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Ventnor To Hold Christmas Community Day And Carols In The Park

Ventnor's Christmas celebrations will return next week, with live music, a lantern parade and carols in Ventnor Park.

On Saturday, December 10 there will also be Christmas fayres at St. Catherine’s and Ventnor Baptist churches.

Santa and his elves will be at the grotto in the High Street, next to The Kitchen at London House, between 12noon and 4pm.

A Christmas market will taking place at the Winter Gardens from 10.30am – raising funds for St. Catherine’s School.

Live music at Spring Hill Gardens will include pupils from St. Francis School and The Island Free School, The Ventnor Ukes, Ventnor Exchange Community Choir, Greg Barnes, Lucan and Bethan John.

Better Days Café are hosting a fun day – with lots of activities for children and an appearance by a special guest.

Ventnor Carnival Association is organising a Best Dressed Window Competition and a ‘Window Spot’ as well as the Lantern Parade. There will be awards for the ‘Best Lanterns’.

The Lantern Parade will assemble on the Green in Dudley Road from 4.30pm and make its way to Ventnor Park from 5pm – led by Santa, the Vectis Corps of Drums, and the amazing Ventnor Comic Jazz Band.

Carols in the Park starts at 6.30pm and will feature many festive favourites, led by the Undercliff Singers. Mulled wine and mince pies will be provided by Ventnor Enhancement Fund and hot dogs by Ventnor Rotary Club. Tee in the Park will also be serving refreshments. Santa will of course be making a prominent appearance during the event. 

Free parking will be available at Ventnor Town Council car parks in Dudley Road, Market Street and Pound Lane.

The event has been organised by Ventnor Carnival Association, Ventnor Enhancement Fund, Ventnor Town Council and St. Catherine’s Church.

For more information please contact – tony@ventnortowncouncil.org.uk

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