Author - Pete Woodhouse

Studio wired for sculptures at Christmas tree festival

"Each clock marks one day in advent and each wish represents a prayer for balance, hope, joy and peace to all this Christmas,” says artist.

In which festive event can you try a giant human snow globe?

In which festive event can you try a giant human snow globe?

Organisers of the town’s family-friendly festival say there’s something for everyone, with fairground rides and stalls outside the local theatre.

You'll go GaGa for what's lined up at local venues

You'll go GaGa for what's lined up at local venues

Tribute acts to legendary bands, horror, an adult panto and D-Day commemoration are among the highlights.

The naked truth about Players' new production

The naked truth about Players' new production

It's show week for their latest staging, an adaptation of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s popular musical about a revealing fundraising calendar.

Stars' boss has no room for Kerr at present

Stars' boss has no room for Kerr at present

The door will never be shut on a possible return to Adrian Flux Arena

Choral society's festive music mix

Choral society's festive music mix

Traditional carols and choral favourites are among the "delightful mix of feel-good festive music" on December 17 with under-16s granted free entry.

Mayor’s quiz for charity

Mayor’s quiz for charity

There will be a raffle and fun games, the cost is £6 per person and tables are for six people.

Strictly good way to learn jive

Strictly good way to learn jive

Two clubs in two different villages are offering ways to learn a versatile dance style which is broken down into small steps for ease of learning.

Christmas fair hopes to be biggest-ever

11 November 2022

Christmas fair hopes to be biggest-ever

11 November 2022

It includes a craft market, locally grown Christmas trees on sale, and thanks to National Lottery funding, there will be free live entertainment.

Nun better: dates and auditions for 2023 show

Nun better: dates and auditions for 2023 show

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, the cast is full of amazing roles for people aged 18 to 80.

Oh Boy! You'll love this tribute act

Oh Boy! You'll love this tribute act

Songs to be performed on November 19 include favourites That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore and Raining In My Heart.

Festive art fair weekend in picturesque priory setting

Festive art fair weekend in picturesque priory setting

Among priory ruins, expect to buy paintings, prints, textiles, weaving, ceramics, feltwork, festive decorations and hand woven winter woollies.

Sweet! How to spice up your life by taking the Gingerbread Trail...

Sweet! How to spice up your life by taking the Gingerbread Trail...

This is a festival first for the ‘Gingerbread Town’, as it is sometimes known due its number of distinctive carrstone buildings.

Theatre presents pertinent play on cost-of-living crisis and spiralling inflation

09 November 2022

Theatre presents pertinent play on cost-of-living crisis and spiralling inflation

09 November 2022

Pay what you like – free if you want – in apt November 17 opening night offer to watch a political farce by Nobel Prize-winning playwright Dario Fo.

Prize-winning local artist back in Place to exhibit

Prize-winning local artist back in Place to exhibit

The Royal Academy, London, and Art Fair East exhibitor will be showing linocuts, etchings and acrylic paintings at a town centre slot on November 18.

Anmer film night is in the building

Anmer film night is in the building

A famous pop and rock'n'roll icon stars as the subject of this biopic by visionary director Baz Luhrmann on the evening of November 11.

Ivor Novello Award-winning festive female group announce chapel date

Ivor Novello Award-winning festive female group announce chapel date

The well-known collective will perform Christmas carol classics, traditional folksongs and showcasing arrangements from their new MydWynter album.

Council confirms green light for Christmas event

Council confirms green light for Christmas event

It includes a skating rink, Santa’s grotto, fun fair and Christmas market on December 3-4, sponsored by a broadband provider.

Cancer support drop-in hub in town

Cancer support drop-in hub in town

The informal group is for anyone who has been affected by cancer in any way to meet up and share their experiences.

Classical coast concert aims to attract youngsters

Classical coast concert aims to attract youngsters