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Here is a list of Christmas concerts and events in Plymouth 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.

CHRISTMAS IS… MAGICAL 25/11/2008 – 01/01/2009

• Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3LU Box Office 01803 328 385 Email info@babbacombe-theatre.co.uk
• Various times, some dates sold out.
• Christmas wouldn’t be half as much fun without the obligatory ‘Singalong’ and this show promises some true yuletide favourites this season as well as some ‘Panto peeps’ to ensure the Spirit of Christmas is served in abundance, at the Babbacombe Theatre.
• Tickets £8- £15
• Click here for more information.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAYRE 28/11/2008 – 30/11/2008

• Westpoint Centre, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon
• Start Date: Friday 28th November, 2008 9:30am
• End Date: Sunday 30th November, 2008 5:30am
• All your festive shopping under one roof! Almost 300 exhibitors offering an enormous selection of wonderful gift ideas and essential Christmas items! Leading Retailers, Manufacturers, Craftspeople, Wholesalers and Importers from far and wide. Free food & drink tastings, demonstrations, free Santa’s Grotto. Free parking. Admission £3.00, oaps £2.00 kids free.
• Tickets: 01271 378000 or click here.

CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR 28/11/2008

• 7pm – 9pm: Chaddlewood School, Hemerdon Heights, Plymouth, Devon
• In aid of Chaddlewood Preschool, we are holding a Christmas Gift & Craft Fair. Come along and do your Christmas shopping we have lots of stalls offering all types of gifts for you from chocolate gifts to wooden toys.
• Tickets: Telephone: 01752337450

PADDY MCGUINNESS 28/11/2008

• 8pm: Home Park Stadium, Plymouth Argyle FC, Plymouth, Devon
• Tickets: 084514614460 boxoffice@plymouthpavilions.com

TASS CHRISTMAS FAIR 2008 29/11/2008

• 9:30am – 15:00: Anchorage Centre, Tavistock, Plymouth, Devon
• Tavistock Area Support Services

CHRISTMAS FAIR 29/11/2008

• 10:00am: St Thomas Parish Church, Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon
• Tickets: 01392 493812

CHRISTMAS FAYRE 29/11/2008

• 10am – Noon: Assembly Room, Methodist Central Hall, Plymouth City Centre, Plymouth, Devon
• Stalls includes cake, ball gowns etc

CHRISTMAS FAYRE 29/11/2008

• 10am – 2pm: Woodford Methodist Community Church Hall, Greenway Avenue, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 29/11/2008

• 10am – 9pm: SS Nicholas & Faith Church, Alexandra Square, Saltash, Saltash, Cornwall
• A spectacular display of lit and decorated Christmas trees representing many of the towns clubs, group and societies

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 29/11/2008

• 10am – 1pm: The Church Of The Holy Spirit Hall, CLITTAFORD ROAD, SOUTHWAY, PLYMOUTH, DEVON
• Christmas Bazaar with bumper raffle, cake stall, refreshments, toiletries, book stall, other stalls, entertainment by school children, etc. Admission 20p.

CHRISTMAS FAIR 29/11/2008

• 11am: Brixington Primary School, Exmouth, Exeter, Devon

CHRISTMAS FAYRE 29/11/2008

• 11am – 1.30pm: St John’s Church, Totnes, Totnes, Devon

FESTIVE FALCONRY & CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKEND 29/11/2008 – 30/11/2008

• 11am – 4pm: Pendennis Castle, Pendenis Headland, Falmouth, Cornwall
• Join Raphael Falconry for this special falconry event based around the theme of Christmas and how medieval huntsmen contributed to the supply of banquest food. Children can have some festive fun seeking out the playful reindeer clues who are hidden around the castle in the reindeer trail.
• Click here for more information.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE 29/11/2008

• 12:00pm – 15:00: Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannadmead Road, Plymouth, Devon

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 29/11/2008

• 1pm: St Thomas Church Hall, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon

TOAD HALL PRE-SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 29/11/2008

• 1:30pm – 15:30: St Gabriel’s Church Hall, Hyde Park Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 29/11/2008

• 2pm: St James’ Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter, Exeter, Devon

CHRISTMAS CARFT FAIR 30/11/2008

• 10am: Parish Hall, Witheridge, Devon

CHRISTMAS FAYRE 30/11/2008

• 8:00am – 12:00: Pollyfield Centre, Avon road, Bideford East, Devon
• Every Sunday to Christmas in the warm Pollyfield centre, Bideford east, from 08.00hrs until 11.30hrs large Tables provided.
• Sellers £4.00 per table, buyers 30p entry.

