What’s on…
Thursday 7th and Saturday 9th December
St Andrew’s Community Christmas Fair at St Andrew’s Church, Lindsay Street, Kettering from 6- 9pm on Thursday and 10am-1pm on Saturday! We look forward to welcoming returning and new visitors to our annual Christmas fair. This year there will be a mix of commercial and charity stalls which will provide a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping and to get in the Christmas spirit. Father Christmas will be in attendance both days and there will be mulled wine, mince pies and delicious lunches and refreshments available. Entrance is free and there is entertainment provided including choirs and theatre groups.
Friday 8th December
Snowman Pizza Drive at 7pm at All Saints Church, William St, Kettering, NN16 9RR. £4 per person. Make your own pizza and play some beetle type games. Please book kettallsaintschurch@gmail.com.
Sunday 10th December
Toy Service featuring The Salvation Army Children’s Choir and Brass Band at 10am the Salvation Army Citadel, Rockingham Road, Kettering. An opportunity to bring new gifts for those less fortunate. Free Entry
Tuesday 12th December – Friday 22nd December
Santa’s sleigh visiting Kettering with his Kettering Lions’ helpers collecting for local charity causes. Tues 12th: Barton Seagrave, start at Stirrup Cup at 6pm. Weds 13th: Ise Lodge estate, start at Budgens 6pm. Mon 18th: Ise Lodge estate, start Woolcomber 6pm. Fri 22nd: Tesco Kettering 10am-4pm. More info: Facebook @KetteringLions.
Wednesday 13th December
The Ise Archaeological Research Society invites you to a presentation by archaeologist David Erikkson: “Forensic Archaeology and the Second World War” at 7.30pm in St Andrew’s Church Rooms, Crown St, Kettering NN16 8QA. Entry £5 members, £6 non-members, membership £11. For more info email Carol on carolannmorton@aol.co.uk or go to Facebook.
Friday 15th December
Fun Quiz evening at 7.30pm at All Saints Church, William St, Kettering, NN16 9RR. £2.50 each, includes tea/coffee. Max 4 in a team. Bring your own drink and nibbles.
Saturday 16th December
Tea Dance from 2.30-4.30pm at All Saints Church, William St, Kettering, NN16 9RR. Raffle available. Entry £3.50 includes tea/coffee and cake.
“A Celebration of Christmas” with the Variations Choir and Soloists, Musical Director Christine Howlett at 7.15pm at the United Reformed Church, London Road, Kettering. Tickets: adults £6; children under 12 £3, available at the door or by calling 01536 513548/723376.
Sunday 17th December
The Salvation Army Community Carol Service at 2.30pm and 5pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, Rockingham Road, Kettering. No tickets required
Monday 18th December
Jongleurs Comedy Club at The Stirrup Cup, Barton Seagrave, 6.30pm for 7.30pm, tickets £15. Contact 01536 722841.
Christmas Eve
Christingle service at All Saints Church, William St, Kettering, NN16 9RR. Meet Chris Tingle at 4pm – collection in aid of The Children’s Society.
Carols by Candlelight: enjoy traditional carols sung in candlelight at 7pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, Rockingham Road, Kettering. No tickets required
Midnight Mass, 11.30pm with incense, at All Saints Church, William St, Kettering, NN16 9RR.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day Mass at 9.30am at All Saints Church, William St, Kettering, NN16 9RR.
