A big thank you to Shotley Bridge Village Trust and to the participating businesses. See over for details.

Please park considerately in the village. FREE parking is available at Shotley Bridge Cricket Ground.

This is a Charity Event, with proceeds to Willow Burn Hospice, and Shotley Bridge Village Trust - Britain in Bloom fund.

All Welcome Victorian Theme Victorian Costume Event!

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CHRISTMAS

STARTS HERE!

(PLEASE BE SAFETY AWARE!)

Friday 25th and Saturday 26thWish Tree in Harrington Brown Estate Agents sponsored by Hazel Armstrong, Credit Control Specialists - Proceeds to Willow Burn Hospice.

Santa’s Grotto at Sarah Thew Photography - Bookings only - price £6 includes a gift for every child. Please note Grotto open Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm.

Shops, Businesses & Restaurants open with special offers, hog roast and Victorian sweet stall.

Carols by Durham Musical Theatre Company. Town Crier to announce events.

Friday 25th 5-8pm6pm Bells pealing from St. Cuthbert’s

6.30pm Consett Brass

7pm Lighting of the Christmas Tree by Santa

7.15pm Carol singing around the Tree

Saturday 26th 9.45am-5pm9.45am Santa arrives by Horse and Carriage

10am - 2pm

Horse and Carriage rides by North East Carriage Company

10am - 2pm

Cricket Club Victoriana at Butler & Gee Accountants

10am - 5pm

Art exhibition at Butler & Gee Accountants

10am - 4pm

Christmas Fayre at Shotley Bridge Village Hall, The Terrace

11am - 3pm

Open day & refreshments at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Snows Green Rd

12noon - 3pm

Christmas Fayre with Festive Stalls & Refreshments at St Cuthbert’s Church Hall, Church Bank

1-4pm Teas & Coffees at Methodist Church Hall, Front Street

1pm Shotley Bridge Junior School Choir

1.20pm Gifts for Children in Victorian Costume

1.30pm Shotley Bridge Infant School Choir

2pm Lanchester Choral & Operatic Society

2.45pm One in Seven Drama Group

3.30pm Sage Gateshead Chamber Choir

4.15pm Consett Brass

Designed and printed by designs unique www.designs-unique.co.uk 01207 502877

1 - Imago Beauty & Holistics - 01207 592640Elemis discounts and Christmas gift boxes. Upto 25% off selected products all day and FREE brantub with hundreds of special offers for January. Charity raffle, tickets available now.

2 - 45th Street Interiors - 01207 590253Bespoke furnishings and accessories for every room in your home. Kitchenware, ornaments, lights, clocks and gifts.

3 - Harrington Brown Estate Agents - 01207 588800Your local estate agent offering a personal and professional service for sales and lettings. Visit us at www.harrington-brown.co.uk

4 - Moon Jewellery - 01207 438177Swarovski Crystals Jewellery 10% discount and Laced Jewellery 15% discount. Visit us at www.moon-jewellery.com

5 - Butler & Gee Accountants - 01207 507000Accountants since 1996. Professional standards of the past with a dynamic approach to the future. “Keeping Things Simple”. Customer Services a priority. Visit us at www.butlerandgee.co.uk

6 - Simplicity Weddings & Simply Suits - 01207 504941Specialists in wedding dresses and accessories. Bridesmaids and occasion dresses and suit hire. Special offers available during this event!

7 - Sale Pepe Italian Restaurant - 01207 509969“Sale Pepe is certainly one of County Durham’s better Italian restaurants and, on this evidence at least, is well worth a visit.” Durham Times.

8 - Sarah Thew Photography - 07917 273541Home to this years Santa’s Grotto, don’t forget to book early. Sarah also provides portrait and wedding photography at affordable prices. www.sarahthew.co.uk

9 - Eve Fashion Boutique - 01207 582686A unique and distinctive ladies’ boutique. Fashion for everyday or that special Christmas Party. Labels include Charli, Sandwich, Masai, Avoca and Great Plains.

10 - Heavenly Interiors - 07792 190238If you are looking for a little piece of heaven why not visit Heavenly Interiors for gifts, furniture, lighting, soft furniture, silk flowers and Christmas decorations. Hope to see you soon.

11 - Shotley Bridge Cricket Club - 01207 505236Established in 1888, with 10 teams and a thriving junior section. Social members are welcome. Marquee bookable for birthdays, christenings and weddings or enjoy a peaceful drink on matchdays.

Cathedral Upholstery - 01207 270556Formally of Shotley Bridge. Specialists in re-upholstery, where quality and customer satisfaction really counts.

Humble Pie Catering - 07747 776232Planning a wedding, private party or corporate event, we offer a bespoke menu to suit all budgets and individual specifications without compromising on quality.

Vintage RoseOpening in December in Shotley Bridge. Licensed to sell beautiful fresh flowers.

Programme of Events Participating Businesses

All Saturday afternoon performances in the Methodist Church, Front Street.