EDUCATING CHARLIE 02/12/2008

• 12.45pm to 2.30pm: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Community Services, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJ

Enjoy this highly entertaining and informative one man show by Lloyd Lee as he puts the great Charles Dickens into context. 2008 marks the 150th anniversary of him visiting Plymouth to conduct a reading.

• Free festive refreshments will be served after his performance and there will be a 15 minute interval at approximately 1.30pm.
• Admission is free but advance booking is required on 01752 304774.
• Contact: 01752 304774 Email: museum@plymouth.gov.uk

MORICE TOWN COMMUNITY FORUM CHRISTMAS SINGALONG & FAYRE 03/12/2008

• 5.30pm: Primary School/Salvation Army Hall, Charlotte Street/Balfour Terrace, Morice Town, Plymouth, Devon
• Singalong in Primary School followed by Fayre in Salvation Army Hall

6th CREDITON PARISH CHURCH CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 04/12/2008 – 06/12/2008

• 11am – 6pm: Crediton Parish Church, Church Lane, Crediton, Devon
• 50 plus decorated and illuminated Christmas trees will fill the church. Trees decorated by a mix of local charities, groups, individuals and organisations. Trees 6, 8 and 10 foot high plus one 20 foot plus at the high altar.
• Free admision and parking. Stalls and refreshments. Guided tours. Tel 01363 772865
• http://www.creditonparishchurch.org.uk/Christmas.html

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 04/12/2008 – 06/12/2008

• 11am: Parish Church, Church Road, Plympton St Maurice, Plymouth, Devon

CHRISTMAS MARPOOL MARKET 05/12/2008

• 6pm, Marpool Primary School, Moorfield Road, Exmouth, Exeter, Devon

WHITESTAR CHRISTMAS PARTY 2008 05/12/2008

• Pavilions, Home Park Stadium, Plymouth Argyle FC, Plymouth, Devon
• Tickets: 084514614460, boxoffice@plymouthpavilions.com

CHRISTMAS FAYRE 06/12/2008

• St Mary’s Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon

HAPPY CHRISTMAS ART 06/12/2008

• 10:00am – 16:00: Contemporary Art Gallery, 54 High Street, Totnes, Totnes, Devon
• Art under £500 plus ceramics and jewellery for the festive season

CHRISTMAS FAIR 06/12/008

• 10:00am: The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Exeter, Devon
• Tickets: 01626 832223

CHRISTMAS FAYRE 06/12/2008

• 10am: Church of the Ascension Hall, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon

CHRISTMAS FAIR 06/12/2008 – 07/12/2008

• 10:30am – 4pm: Trevarno Estate & Gardens, Crowntown, nr Helston, Helston, Cornwall
• Gifts, stocking-fillers and festive treats, the ultimate traditional shopping experience, with over 100 stall holders in a specially erected marquee on the great lawn
• Tickets: 07886 785 986/07740 410052

CHRISTMAS FAIR 06/12/2008

• 11am Village Hall, St Ewe
• Tickets: 01726 64868

CHRISTMAS FAIR 06/12/2008

• 11am: St Paul’s Church, Church Street, Tiverton, Devon

MILLBRIDGE CHRISTMAS FAYRE 06/12/2008

• 11:00am – 16:00: Stoke Damerel Church Hall, Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon

THE LITTLE RED HEN & FRANKENSTEIN 06/12/2008

• 11am: Drum Theatre, Royal Parade, Plymouth
• The Little Red Hen, 11am & 3pm; Frankenstein, 7.45pm
• Tickets: 01752 267222

CHRISTMAS TALES 06/12/2008 – 07/12/2008

• 11am: Pendennis Castle – English Heritage, Pendenis Headland, Falmouth, Cornwall
• Join our resident storyteller for tall Christmas tales in the castle keep. Plus find the palyful reindeers models that are hiding around the castle to complete the ‘Reindeers Trail’.
• www.english-heritage.org.uk/pendennis

‘A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS’ 06/12/2008

• 2:30pm: URC Church, Old Pinn Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon

CHRISTMAS FAYRE 06/12/2008

• 2.30pm: Community Hall, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

PLYMOUTH PHILHARMONIC CHOIR 06/12/2008

• 7pm: St Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade, Plymouth, Devon
• Handel’s Messiah

ASHBURTON SINGERS 06/12/2008

• 7.30pm: St Luke’s Church, Torquay
• Advent music
• Tickets: 01803 213806

BRIXHAM ORPHEUS MALE VOICE CHOIR 06/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Fore Street Methodist Church, Brixham
• Sing Christmas with the Riviera Singers

ROYAL MARINES CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 06/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon
• Tickets: 08702 41 41 20 steve.gillon@livenation.co.uk
• Click here for more information.

