T. 01243 431183

Saturday 21st December Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 2pm St Peter's Square     Saturday 21st December Carols on the Quay 11.00am carol singing around the Lobsterpot Christmas Tree on the Quay with 'Village Voices' supporting the RNLI.   Saturday 21st December Christmas Carols & Songs from 7pm at the Emsworth Community Centre Singing led by the Phoenix Singers with mince pies and mulled  wine.Free entry with a retiring collection.Tickets  available from the community Centre office. www.emsworthcommunitycentre.org.uk  Tel. 01243 373805 Saturday 21st December Family Christmas Concert by Emsworth Concert Band St. James Church, Emsworth -arrive 2.45pm for 3.00pm (ends 4.00pm).  A family friendly Christmas concert for ALL families in and around Emsworth. Aimed at a lively audience of toddlers and children with mums, dads and carers. Fun music for everyone from Christmas favourites to songs from Disney movies and a few sing-along carols too. Mince pies and refreshments will be serves at the end.  A free, non-ticketed event with a retiring collection for local charities.   Wednesday 25th December  Emsworth Community Christmas - open to all residents, the event is a chance for elderly, those living alone, people who have suffered a bereavement and those struggling to make ends meet to come together. Staged by Jessica Bateman, the day will feature a full Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, as well as carols as well as live entertainment.Booking essential T.07521 939202 This year's venue is Emsworth Primary School.  Find out more at: www.emsworthcommunitychristmas.com

The Coal Exchange Christmas & New Year Opening Times Sunday 23rd December 11.00am - 11.00pm Tuesday 24th December 11.00am - 4.30pm & 7.00pm - 11.00pm Wednesday 25th December 11.00am - 1.00pm Thursday26th December 11.00am - 11.00pm Tuesday 29th December 11.00am - 11.00pm Wednesday 1st January 11.00am - 11.00pm httpwww.thecoalexchange.co.uk