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Sunday December 16th 6.30 pmParish Christmas Carol Service

Monday 24th December 5.00 pmChristmas Eve 5.00 pm Crib Service (for families)

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ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, CHESTER ROW, BELGRAVIASt Michael’s is a lively, all-age, cosmopolitan church in Belgravia.Its members work in many different fields but they are united inour belief that Jesus Christ transforms life and that through himwe can experience life in a totally new dimension.

8th December Carols By Candlelight service will feature all of your favourite carols, Christmas Bible

readings, all lit bycandles and followedby mulled wine andmince pies.9th DecemberCarols byCandlelight 6.00 pmservice will featureall of your favouritecarols, ChristmasBible readings, all litby candles and fol-lowed by mulledwine and mincepies.No tickets arerequired, but due tothe extreme popular-ity of the service, weadvise you and yourguests to arrive earlyto secure a seat asthey cannot be

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11th December All Together Tuesdayis a great time to join together for food, fellowship and fun as wepray about concerns locally, nationally & internationally. 7.00 pm

16th December Carols and CanapesCome to an evening of top quality Christmas fare: carols, deli-cious nibbles, tasty drinks, top quality Christmas entertainment,and something to make you think too! 6.00 pm

24th December Christmas Eve Communion 11.30 pmThe midnight communion service, to reflect on the wonder of thebirth of Christ with some carols, prayers, and a short address.

25th December Christmas Day ServiceThe Christmas Day service will begin at 10:30 am with familycommunion.

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Holy Apostles Catholic Church,Winchester Street, Pimlico SW1V 4LY

About St Matthew’s WestminsterSt Matthew’s Westminster is an Anglican church in the Catholic tradi-tion with a ministry of prayer, hospitality and dialogue at the heart ofthe city. It is a place where all are welcome, whatever their back-ground or individual belief.The church was built in 1849 to a design of George Gilbert Scott, with

additional work byNinian Comperand others. Thechurch is openevery day, and is avaluable oasis inthe very centre ofWestminster.St Matthew’s hasstrong links withthe church in theUnited States,Sweden andGhana and theyregularly welcome

visitors from overseas.In addition to regular daily services and congregational life, St Matthew’s isengaged in projects to improve social cohesion in the local communi-ty. Friends will be kept informed of our life and work without expecta-tion of any deeper commitment.

Events in 2012/13 for Friends of St Matthew’s WestminsterMonday 17th December 2012Christmas Carols by Candlelight followed by drinks reception atSt Matthew’s House.A beautiful service of carols and readings and a perfect preparationfor Christmas. Mulled wine and mince pies afterwards. The service starts at 7.00 pm at St Matthew’s WestminsterThursday 31st January 2013An evening with Lydia Bauman,Artist in Residence, with a buffet supper 7.00 pm at St Matthew’sWestminster


HOLY APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH, PIMLICOwas built in the mid19th century when the area was developed byThomas Cubitt. The first Catholic church in Pimlico was inClaverton Street, a former Methodist chapel which was convertedinto a Catholic church and dedicated to the Holy Apostles in1917. This was not a parish church but a chapel-of-ease servedby the priests of Westminster Cathedral.

The old Holy Apostles’ church was hit by bombs on 16 April 1941and had its roof destroyed, making the church unusable.Catholics of Pimlico were deprived of a permanent church of theirown for 16 years. The Ambulance Station in Dolphin Square, wasused for Mass.

After the war the site of the old church was requisitioned to buildthe Churchill Gardens Estate. The future looked uncertain. Fr.Hadfield had ministered to the local Catholics throughout the 2ndWorld War. The authorities refused to release land for a newchurch, so Fr. Hadfield cycled around the parish at night plantingMiraculous Medals on bombsites. Finally, the site on Winchester

and CumberlandStreets becameavailable. Fr.Hadfield was theson of an architectand used hisfather’s Sheffieldfirm to build thenew presbyteryand church. Thenew church wasformally openedby CardinalGodfrey on 1December 1957.