BLUES NIGHT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 06/12/2008

• 8pm: The Wharf, Tavistock, Tavistock, Devon
• Tickets: 01822 611166

WOOFERS CHRISTMAS DAY OUT FAMILY DOG SHOW 07/12/2008

• 11:30am – 18:00: Geffery Memorial Hall, Landrake, Nr Saltash, Cornwall
• Come and enjoy some Christmas fun with your dogs at our show. Judging starts at 1.00pm, 20 fun classes something for all. Get you thinking caps on for something different for our ever popular fancy dress class. There are rosettes from 1st-6th place.
• Refreshments & Raffle. Proceeds to Canine Crusaders.

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

• 7.30pm: Exeter Drama Company, Alphington Hall, Alphington, Exeter, Devon
• A Christmas Carol – play based on Charkes Dickens loved book. The play is being performed on Mon 8, Tues 9 and Thur 11 and Sat 13 Dec 2008.
• Tickets £6.
• Click here for more information.

XMAS TEA DANCE WITH WALLY 09/12/2008

• Methodist Church Hall, Ivybridge, Plymouth, Devon

CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM 09/12/2008

• 11:30am: The Museum, Barton Terrace, Dawlish, Exeter, Devon
• Tickets: 01626 888557

TAVISTOCK MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY CHRISTMAS SHOW 10/12/2008 – 11/12/2008

• 7.30pm: The Wharf, Tavistock, Tavistock, Devon
• Tickets: 01822 611166

TAMAR CHRISTMAS CONCERT 11/12/2008

• 7pm: St Peter’s Church, Ugborough, Plymouth, Devon
• Tickets: 01752 691654

16th INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES: DAVID WILSON – HARP 11/12/2008

• 1pm: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Community Services, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJ

David Watkins, one of the world’s great harpists, touches the strings of the soul. His programme will include the composers Watkins, Cardon and Mozart.

• Tickets £6.50
• Contact: 01752 304774 Email: museum@plymouth.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 12/12/2008 – 13/12/2008

• 10am – 6pm: Holy Cross Church, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth, Devon
• Christmas Tree Festival, in aid of Precious Lives (the new building for Children’s Hospice South West.

ANGELS AND STARS 13/12/2008

• Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Community Services, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJ
• 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2pm and 2.30pm

Join in with our 30 minute Christmas workshops and create your own art, inspired by the nativity painting in our Cottonian Collection.

• Admission free, no need to book.
• Contact: 01752 304774 Email: museum@plymouth.gov.uk

SANTA’S CRYSTAL GROTTO AND CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR 13/12/2008 – 17/12/2008

• Town Hall & Bedford Square, Tavistock, Tavistock, Devon
• During the event the Town Hall and Bedford Square will be taken over by a complete Christmas shopping and entertainment experience open to everyone. Every day in the Town Hall there will be a gift fair supplying high quality products and gifts, whilst outside there will be unique and exciting events, including “Santa Comes To Town”

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 13/12/2008

• 3pm: The Royal Oak, Nadderwater, Whitestone, Exeter, Devon

ROYAL MARINES CHRISTMAS CONCERT 13/12/2008o

• 7.30pm: Pavilions, Home Park Stadium, Plymouth Argyle FC, Plymouth, Devon
• Tickets: 084514614460 boxoffice@plymouthpavilions.com
• Tickets £13.50 – £15.50
• Click here for more information.

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT 13/12/2008

• 7.30pm: St Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade, Plymouth, Devon

A DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS 13/12/2008

• 8pm: Trematon Hall, Trematon, nr Saltash, Trematon, Cornwall
• Tickets: 01752 843073

NADELIK 0 A CORNISH CHRISTMAS 14/12/2008

• 11:00am – 16:00: Pendennis Castle – English Heritage, Pendenis Headland, Falmouth, Cornwall
• Join us to celebrate Christmas the Cornish way. Expect mince pies & mulled drinks, Christmas lights, carol and traditional singers & dance and possibly even the sound of sleigh bellis in the distance.
• The Nadelik page at Pendennis.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 14/12/2008

• 12:00pm – 16:30: Holy Cross Church, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth, Devon
• In aid of Precious Lives (the new building for Children’s Hospice South Wes)

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 14/12/2008

• 12:00pm – 17:30: Holy Cross Church, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth, Devon
• In aid of Precious Lives Campaign

MUTLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 14/12/2008

• Mutley Baptist Church, Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LB
• 10.30am: A traditional ‘Christingle’ service
• 6.30pm: Carol Singing
• +44 (0) 1752 203346 office@mutleybaptist.co.uk

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH CAROL SERVICE 16/12/2008

• 7.30pm: St Mathias Church, St Mathias Church Hall, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon
• Tickets: 20p entry

CINDERELLA 19/12/2008 – 24/01/2009

• 7pm: Theatre Royal, Derry’s Cross, Plymouth
• Lesley Joseph as The Fairy Godmother. From the Basil Brush Show, Laura Evans as Cinderella. Back by popular demand Matt Slack as Buttons. Also featuring the amazing flying pegasus.
• Click here for more details.

CHRISTMAS EVENING CONCERT WITH BURATON MALE VOICE CHOIR 19/12/2008

• 7.15pm: Burraton Methodist Church, Saltash, Saltash, Cornwall

SAIL WITH SANTA 20/12/2008 – 21/12/2008

• 11am – 3.30pm: Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth Marina, Exmouth, Devon
• Sail the Exe Estuary with Santa Claus aboard his festively decorated boat. All children visit Santa in his grotto and received a good present, squash and biscuit. All adults enjoy and commentary on the river and its wildlife, hot mulled wine and warm mince pies.
• 

  Santa on the Exe

  Sailing at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm only.

• Advanced Booking is Essential to ensure Santa has all the presents wrapped in time. All tickets £6.00 Stuart Line Cruises 01395 279693 Tickets: 01395 222144 info@stuartlinecruises.co.uk

COOL CREATURES 20/12/2008

• 1.30pm to 5pm: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Community Services, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJ
• Spend a day with the Wild About Plymouth team finding out about life in the freezer!
• Enjoy a free screening of ‘Happy Feet’ from 1.30pm to 3pm (limited places). Then discover some of the creatures that thrive in freezing temperatures from giant isopods to extinct mammoth fossils from the last ice age.
• Admission is free.
• Booking is required for the film screening only. Please call 01752 304774 by Friday 5 December.
• There is no need to book for the activities from 3pm.
• Contact: 01752 304774 Email: museum@plymouth.gov.uk

NIGHT FEVER 20/12/2008

• 7:30pm: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3LU
• Box Office 01803 328 385 Email info@babbacombe-theatre.co.uk
• Tickets £6 – £10
• Click here for more information.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 21/12/2008

• 4pm: Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Judes, Plymouth PL4 9DA

MUTLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 21/12/2008

• 6.30pm: Mutley Baptist Church, Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LB
• Carols by Candlelight – Candlelight and carols with a contemporary twist.
• +44 (0) 1752 203346 office@mutleybaptist.co.uk

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 21/12/2008

• 6pm: St Jude’s Church, Beaumont Road, Plymouth, Devon PL4 9BJ
• An evening of carol’s to celebrate the entry into Christmas with festive refreshments!

DICK WHITTINGTON & HIS CAT 22/12/2008

• 3pm: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3LU
• Box Office 01803 328 385 Email info@babbacombe-theatre.co.uk
• With a brand new cast, flamboyant costumes, and a script based on a true story this years panto offering at is bound to be a sure fire hit with all the family. Whilst incorporating all the traditional panto favourites like the ghost gag and the song sheet, Dick Whittington will have the audiences tapping there feet to some of the latest songs to hit the charts as well as howling at the mad cap antics of Dick and his faithful feline friend Slater the Cat.
• Tickets £7 – £12

SING CHRISTMAS WITH RADIO DEVON 22/12/2008

• 7.05pm: Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Judes, Plymouth PL4 9DA

MUTLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 24/12/2008

• 11.15 pm: Mutley Baptist Church, Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LB
• Christmas Eve – Midnight Service.
• +44 (0) 1752 203346 office@mutleybaptist.co.uk

CHRISTMAS EVE MIDNIGHT COMMUNION 24/12/2008

• 23.30: St Jude’s Church, Beaumont Road, Plymouth, Devon PL4 9BJ
• Finishes at half past midnight.

MUTLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 25/12/2008

• 10.30am: Mutley Baptist Church, Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LB
• Christmas Morning: An informal carol service for all ages.
• +44 (0) 1752 203346 office@mutleybaptist.co.uk

FAMILY CHRISTMAS COMMUNION 25/12/2008

• 10.30am: St Jude’s Church, Beaumont Road, Plymouth, Devon PL4 9BJ
• Family service – all welcome. Lasts one hour.