Big Christmas Sing 8 December 2009

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Christian Aid’s BIG CHRISTMAS SING 2009

You are invited to the BIG CHRISTMAS SING 2009: join voices to fight poverty!
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Ho(way), Ho(way), Ho(way)! Santa Claus and Grottos near Newcastle

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Searching for Santa Claus? We’ve Found Father Christmas in and around Newcastle, December 2009!
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Northumbria University Christmas Carol Service 15th December 2009

 St Nicholas Newcastle Carol Service Recolour

Invitation to a Christmas Carol Service at The Cathedral Church of St Nicholas


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Making a Canny Christmas: Fairs and Markets near Newcastle November – December 2009

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Christmas Fairs in and around Newcastle upon Tyne 2009

The run up to Christmas time would not be complete without a visit to a Christmas fair, and the city of Newcastle has a great range to choose from.

Whether you want to get in the mood by sampling Christmas food and drink, as you wander in your scarf and gloves looking for a gift for that ‘hard to buy for’ relative, or you are seeking a fun time for you and the children, you will find it in Newcastle.

These Christmas fairs and markets provide a good taster
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Howay in a Manger: a North East Christmas!

 

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Christmas in Newcastle is best enjoyed with a local twist.  Christmas dinner, presents, stockings, tree and jingle bells should still all be part of it, sure, but to add spice and flavour to your Christmas in this great city don’t reach for the cinnamon, simply look local.


Newcastle has a great heritage of stories, food and drink all passionately produced (and consumed) locally. 
This rich tradition also feeds into the spectacle of Christmas time on Tyneside.  
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