Canon Hadfield,as he laterbecame, remainedparish priest ofPimlico until hisdeath in 1982.There has been a

succession of curates, sisters, deacons and seminarians whohave given loyal service to the Catholics of Pimlico over the bestpart of a century.

In terms of building the church and running the parish organisa-tions, so much has been done by the parishioners themselves.With a high proportion of Irish residents, Pimlico has always beena Catholic area. Parish life and devotions have reflected thetimes and today the rich traditions we have received are supple-mented by a more cosmopolitan congregation.

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CHRISTMAS EVENTSSunday 9th December 6.00 pm Advent VespersSunday 16th December 10.00 am Parish Mash and ChristingleSunday 16th December 6.30 pm Nine Lessons and Carols byCandlelight Refreshments sponsored by Hamptons internationalSunday 23rd December 10.00 am Parish MassMonday 24th December4.30 pm Crib ServiceMonday 24th December11.30 pm Midnight MassTues 25th December10.30 am Sung Mass forChristmas Day

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St BarnabasDecember 16th 4.00 pmChristmas carol service withSt. Barnabas school, fol-lowed by refreshments in the churchMonday 24th December6.30 pm Sung vigil mass ofChristmasTuesday 25th DecemberChristmas Day 9.30 amSung massSt Barnabas, Barnabas Street, London SW1

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CHRISTMAS AT ST GABRIEL'SThe parish of St. Gabriel’s was carved out of one of the wards ofSt. George’s, Hanover Square, with whom we still have a rela-

tionship as our motherchurch, and the Churchof St. Gabriel’s, Pimlicowas consecrated onMay 12th 1853. TheMarquis ofWestminster granted£5,000 for a churchdesigned by ThomasCundy Junior. EVENTSThursday 20th Dec7.00 pm -Nine Lessonsand Carols -Come tothe Manger (Children'scrib service) -Christmas Eve 3:30 pmChristmas Eve, Carols11:30 pmMidnight Mass -Midnight

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CHRISTMAS IN FINLAND.The Christmas starts in late November. Christmas decorations andsongs are prominent and chil-dren count days to Christmaswith Advent calendars. Schoolshave the day before ChristmasEve (aatonaatto) as a holiday.On Christmas Eve (jouluaatto),shops close early. ChristmasDay (joulupäivä) is on the 25and the following day(Tapaninpäivä, "St. Stephen'sDay") are public holidays.The Declaration of ChristmasPeace has been a tradition inFinland from the Middle Agesevery year, except in 1939 due to the Winter War. It is a custom inmany towns and cities. The most famous one is on the Old GreatSquare of Turku. It is traditional to bring candles to the graves ofloved ones on Christmas Eve and All Saints Day.


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CHRISTMAS IN SWEDENCelebrations begin with the first of Advent. Saint Lucy's Day(Luciadagen) which is the first major Christmas celebration beforeChristmas itself. Electric candles and glowing stars are placed inalmost every window in December. December 25 (juldagen) is a pub-lic holiday, December 24 is when Santa Clause Jultomte brings thepresents. The Jultomte was originally a small invisible Christmashouse gnome or dwarf from the Nordic mythology. An old superstitionstill calls for feeding the Tomte on Christmas Eve with a small bowl ofporridge withoutwhich bad luckis brought toeveryone in thehouse the nextyear. The mod-ern "Tomten", isa version ofSanta Claus inred cloth andwhite beard,and knocks onthe door and asks "finns det några snälla barn här?" ("are there anynice children here?")Christmas is celebrated with food on 24 December with a Christmastable called Christmas smörgåsbord (julbord), a display of severalChristmas food items. Julbord has Christmas ham, (julskinka) accom-panied by small meatballs, pickled herring, spareribs, small hot dogs,lutfisk, pork sausage, salmon, Janssons frestelse (potato casserolewith anchovy), and rice pudding. The Christmas julbord is served withjulmust and beverage like mulled wine, Christmas beer or snaps. AScandinavian speciality is the glögg (mulled and spiced wine withalmonds and raisins), which is served hot in small cups. After the jul-bord on December 24, the presents are distributed, either by Jultomtenor a family member, and usually from a sack or from under theChristmas tree where they have been lying all day or for several days.

