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December 2021
Mark Ashford, classical guitarist
Listen to world renowned classical guitarist, Mark Ashford perform works by Dowland, Scarlatti, Villa-Lobos and Albeniz. Tickets £15 from Southwell Library, box office 01636 812148
Find out more »Make a mini lantern workshop
Join a workshop specially for younger children 4-9 years and make a mini lantern to take on the lantern walk which takes place at 5pm. Cost £2 for materials. Booking essential tel 01636 819038
Find out more »Christingle Trail
Come along, on either day between 10am - 4pm, to the north porch of Southwell Minster to pick up your guide for this self led trail for children and families. Explore the trail around the Minster grounds and have a go at all the activities. You'll then be able to take home all the things you'll need to make your own Christingle. There will be a Christingle service on Sunday December 5th so bring your Christingle along to this special…
Find out more »Southwell Lantern Walk 2021
Bring your lantern and join others on this seasonal walk through Southwell starting and finishing in the grounds of Southwell Minster. Please note there will be no indoor element at this year's event. There is a 'Make a Mini Lantern' workshop at Southwell Library for 4-9yrs on the morning of the Lantern Walk, Saturday 4th December 10am - 12.30pm To find out more information and view the back of the leaflet click here
Find out more »Southwell Toy Run
The 12th Salvation Army Southwell Toy Run for Motorcycles and Scooters Sunday 5th December 2021 Meet at Market Square King St Southwell NG25 0EH From 10am for ride off at 11am Refreshments at The Wheatsheaf Pub Access is via Burgage as King St is One Way Bring a toy - NEW ones only please! Ride is approx 12miles to Salvation Army Centre Mead Way, Balderton, Newark NG24 3GA Info: John F Judson 07785185544
Find out more »Festive Brass
Back by popular demand, the Essentially Brass ensemble will be performing a concert of seasonal music to get you in the mood for Christmas. Tickets £10 adults £5 students, available from Southwell Library 01636 812148 Licenced bar (cash only)
Find out more »Friday Lunchtime Concert: Southwell Minster Choristers singing Christmas Music
Words and music for the festive season, with the girl choristers of the Cathedral Choir. This concert will take you on a journey through from Advent to Christmas with plenty of atmospheric music and beautiful poetry, as well as some popular tunes. Includes music by Warlock, Bairstow, Rutter, and many more.
Find out more »Dickens’ Christmas Voices
Southwell Theatre Club present a selection of favourite readings from the pen of Charles Dickens. Tickets are £9 and include a festive glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Tickets are available from Southwell Library. Performances will take place on the evenings of 10th and 11th December.
Find out more »Carols for Everyone
Carols for Everyone is back! Southwell Lions’ popular Christmas celebration takes place at Southwell Minster. The fantastic programme will include traditional carols as well as entertainment from Bleasby School Choir and the Major Oak Chorus. Southwell Orchestral Society will be providing the music, while Southwell Choral Society will lead the singing. Master of Ceremonies will be the incomparable Nick Harding, who wants to remind everyone to bring their jingly bells and rattles! The chosen charity this year is Support Refugees…
Find out more »Tree Planting Event
Volunteers needed for tree planting in Southwell! If you'd like to volunteer then please click on the links below to book a place. Nottinghamshire Tree Planters are working in partnership with Southwell Town Council to strengthen the wildlife corridor in Froggatt’s Field and also in the Minster Field, alongside Squire's Pond, Southwell. The aim is to help increase biodiversity and in a small way mitigate climate change. On 12 December we will plant 380 hedge whips and 20 tall trees…
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