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Here is a list of Christmas concerts and events in Nottingham over the festive season, some of which are free! If you would like us to add your event to this list, just leave a comment at the bottom of the article and we’ll put it in. You don’t even have to leave your e-mail address.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM CHOIR & PHILHARMONIA 29/11/2008

• 7.30pm: ALBERT HALL, Concert Hall North Circus Street NOTTINGHAM
• Sarah Tenant-Flowers & Jonathan Tilbrook, conductor. Kishani Jayasinghe, soprano
• MESSIAEN Le tombeau resplendissant
  POULENC Gloria
  STRAVINSKY Symphony of Psalms
  STRAVINSKY Firebird Suite (1919 version)
• The University Philharmonia and Choir join for a concert of 20th-century French and Russian music.
• £12 (£9 Concession, £5 UON Students) Box Office: 0115 846 7777
• For more details from Albert Hall, click here.

CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY 03/12/2008 – 04/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Albert Hall, Concert Hall North Circus Street, Nottingham
• Christmas in the City – Nottingham’s Schools, Area bands, Youth Choir, Music School and Brassert Big Band give two festive concerts; on the Wednesday local schools and primary and intermediate bands perform, and Thursday our senior esesbles. Both aim to raise money for Oxfam, as part of the Oxfam Music Festival.
• Tickets: £5 (£3 concessions) with £1 from every ticket being donated to Oxfam.
• For more details from Albert Hall, click here.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT AT WOLLATON LIBRARY 06/12/2008

• 10am – 12noon: Wollaton Library Bramcote Lane
• Children’s Christmas Crafts at Wollaton Library – Drop in any time between 10am and 12 noon for Christmas fun and crafts. For more information contact Wollaton Library on 0115 915 5715 or email wollaton.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• This is a free event

CHRISTMAS FAMILY FUN! BULWELL LIBRARY 06/12/2008

• 9am – 1pm: Bulwell Library, Highbury Road, Nottingham
• Christmas Family Fun! Bulwell Library – Drop in any time between 9am and 1pm to make your own Christmas cards, make baubles to decorate your tree, listen to Christmas stories and write your letter to Santa and drop it in Santa’s postbox. FREE. For more information contact Bulwell Library on 0115 915 5708 or email bulwell.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• This is a free event

CHRISTMAS AT BREWHOUSE YARD 06/12/2008

• 10.00 – 16.30: The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham

Escape the hustle and bustle of the shopping frenzy and take time out to enjoy Christmas at Brewhouse yard. The museum is a delight to see with twinkling lights and festive decorations. Santa and Mrs Claus are making their appearance for the ‘big day’ and visitors are invited to give them a hand and have a go at some ‘make and take’ activities. Refreshments will be available and children should be accompanied by an adult.

Adults £3.50, Conc £2.50. refreshments will be available and children must be accompanied by an adult. Note that joint admission with Nottingham Castle does not apply on this event

• This is a free event

SANTA AT THE CASTLE BANDSTAND 07/12/2008 – 14/12/2008

• 14.00 - 16.00: Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham
• Santa at the Castle Bandstand – Dont miss this opportunity to meet Santa and his lucky elf Sparkle. He’s made time to stop off at the Castle Bandstand and wants to hear the festive wishes of Nottingham’s children. The events will take place on the 7, 13 and 14 of December.
• Admission: £3.50 per child. Normal museum admissions apply to accompnying adults.

SANTA AT THE CASTLE 07/12/2008

• 10am – 5pm: Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham
• This is a free event

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 08/12/2008 – 13/12/2008

• 7.30pm (2.30pm Matinee): The Lace Market Theatre, Halifax Place, Nottingham
• Ghosts rattle their chains, miserly Ebenezer undergoes a nocturnal transformation. the goose is cooked and Tiny Tim gets his pudding! God bless us, every one! An ideal introduction to Dickens for young people. Evening shows end at 9.30pm so not too late a night for them.
• Tickets: £6 – £9
• Click here for more information.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND READINGS AT BASFORD LIBRARY 09/12/2008

• 10.30am – 11.30am: Basford Library, Vernon Road, Nottingham
• Heathfield Primary School will be visiting the library to sing Christmas Carols and present readings. Light refreshments available. FREE. For more information contact Basford Library on 0115 915 5797 or basford.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• This is a free event, open to everyone.

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING AT STRELLEY ROAD LIBRARY 10/12/2008

• 10am – 12 noon: Strelley Road Library, Strelley Road, Nottingham
• Christmas Coffee Morning at Strelley Road Library – Drop in between 10am-12 noon for a chat and free refreshments. For more information contact the library on 0115 915 5788 or by email strelley_road.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• This is a free event

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING AT BILBOROUGH LIBRARY 11/12/2008

• 09.30am – 11.30am: Bilborough Library, Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham
• Drop in between 9.30-11.30am for a chat and free refreshments. For more information please contact the library on 0115 915 5795 or by email bilborough.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• This is a free event

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN 11/12/2008

• 8pm – 10:45pm: Trent FM Arena Nottingham, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham
• This spectacular show will re-create hits made famous by the Motown and soul greats, including a full supporting band and a fantastic company of singers and dancers.
• Tickets: £23.50
• Click here for more information and trailer for The Magic of Motown.

