Winter in Wadebridge

Organised by the wonderful Chamber of Commerce team, a series of events taking place across the town in the run-up to Christmas are sure to get you in the festive spirit. This starts with the Christmas lights switch-on, on Friday 29th November.

Starting at 6.30pm, the happy melodies of Christmas carols will carry through the town as you head from shop to shop. InTune Choir will be at the bandstand from 6pm until 6.30pm; Wadebridge Male Voice Choir’s beautiful sound can be heard on Molesworth Street from 6.35pm until 7pm; and Wadebridge Town Band will follow at 7pm - all certain to get you singing - or at least humming - along! Shops will be open until 8pm, a perfect way for you to start your Christmas shopping and support local businesses. 

With Father Christmas making an appearance, plus a local celebrity switching on the lights, this is an event not to be missed! 

On 13th December, there will be another late night shopping night, with shops open until 8pm once again. There will be carols from Fusion Choir and More Harmony Choir outside the Molesworth Arms, while Connect Church Choir can be found at the Co-op bandstand. Connect Church will also be running a Christmas trail between 5.30pm and 8pm, starting and finishing at the church. Wadebridge Methodist Church will be open on both 29th November and 13th December, offering warm drinks, mince pies and children’s activities. There will also be a quiet fireworks display.

For the runners amongst us, there will be a festive fun run - plus fancy dress - on 14th December at 11am. This event is suitable for all ages, and there will be prizes for the best fancy dress, so get your thinking caps - or Santa hats - on! Participants should meet at the wooden park in Jubilee Park and will need to have filled out a registration form, available here: https://www.visitwadebridge.co.uk/christmas#fancy-dress-festive-fun-run-14th-dec

Take the little ones to the Santa’s Grottos planned this festive season, with the first taking place on the Christmas lights switch-on event, and two more on 13th and 14th December. Santa’s Grotto can be found at the old cafe in Wadebridge Co-op, £10 per child, with the chance to write a letter to Father Christmas, before visiting the man in red and going home with a gift. To book your child’s place, email cornwallbounce@gmail.com.

For more information about Winter in Wadebridge events, go to https://www.visitwadebridge.co.uk/christmas

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Wadebridge Country Market at Christmas

What could be better than fresh, local produce from makers, bakers, butchers, crafters and cooks from Wadebridge and the surrounding area? Wadebridge Country Market will be open on 5th December in Wadebridge Town Hall, offering plenty of Christmas gift inspiration and festive treats to stock up on!

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‘Aladdin’ - the most magical pantomime of them all!

Wadebridge Town Council are thrilled to announce their new panto with the fabulous Hopeful Monsters Theatre Company. Head to Wadebridge Town Hall between the 4th and 7th December for ‘Aladdin’, taking audiences on a journey into mysterious lands. 

Will Widow Twankey ever find true love again? 

Will Aladdin find the magic lamp, and what will the Genie say?

Will Humpy the Camel get to race in the Delabole Derby?

Can Aladdin stand up to the evil Abanazar in the quest for the magic lamp, and save the day?

Is romance in the air of Aladdin and the fabulous Princess Jasmine?

Magic and laughter at the ready for all the fun, adventure and that extra special something you expect from Wadebridge’s Christmas Panto! 

With a wonderful cast and an amazing director, Lucy Gordon-Clark, Wadebridge Town Council are looking forward to welcoming the community back this festive season for another exciting and entertaining night out with friends and family. 

Will you love it? Oh yes you will!

Doors open and licensed bar available from 6.45pm (matinee, 1.45pm). Show starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets in advance: Adults £8.50, Under16s £6.50. https://uk.patronbase.com/_CornishRivieraBoxOffice/Productions/WTC4/Performances

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Winter at Pentire

Pentire (National Trust) have lots on so you and your family can make the most of the season in the great outdoors. From 29th November to 5th January, follow the festive trail; enjoy live music on weekends leading up to Christmas; and set yourself a challenge by entering the Tinsel10 trail run on 22nd December (registration at 8.50am). 