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With one of Caroline’s kits, with their vibrantcolours, timeless patterns and designs, you will beable to create something to treasure for years tocome.

Hand-produced in England using carefully select-ed fabrics of the highest quality, complete with fullinstructions, Caroline Carr’s cushion and sewingkits make an ideal gift for

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‘Log Cabin’ Patchwork Cushion Cover Kit, available in red, green, blue, red and black & white. Finished size 17” approx.£14.95 £12.00 + £2.50 p&p

For Christmas discounts, send cheques made payable to ‘Caroline Carr Designs’, 3 Island Wall, Whitstable CT5 1EP, stating colour preference where necessary. Postage rates shown for UK inland.

Our last posting for Christmas - 18th December, so get orders in early!

Tartan Dog Cushion Cover Kit,£16.95 £13.50 + £2.50 p&p.Contains all fabrics to make thisattractive cushion cover,(23” x 16.5” approx.): linen-lookbacking fabric, felt for dogshape, tartan fabric and ribbon,ric-rac trimmings, templatepatterns and instructions.

‘Dresden Plate’ Patchwork CanvasShopper Kit (in red or blue) £14.95£12.00 + £2.50 p&p. Contains: ready-made sturdy canvas shopping bag, cottonfabrics ready to sew, bias binding,template patterns and instructions.

Hexagon Cushion Cover Kit, in red, green, blue or pink. £14.95 £12.00 + £2.50 p&p. Contains all fabrics, cut out & ready to sew, to make a 17" square cushion cover: fabric pieces for the hexagons, backing fabric, templates, piping and instructions.

Felt Pincushion Kit. £6.95 £5.50 each + £1.30 p&p.Contains the felt to make apincushion, 4.5” (11cm) roundapprox. In your kit: coloured feltpieces, filling, silk thread, pop-per, template patterns andinstructions.

Felt Needlecase Kit. £6.95 £5.50 each + £1.30 p&p.Contains all the felt to make aneedle case, 4.5” round (11cm)approximately, plus coloured felts, silk thread, templates and instructions.

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They are looking for new singers to join them. This is a very friendly and sociable group of about 70 singers and have performed a wide range of major and less well known works overthe years. If you would like to join, please contact Kate McGregor:[email protected] www.spkfc.comThe next concert for choir and orchestra is on Saturday 15 December.Programme:- Bach - Cantata No 110Bach - Orchestral Suite No 3 Bach – Magnificat

St.Paul's Church, Wilton Place, London SW1

Christmas at Holy Apostles Catholic ChurchSunday 16th December at 5.00pmAdults' and Childrens' Carol Service - followed by Mulled Wineand Mince Pies.Tuesday 18th December at 7.00pmAdvent Penitential Service - Monday 24th December at 11.30 pmChristmas Eve - Vigil and Midnight Mass Tuesday 25th December at 9.00 am & 10.30 amChristmas Day - Masses 9.00 am and 10.30 am (Family Mass)

Holy Apostles Catholic ChurchWinchester Street, Pimlico, SW1


WINTER WONDERLAND attracts more than a million visitors to Hyde Park.Hyde ParkWinter Wonderland can be enjoyed by everyone – it is absolutelyFREE to enter Hyde Park and visit Santa. Experience the festive season with an array of magical activities,rides and attractions to explore! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker orenjoy the more tranquil experiences – there is something for all.Soar 60 meters into the London sky in the comfort of enclosedpods and experience spectacular views. See the famous ZipposChristmas Circus, in an awe-inspiring extravaganza for the wholefamily. Winter Wonderland would not be complete with out rides

like the famous Power Tower, the Snow Jet and the WinterWonderland Express! Opens daily including Boxing Day andNew Year’s Eve from 10.00 am until 10.00 pm, until 6th January2013. (closed Christmas Day).Hyde Park London W2 2UH

ST PAUL’S CHURCH, WILTON PLACE, KNIGHTSBRIDGEThe St.Pauls (Knightsbridge) Festival Choir was formed morethan 60 years ago, specifically to perform Bachs St John Passionduring Lent in the parish Church of St.Paul, Wilton Place,

Knightsbridge. The choir flourished and by 1938 comprised of100 boys and 30 men, rapidly becoming an integral part of themusical life of St.Pauls.


