Christmas is certainly our favourite time of year and I'm sure many of you are already preparing for the festive season. Please see below a list of events and activities across Bloxwich, Willenhall and Walsall North to keep you and your family busy:
- Friday 24th November: Short Heath Lest We Forget have organised a Christmas Lights Switch on Walk at 6.30pm from the Short Heath war memorial to New Invention Square. Get more information here.
- Saturday 25th November: Short Heath Lest We Forget have organised a Christmas Fayre with live entertainment, street food and a chance to meet Santa. You can find out more here.
- Saturday 25th November: Visit the Bloxwich SNU Christmas Fayre where you can meet Santa in his grotto, visit craft stalls and tombola - find out what's on offer here.
- Sunday 26th November: Christmas Craft Fayre at the Chart Centre. A great chance to get ready for Christmas. You can find out more here.
- Friday 1st December: Celebrate Christmas at the Locksmith's House in Willenhall. Experience Christmas through the town's strong heritage. Find out how to book here.
- Friday 1st December: The official launch of the Christmas Tree Festival by St Stephen's Church by the Mayor at 7pm. More information can be found here.
- Saturday 2nd December: H2HU have a Christmas Fete at Holy Trinity Church, Short Heath. With Santa's grotto, food and stalls you won't miss anything! Every child gets a free gift. Find out more here.
- Saturday 2nd December: Christmas night in with Kangaroo Pouch Nursery in Harden. From meeting Santa, watching Christmas movies and raffle, there is plenty to do. Get more information here.
- Saturday 2nd December: St Stephen's Church Christmas Tree Festival from 10am-4pm. Children's activities will be available between 3pm-4pm. Find out more here.
- Saturday 2nd December: Willenhall Singers present a Christmas Concert at St Stephen's Church from 7pm. Tickets are £7 - You can find out more here.
- Sunday 3rd December: St Thomas Church on Mossley will be hosting their Christmas Fayre from 2pm. With tombola, raffle, cake stalls and a visit from Santa, click to here to find out what's on.
- Sunday 3rd December: St Stephen's Church Choir will be leading a candlelit carol service from 4pm. More information can be found here.
- Saturday 9th December: You can join families at Willenhall Lawn Cemetery to place a bauble in memory of a loved one at their Remembrance Christmas Tree from 10am. Find out more here.
- Saturday 9th December: St Giles Church have their annual Christmas Fayre from 10am-1pm. With Santa's Grotto, stalls and even a burger bar, there is something for everyone. See what's on offer here.
- Saturday 9th December: Kangaroo Pouch Nursery in Willenhall will be holding their annual Christmas Fayre. With many stalls available, it's the perfect time to buy some stocking fillers. Find out more here.
- Saturday 10th December: Willenhall Lock Stock have arranged an exciting Christmas Fayre from 12pm-4pm at Willenhall Memorial Park to celebrate its 100th year. There will be carol singing, Santa's sleigh, children's rides, seasonal stores and Lock Stock will be on the road! Find out more here.
- Friday 20th & 21st December: Willenhall Nativity Trail is back. Get involved with nativity scenes, food, and different crafts. You can find out more about the events here.
- Friday 22nd December: One Love Community Music and Arts will be hosting their Christmas Party at the Expressions Cafe! Food will be on sale as well a licensed bar - please click here for more information.
As we get closer to Christmas, there will be plenty more events announced across Bloxwich, Willenhall and Walsall North. I will keep this list updated as more events are announced. I hope you and your family enjoy the festive period and I wish you a Merry Christmas!