CHRISTMAS FAMILY FUN! BULWELL LIBRARY 13/12/2008

• 9am – 1pm: Bulwell Library, Highbury Road, Nottingham
• Drop in any time between 9am and 1pm to make your own Christmas cards, make baubles to decorate your tree, listen to Christmas stories and write your letter to Santa and drop it in Santa’s postbox. FREE. For more information contact Bulwell Library on 0115 915 5708 or email bulwell.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• This is a free event

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AND STORYTIME 13/12/2008

• 11.15am-12pm: Nottingham Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham
• Take a break from the strains of Christmas shopping and treat your little ones to 45 minutes of fun with stories and crafts.
• Contact Central Library on 0115 915 2828 for more information.
• This is a free event

Wollaton Hall

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 13/12/2008 – 14/12/2008

• 11am – 4pm: Wollaton Hall, Wollaton, Nottingham
• Make this christmas extra special, by purchasing unique craft gift for your family. Products made by local craft workers.
• This is a free event

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 14/12/2008

• 11am – 2.30pm: The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham
• Make a Christmas Gift – Transform a pencil case, snowstorm or fan into an original Christmas gift for friends and Family. Children’s activity.

CHRISTMAS AT THE ARBORETUM 14/12/2008

• 3pm – 6pm: Arboretum, Arboretum Waverley Street, Nottingham
• Christmas at the Arboretum – Get into the Christmas spirit at this wonderful festive event set in the Arboretum. Enjoy traditional Christmas carols, brass band music, mulled wine, beautifully lit trees, mince pies and much more. Activities will take place in the bandstand.
• This is a free event

CARDS AND CAROLS AT BESTWOOD LIBRARY 16/12/2008

• 10am – 11am: Big Table PR, 15 George Street, Nottingham
• Cards and Carols at Bestwood Library – Local children are visiting to sing festive songs and you can get crafty and make your own Christmas card. All welcome, refreshments available, 10.00-11.00am.
• For more information contact the library on 0115 915 5799 or email bestwood.library”nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• This is a free event

CBEEBIES

CBEEBIES LIVE! 16/12/2008

• 2pm – 4pm: Trent FM Arena Nottingham, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham
• The brand new tour has just been announced and many of your favourite CBeebies mega stars, yet to be announced, will be performing in this incredible music stage show spectacular.
• Tickets: £12.50 – £77
• Click here for more info.

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING AT WOLLATON LIBRARY 16/12/2008

• 10am – 12 noon: Wollaton Library, Wollaton Library Bramcote Lane, Nottingham
• Christmas Coffee Morning at Wollaton Library – Drop in between 10.30-12 noon for a break from Christmas shopping and free refreshments.
• For more information contact the library on 0115 915 5715 or email wollaton.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• This is a free event

CHRISTMAS SHERWOOD LIBRARY TALKS 18/12/2008

• 10am – 11am: Sherwood Library, Spondon Street, Nottingham
• “Christmas at the BBC” with Robert Wignall, 10.00-11.00am. All welcome, refreshments available. For more information contact the library on 0115 915 1155 or email sherwood.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• This is a free event

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS TOTSTIME AT SHERWOOD LIBRARY 19/12/2008

• 2.15pm – 2.45pm: Sherwood Library, Spondon Street, Nottingham
• Special Christmas Totstime at Sherwood Library – Puppet Pantos present “Robin of Bestwood”. Come and watch our mini panto, join in with songs and crafts for the under 5s, 2.15-2.45pm.
• For more information contact the library on 0115 915 1155 or email sherwood.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• This is a free event

TOTSTIME CHRISTMAS PARTY AT WILFORD LIBRARY 19/12/2008

• 11am – 11.45am: Wilford Library, Ruddington Lane, Nottingham
• Totstime Christmas Party at Wilford Library – A special festive totstime for the under 5s. Join us for stories, songs and a free raffle at Wilford Library 11.00-11.45am. Coffee and mince pies for parents/carers. FREE.
• For more information contact the library on 0115 915 2950 or email wilford.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• This is a free event

MAGDALA CHRISTMAS CONCERT 20/12/2008

• 6.45pm – 9.30pm: Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens, Newstead Abbey Park, Nottinghamshire
• Once again Newstead Abbey will play host to the wonderful Magdala Choir’s Christmas concerts. The great hall will be filled with their exquisite voices, providing stunning entertainment for teh audience and starting christmas week off in true style.
• Tickets £13.50 per person(includes seasonal refreshments. Tickets available from 3 November can be booked via Magdala on 0115 962 6355.

NOTTINGHAM VOICE BOX 20/12/2008

• 11am – 3pm: Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham
• Come along and be entertained by the talented local singers of Nottingham Voice Box, as they perfrom in the bandstand. In December they will perform festive favourites you will want to sing along.
• This is a free event

CRACKING CHRISTMAS CREATIONS 21/12/2008

• 11am – 3pm: Wollaton Hall, Wollaton, Nottingham
• Drop in the Hall for some ‘make and take’ christnmas crafts.
• This is a free event

MAKE A CHRISTMAS GIFTS 21/12/2008

• 11am – 2.30pm: The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham
• Transform a Pencil Case, snowtorm ofr fan into an original Christmas gift for friends and family.
• Tickets: Normal museum admission + £1.