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ST JOHN’S SMITH SQUARE CHRISTMAS EVENTSFriday, 7 December, 2012 - 19:30 pmCHAPELLE DU ROIChristmas has inspired composers for more than five hundredyears. The legacy of English and continental composers from theRenaissance is rich and varied.Saturday, 8 December, 2012 - 19:00 pmSOLOMON’S KNOT: A BAROQUE COLLECTIVEA CHAMBER MESSIAH6pm: Pre-concert panel discussion on Handel’s masterpiece andthe rationale behind this chamber version; with world renownedHandel expert Dr Ruth Smith, and membera of Soloman’s Knot,Jonathan Sells, Julian Forbes and James Halliday.Sunday, 9 December, 2012 - 18:30 pmCITY OF LONDON CHOIR & THE HOLST ORCHESTRACAROLS BY CANDLELIGHTThe City of London choir’s much-loved annual concert of carolsand Christmas music for choir and audience.Monday, 10 December, 2012 - 19:30 pmMORLEY CHAMBER ORCHESTRAENCHANTED WANDERERSA classic journey with three “enchanted wanderers” Haydn,Weber and Weill, who roamed from Esterhazy to Paris, Salzburgto London, and Berlin to Hollywood.Thursday, 13 December, 2012 - 19:30 pmEX CATHEDRA CHRISTMAS FESTIVALChristmas Music by CandlelightFriday, 14 December, 2012 - 19:30 pmTHE BRABANT ENSEMBLECHRISTMAS FESTIVALA Renaissance Christmas in Paris Saturday, 15 December, 2012 - 19:30 pmTHE CHOIR OF CLARE COLLEGE CAMBRIDGECHRISTMAS FESTIVALSunday, 16 December, 2012 - 19:30 pmAPOLLO CHAMBER CHOIR AND ORCHESTRAMESSIAH BY CANDLELIGHTDavid Chernaik directs the Apollo Chamber Choir andOrchestra and four outstanding soloists in their annual per-formance of this much loved workMonday, 17 December, 2012 - 19:30 pmTHE CHOIR OF CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL OXFORDCHRISTMAS FESTIVALCarols fit for a MonarchTuesday, 18 December, 2012 - 19:30 pmOXFORD BAROQUEWITH MEMBERS OF THE ENGLISH CORNETT ANDSACKBUT...O Magnum Mysterium: Music for Christmas from Venice toDresden


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INSTITUTO CERVANTES,New Chilean Cinema series presents: Fuga Friday 7th December 5.00 pmOver the last decade Chilean Cinema has achieved major worldwiderecognition thanks to the work of a new generation of directors. Thiscinema series looks at the directorial debuts from Andrés Wood,Matías Bize, Sebastián Lillo, Rumpy y Pablo Larraín, all of themdirectors who have helped to mark the beginning of a new Chileancinematic tradition. The films shown represent the start of the careersof these well recognised directors.To reserve your free seats ring: 020 7638 8891

Monday 17th December - 6.30pmThe Seamstress by María DueñasSuddenly left abandoned and penniless in Algiers by her lover, SiraQuiroga forges a new identity. Against all odds she becomes themost sought-after couture designer for the socialite wives of GermanNazi officers. But she is soon embroiled in a dangerous political conspiracy as she passes information gleaned from her German

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Down to the last grape! Saturday 15th December - 11.00 amChristmas Children's activity Interactive storyteller and musical games. 15th December is the New Year's Eve party at Grandma Inés'shouse: marzipan, tambourines, streamers. Stay until they hand out the grapes! (literally)In Spanish. Duration: 1hour Age group: 7-12For reservations: [email protected] FREE

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