WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND THE AREA – DECEMBER PART 2
Posted by Kalli Pasqualucci on 15 Dec 2019
Hello Epsom and Ewell families,
This week has been quite hectic – with work, school and a 6th birthday party. So our visit to PT Depot last week was just what I needed to get me through the week. You can read all about the rejuvenation afternoon that Dee, Kat and I were treated to on this blog.
If you’re looking for some fantastic activities and events over the next two weeks, then look no further.
Ongoing Events
Meet Santa, in his Grotto, at Hobbledown until the 24th December.
You can skate at Hampton Court Palace until the 5th January 2020. Dee’s kids had great fun here.
St Nicholas Centre has an Ice Rink until the middle of January.
Visit Kingston’s Christmas Market for a traditional ‘local’ Christmas market.
Meet Father Christmas at Godstone Farm they also have late slots from 5 – 7pm on the following dates:
🎅 20th December
🎅 21st December
🎅 22nd December
At the Epsom Playhouse until the 24th December is Santa’s Christmas Countdown. This is a 45 minute, interactive family show, particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds.
Sunday 15th December
Watch Peter Pan on Ice at Guildford Spectrum.
There is still time to see the Glow 2019 lights at Wisley. Open daily from 4.00pm to 8.00pm.
Book to see Epsom Playhouse’s 2019 pantomime Peter Pan until the 5th January.
Churches in Epsom and Ewell over Christmas
If you would like to visit a church over the festive period, there are various Christmas events and services.
- 15th December: Epsom Baptist Church has a Christingle Service at 4.30pm. St Mary’s, Ewell has a Nine Lessons and Carols Service at 5.30pm.
- 17th December: Under 5’s Nativity Service at Epsom Methodist Church.
- 19th December: Epsom Vineyard Church has a Carols by Candlelight Service at Senzo in Epsom.
- 21st December: Epsom Methodist Church are hosting a Christingle Service.
- 22nd December: Christ Church Ewell has a Carol Service by Candlelight. King’s Church has a Christmas Family Service and a Carols by Candlelight Service. There is a Christmas Carol Service at All Saints Church.
- 24th December: St Mary’s Ewell has a Nativity Service performed by local children at 2pm, there is a Crib Service at 4pm and Midnight Mass. All Saints Church have a Nativity Service and they have a Late Night Communion Service too.
- 25th December: All churches have Christmas Day services, check their websites for more information.
More services can be found here.
Tuesday 17th December
Santa and his Reindeer are returning to The Bell in Fetcham.
There is a Christmas Carols around the Campfire event taking place in Redhill.
Thursday 19th December
The Christ Church Christmas Choir will be performing at The Cricketers.
Friday 20th December
Giggles Soft Play has a Christmas Party from 10.00am – 12.00pm. £12.50 per child.
There is a Christmas Memorial Service for those who like to remember lost loved ones as Christmas approaches. 11.00am at Epsom Cemetery Chapel. The service is not a traditional religious service, though there will be some familiar Christmas music.
Leatherhead Theatre’s 2019 pantomime Sleeping Beauty is being performed from the 20th December.
PT Depot are hosting a Games Night from 7.00pm. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. If you haven’t heard of PT Depot before you can find more details here.
Saturday 21st December
You can have Breakfast with Santa at The Cricketers.
You can Meet Santa’s Reindeer at Chequers in Tadworth.
Grow Cook Enjoy have a Christmas gingerbread houses workshop on the 21st December.
Painshill have Christmas Cinema screenings on the 21st and 22nd. The Muppet’s Christmas Carol, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Arthur Christmas.
There is a family-friendly concert in Ewell Village at St. Michael’s The Sanctuary.
Claremont Landscape Gardens host Christmas Carols with singers from Earthly Voice Choir.
The Epsom Choral Society will be giving its annual Christmas Concert at St Martin’s Church in Epsom. A mix of traditional carols with new pieces, and accompanied by a quintet from London Metropolitan Brass.
Sunday 22nd December
Watch the pantomime Jack and The Beanstalk at West Ewell Social Club.
Visit Merton Abbey Mills for Christmas Thrills at the Mills from 11.00am.
You can also meet Santa’s reindeer at The Bear in Oxshott.
If you are looking for a gift idea for a loved one who enjoys Indian food or cooking – Breech Lane Curry House has gift vouchers. Classes are small, cozy and hands-on. Participants learn to prepare healthy Indian family recipes from scratch, using local produce and home roasted spices. A gift that keeps on giving!
For anyone who may need the services of North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service, they will be running a Freedom Programme in Epsom in January 2020.
*Save the Date * Delicieux Cakes are doing Wedding Cake Consultations at Spring Tavern on Saturday 11th January 2020.
* Book Now * Leatherhead Theatre have another live screening of 42nd Street, on the 12th January.
For those of you who celebrate Christmas, I hope that you have the most wonderful time – I can’t wait to spend some quality time with my family. And if you are looking for some more Christmas-inspired blogs, have a look at Super Christmas Stocking Ideas for Kids and Teens, 15 Ways to Make Christmas Memories with Your Family This Christmas, 5 Steps to a Less Stressed Christmas. There are also some festive meal suggestions, a blog about Christmas at Epsom Playhouse and Father Christmas at Polesden Lacey.
If you would like to stay up-to-date, then make sure that you ‘like’ the Epsom and Ewell Families page or join the group. And if you are looking for local services and businesses, then make sure that you check out the Epsom and Ewell Families’ directory. Dee is constantly adding new businesses and services to the directory – all of which have been reference checked in a 3-step process.
Have a wonderful time with family and friends this festive season, see you soon for more local fun in 2020!
Kalli xx
