CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH-ON Stockton Heath, December 1, 6pm

There will be a carol singing by St Thomas’ and Stockton Heath primary schools.
The event is followed by a Christmas fair at Stockton Heath Primary School on West Avenue.

CHRISTMAS FAIR Christ Church CE Primary School, Station Road South, Padgate, December 1 6pm to 8pm

Santa and his sleigh will be paying a visit to the school with the fair also featuring gifts, cards, bric-a-brac, stalls, raffles and tombolas - including a teddy tombola.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL St Mary's Church Lymm December 1 to 3

36 Christmas trees on show every day with a variety of music, crafts and more to enjoy.

Entry is free

CHRISTMAS FAIR St Elphin's Church, December 2 2pm to 4pm

Enjoy gifts, cakes, refreshments, tombola and home made cards.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS St John's URC Wilderspool Causeway, December 2 10am until noon

Aimed at pre-school and primary school aged children, entry is £3 per child to complete up to six crafts from a selection. Refreshments are available while parents put their feet up.

ELF HUNT Risley Moss Saturday, December 2, 10am until 4pm

Father Christmas in his grotto and there will be market stalls, games, refreshments, choirs and a park and ride. Tickets are £1.50 with funds for The Village Pre-school in Gorse Covert.

CHRISTMAS FAIR Woolston Church of England Primary School, Epping Drive, December 2, 1pm to 4pm

The Church of the Ascension's festive fair features Father Christmas' grotto, a tombola and a chocolate tombola as well as book and cake stalls. Admission is 50p.

SANTA ARRIVES St Elphin's Park December 2 6pm

Visitors can enjoy games, activities and entertainment between 6pm and 8pm. There will be disco dancing, balloon modelling and you can make ceramic Christmas logs and Christmas decorations. 
While one of Santa’s escort elves will be telling exciting stories.
A ticket to see Santa is £3.50 while refreshments will be available throughout the evening including Bratwurst, Gluhwein, home-made cakes and a tuck shop for the younger ones. 

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY Padgate Youth and Community Centre, Station Road South, December 2, 6.30pm

Entry is £5 for adult or £2.50 for children, including a disco, buffet and free party boxes. Youngsters can meet Father Christmas and get a free goodie bag.

FATHER CHRISTMAS COMES UP TRUMPS Parr Hall, December 3, 11am and 2.30pm

Family production by the creators of Father Christmas Needs A Wee

CHRISTMAS FAIR St Wilfrid's Church, Grappenhall, December 2, 2pm

Meet Father Christmas, sip some mulled wine while browsing the craft stalls and tombolas, before joining in with carols around the tree for the tree-lighting ceremony around 5pm.
Entry is free for children and £2 for adults.

Events in the church, parish rooms and outside the two pubs

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE The Salvation Army, Academy Way, December 3, 4.30pm

Featuring the Black Dyke Trombone Quartet, the Warrington Salvation Army Band and a community choir. Entry is free and refreshments will be available, with a collection held in aid of St Rocco's Hospice.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT Christ Church Padgate, Station Road South, December 5, 7.30pm

Warrington Musical Society will hold a Christmas concert in the church, with admission £5 on the door.

CHRISTMAS TREE EXTRAVAGANZA Christ Church Padgate, Station Road South, December 5 to 9

Entry to the church is free for its Christmas tree and crib extravaganza. Opening times are 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 4.30pm from Tuesday to Friday, and 10am to 2pm on Saturday.

LYMM DICKENSIAN Lymm, December 9

There will be street entertainers, local schools providing music, Choirs, Stalls providing an array of food, drinks, and gifts. The Grand Procession, and a flotila (subject to weather)

FESTIVE FAMILY FUN WEEKEND Bents Garden Centre, December 9 and 10

Santa and some of his reindeer will be wishing customers and children a merry Christmas at the store and there will also be fairground rides, Christmas trees, hot punch and mince pies. Every Monday children can join in a festive bauble-painting session between 9am and 11am and there is also a reindeer-themed treasure hunt

CHRISTMAS CONCERT St John's URC, Wilderspool Causeway, December 9, 4pm and 7.30pm

North Cheshire Wind Orchestra will perform one of their popular Christmas concerts in church.
The first at 4pm is particularly aimed at children who are encouraged to bring along a shaker.
The evening concert starts at 7.30pm and children are also welcome to attend. 
Tickets are £7 and £4 for children for the afternoon concert and £8 and £4 for the evening concert. 
Refreshments are served after each event. Advance booking is essential via boxoffice@stjohnsurc.co.uk or by ringing 759687.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY Cinnamon Brow Farm Club, Perth Close, December 9

Featuring face painting, games and an appearance from Father Christmas himself, every child receives a present at this party. Entry is £3 for members of £4 for non-members. Cal 819700 for more details.

CHRISTMAS CEILIDH Alford Sports and Social Club, Manchester Road, December 9, 7pm

The Rogers Academy of Irish Dancing's Christmas ceilidh features a live band, games, a raffle, a tombola and nibbles. Tickets are priced at £8 for adults or £2 for children. For more information call 07786322683.

CHRISTMAS GROTTO Orford Community Hub, Festival Avenue, December 9, 10.30am to 1.30pm

The Mid Orford Residents' Association's grotto features stalls, a tombola and refreshment. Santa will arrive at around 12pm, with entry free for children up to the age of 10 who are accompanied by adults. To book a stall call 349795.

CHRISTMAS GROTTO Radley Common Community Centre, Grasmere Avenue, Orford, December 9, 11am to 3pm

Entry is free, while a gift from Father Christmas is 50p.

Want to have your festive event added to our listings? Send an email to david.morgan@nqnw.co.uk