Light Up A Life Service Berwick Baptist Church, Monday 16th December, 7.00pm Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, Wednesday 18th December, 6.30pm Dedicate a light on our special Christmas tree in memory of a loved one. Supporters receive a personalised card inscribed with the name of their loved ones and a memory star, on which they can write a personal tribute and bring it along to one of our Remembrance Services. For more information please contact Carole on 0191 246 9123 or email fundraising@stoswaldsuk.org

Christmas Laffalang The Stand Comedy Club, High Bridge, Newcastle, Tuesday 10th December, 5.45pm and 8.30pm Need an idea for a work Christmas party or night out with friends? Take a seat at this comedy sketchshow, written by top North East playwright Ed Waugh and be prepared for a night of laughs! The show will comprise Christmas sketches linked by stand-up comedy and will include appearances from popular North-East personalities. Tickets are £10 and are on sale at The Stand Comedy Club. Please contact Katy Taberham for more information on 0191 246 9123.

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The Holly Ball As You Like It, Jesmond, NE2 1DB Thursday 26th December, 7.00pm - 2.00am The Holly Ball is back for its sixth year and is set to be a night to remember. Enjoy a night of entertainment including a DJs, live music, casino tables, a magical outdoor winter wonderland and surprises around every corner. Bar tickets £20, including cocktail on arrival and midnight bacon butties, VIP tickets from £39 including cocktail and delicious 3 course meal. Contact 0191 281 2277 or info@asyoulikeitjesmond.com for tickets and more information.

What’s On?

November 2013

November

Pure Gold Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne Saturday 16th November, 7.00pm A night of glitz and glamour as 18 Weight Watchers models take to the catwalk to show off the season’s latest looks from M&S and Next. Start the evening in style with a champagne reception followed by a fashion show, auction, raffle and buffet. Tickets £25. For more information please contact Julie Watson on 0773 841 8864.

Wedding Fair Falcon's Rugby Club, Kingston Park Sunday 3rd November, 12.00pm - 3.00pm A range of wedding themed stalls will be on offer for brides and grooms to find everything they need for their dream wedding. St Oswald’s will be running a stand at the event, selling good quality, second hand wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, suits and accessories, as well as ABTA bonded holidays and honeymoons through the Hospice’s Travel Club. Free entry. For more information contact John Dixon at Count Me In Events on 0800 177 7857.

Mr Kringle’s Handmade and Vintage Emporium Castlegate, Melbourne Street, Newcastle, NE1 2JQ Saturday 23rd November, 10.00am - 4.00pm Enjoy wonderful handmade and vintage treats and treasures with a range of stalls selling everything from Christmas gifts, clothes, accessories, food and drink. There's even a pop-up vintage hair and make-up salon for those wanting a retro make over. Stallholders include Tallulah Love Lingerie, La Petite Creperie, Gladrags Upcycling, Vamp 2 Vintage, Bellingham Soap Company and Handmade by Angie. If you would like more information please email mrkringlesemporium@outlook.com. All profits will go to St Oswald’s Hospice.

Christmas Shopping Night Lesbury Village Hall, Northumberland, NE66 3AS Friday 22nd November, 7.00pm - 9.00pm Shop ‘til you drop and pick up some Christmas presents at this seasonal shopping event. Tickets are £3 including a glass of Christmas sparkle! Tickets are available from Alnmouth Post Office or on the night. Please contact Hannah Braidford on 0756 818 5222 for more information.

St Oswald’s Christmas Market St Oswald’s Hospice, Gosforth Saturday 30th November, 11.00am - 3.00pm ‘Tis the season to be jolly, so come and celebrate at our Christmas Market! Enjoy all things festive while you browse for the perfect gift and feast on some tasty treats. With a range of stalls, a Santa’s Grotto, ponies and an owl enclosure, there’s something for all ages. This year’s theme is Santa’s Toy Shop, so join in the fun and get dressed up! For more information call 0191 246 9123 or email kategilbertson@stoswaldsuk.org

Glitz and Glamour Event St Oswald’s Shop, 44-50 High Street West, Wallsend, NE28 8HX Friday 29th and Saturday 30th November, 9.00am - 4.30pm Find everything from that perfect party dress, to amazing accessories at our Glitz and Glamour event. Perfect for those party season pieces you'll need over the festive period! Call 0191 209 4078 for more information.

Radhuni Indian Restaurant Event Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JD Monday 25th November, 6.30pm Enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival, followed by a delicious 3 course meal and an evening of entertainment including a magician and raffle. Tickets £15. For more information please contact Ahmed Choudhury on 0744 694 9179.

December

Festive Feet Day St Oswald’s Hospice, Gosforth, Tuesday 3rd December Embrace those cold winter months and get into the Christmas spirit , its time to get those silly Santa socks on in support of St Oswald’s! Join in the fun and upload a photo of your tinsel toes to our Share a Card page on Facebook. Our Festive Feet Day works alongside our Share a Card initiative, where local schools and businesses will sign a joint card, and donate the money they’d have spent on sending their cards to us instead. So spread the word and join in the fun. For more information contact Fundraising on 0191 246 9123.