Your guide to all the seasonal celebrations in W12
Christmas fairs, parties, concerts and even a panto - it's all happening right here in W12.
We've put together a guide to all the festive goings on in Shepherd's Bush. starting this weekend.
Keep checking back, as we'll be updating this page with new events throughout the weeks ahead.
We even have a list of local suppliers of those essential Christmas goodies and services. So you can start your Christmas planning from the comfort of your own home. Click here to see what your local shops are up to.
Our local libraries, Shepherd's Bush and Askew, are hosting a series of fun Christmas activities for children in the Christmas holidays.
At Askew Road, on Saturday December 15 from 2 - 4pm, children's Christmas card craft event,, and on Tuesday December 18 5pm - 6pm, sleepy Christmas story time - pyjamas and teddies welcome, suitable for children 11 and under.
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Thursday December 20, from 2.30-3pm, Christmas story session – 5 years plus.
Thursday December 20, 3pm -4pm Christmas craft session – card, decorations, tags, etc.
Friday December 21, 2.30pm -3.30pm Christmas craft session – Danish hearts, card, decorations, tags, etc.
Santa's favourite elf is back at West12, and he needs helping saving Christmas.
Take the kids to visit the shopping centre's Secret Santa Elf Experience, and they can take on the task of helping Santa find ideas for presents to give to children.
Join in the festive fun every day until Christmas Eve..
The Park Club The Park Club has come up with a really unique idea for a present that is bound to go down well with whoever is the lucky recipient. Their Membership in a Box scheme allows you to place under the Christmas tree a full month's membership at the private family health club as well as a host of other benefits including 5 personal training sessions, mini-facial or mini massage, luxurious bath robe and dermalogica products all beautifully presented in a gift box. If you'd like to order this phone 020 8740 4599. Please have delivery details ready. For further information, and orders, please phone 020 8740 4599. |
Shoots and Leaves will deliver Christmas Trees to your home in Chiswick and surrounding area. They only sell full, bushy, prime cut, non-drop Nordman firs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back! www.shootsandleaves.co.uk/xmas christmas@shootsandleaves.co.uk 020 8563 7733 |
Ballet 4 Life Stuck for a gift idea this year? Why not give the gift of Dance? Ballet4life has lovely vouchers that can inspire your special someone to get fit or to return to their favourite pastime. They can be perfect stocking fillers starting at just £10. The local classes and courses are held during the morning, afternoon, and evening. 2013 timetable includes 50+ Ballet, Contemporary, Zumba Gold, and drop-in ballet for adults. Private tuition is also available. Please contact info@ballet4life.com or www.ballet4life.com |
Need extra cash for Christmas? Rent out your loft, spare room or garage as storage and earn extra regular income (between £40 and £200 a month). Safe, secure, and better for the environment too! Visit Storemates.co.uk and list your space for FREE. Need more space? Storemates helps you find safe, secure places to store your extra or seasonal items locally for a fraction of the price of commercial storage. See how much you can save at Storemates.co.uk. |
TATAMI Chinese Restaurant Tatami is looking forward to welcoming you for our first Xmas. |
Christmas at
St Stephen’s Church
BBC Carol Service -
Thursday 6th December.
6.30 p.m.
QPR Carol Service -
Friday 14th December.
6.00 p.m.
Quiet & Reflective
Carol Service -
Sunday 16th December.
6.30 p.m.
Children’s Crib Service -
Monday 24th December 4.00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass 11 p.m.
Christmas Day Service 10 a.m.
At Westfield, the ice rink and Santa's Grotto are now open to the public and a Christmas shopping event, with discounts of up to 20% and free parking, continues until December 2.
This Christmas, Westfield London is proudly supporting Save The Children. Donations to the charity can be made when booking tickets for either the Grotto or the Ice Rink.
If you know of any special events going on in W12 over the festive season or any restaurants which will be staying open on Christmas Day, please let us know at editor@shepherdsbushw12.com and we will add them.
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