There will be a Christmas craft fair on Saturday and Sunday, 7th and 8th December (10.30am-3.30pm) in the undercover barn at Pentireglaze, offering a great opportunity to find some special gifts and treats for the festive season. 

Join the team on Sunday, 5th January 2025 from 12pm for a Wassail, toasting the orchard and awakening the apple tree spirits. 

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Christmas Bingo

The John Betjeman Centre is holding a Christmas bingo on Friday, 13th December - eyes down at 2pm! Entry is just £4 and includes a book of 12 games and refreshments. You could also be in with a chance of winning with the raffle! 

Booking is essential. Give Emma or Jackie a call on 01208 812392. 

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Wadebridge Leisure Centre soft play Christmas parties 

Join the team at Wadebridge Leisure Centre on 7th, 14th and 23rd December for their soft play Christmas parties, featuring Santa’s Grotto. Children can come along to meet Santa, receive a reading gift and go home with a Christmas craft. The parties will be as affordable as possible so every child can experience the magic of meeting Santa. See their Facebook page for further details, and drop in to the centre to book your child’s place. 

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Celebrate the season with Connect Church

The team at Connect Church have plenty of activities for all the family this Christmas. 

Friday, 13th December - Join the Kids Trail, starting at Connect Church with free prizes and refreshments being served throughout the evening. Between 7-7.30pm, the Connect Church band will be in the Co-op bandstand. 

Sunday, 15th December - Between 10-11.30am, Messy Christmas in Connect Lounge. This is a free family event with crafts, games and food. Come dressed as a nativity character! At 6pm, there will be a Candlelight Walk, walking from Connect Church through Wadebridge, singing carols. Bring a lantern or a jar, tealights will be provided. 

Tuesday, 17th December - 10-11.30am, Little Acorns Christmas Cafe. Friends and family are welcome to join the last Little Acorns sessions of term. Alongside the normal toys and playtime, there will be a cafe-style seating and an array of sweet treats, tea and coffee to share. There will also be a special story and singing time with a present for every child thanks to the generosity of Wadebridge Town Council.

Wednesday, 25th December - 10am, Christmas Day service. This will be an informal all-age service with communion. 

For more details, go to connectchurch.uk/events 

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Wadebridge Choral Society’s Christmas concert

Get into the Christmas spirit with Wadebridge Choral Society at their Christmas performance at Egloshayle Church on 21st December, starting at 6pm. 

The choir will be singing a festive mix of their favourite anthems and hymns, including some Cornish carols, and some for audience participation. Look out for the lovely Christmas link between Cornwall and Cambridge. Musical director Nicholas Danks is also Director of Music at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. 

The famous King’s ‘Nine Lessons and Carols’ was originated by the Bishop of Truro in 1880, then expropriated by the Dean of King’s College for their carol service. That Christmas Eve service is now broadcast around the world and frequently includes the Cornish carol, the Sans Day Carol. The choir will be performing the traditional carol, named after the Cornish village of St Day, on the 21st December, as well as a generous splash of festive creativity from both Nick and Accompanist, Steve Tyrrell. 

To round off the evening, mulled wine and mince pies will be served, offering the tastes and smells of Christmas. Tickets are £12.50 (under 16’s £5), and will be available from the Wadebridge Bookshop from the beginning of December and on the door. For additional information, contact Anne Wenger on wengeranne@hotmail.com.

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Port Isaac Chorale Christmas Carols 

The singers of North Cornwall’s community choir, the Port Isaac Chorale, will be putting on three carol concerts this December. 

The first will take place on Sunday 1st December at 4pm, with Candlelit Carols at St Peter’s Church, Port Isaac. 

The second will be Cornish Carols at Port Isaac Village Hall, on Sunday 8th December, 4pm. The final concert will take place on Sunday, 22nd December at 6pm, Nine Lessons and Carols at St Endellion Church.

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Free parking

Wadebridge Town Council will be offering free parking over the Christmas weekends in the Co-op, Egloshayle and Library car parks. They will be free from 5pm on Friday 29th November; 4pm on Friday 13th December; and all day on Saturday 14th December. 

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