Christmas Story Corner
25 Nov - We're Going on a Sleigh Ride
by Martha Mumford and Cherie Zamazing
‘We’re going on a sleigh ride, Ho, ho ho! Can you find the hidden gifts? Whoosh! OFF WE GO!’
Four little bunnies set off into the skies on a festive adventure helping Santa get back to the North Pole in time for Christmas.
Enjoy this enchanting Christmas story with a Christmas Present Hunt and make your own sleigh workshops.
Sessions: 10am – 11am and 11am – 12 noon
Story reading: 10am – 10.15am and 11am – 11.15am
Workshop and present hunt: 10.15am – 11am and 11.15am – 12 noon
Venue: Outside Boots, main shopping mall at Four Seasons Shopping Centre
FREE, Drop-in (spaces limited)
Please note that children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.
2 Dec - The BIG Christmas Bake
By Fiona Barker and Pippa Curnick
A funny, lively romp through the twelve days of Christmas, taking the elements of the popular carol, and weaving them cleverly into the ingredients for a Twelfth Night Cake.
This gently humourous Christmas story is one for the whole family to enjoy. Afterwards, you can join in the Christmas cupcake decorating workshop.
Sessions: 10am – 11am and 11am – 12 noon
Story reading: 10am – 10.15am and 11am – 11.15am
Cupcake Decorating: 10.15am – 11am and 11.15am – 12 noon
Venue: Outside Boots, main shopping mall at Four Seasons Shopping Centre
FREE, Drop-in (spaces limited)
Please note that children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.
9 Dec - Tiny Reindeer
By Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
Meet Santa’s smallest helper: Tiny Reindeer! He doesn’t quite fit in, but when a very special letter arrives before Christmas Eve, he embarks on a mission to find his place in the world.
Gather round to hear this lovely story and then, afterwards, join in the fun to Make Your Own Reindeer Plate or Decorate Your Own Tiny Reindeer.
Sessions: 10am – 11am and 11am – 12 noon
Story reading: 10am – 10.15am and 11am – 11.15am
Workshops: 10.15am – 11am and 11.15am – 12 noon
Venue: Outside Boots, main shopping mall at Four Seasons Shopping Centre
FREE, Drop-in (spaces limited)
Please note that children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.
16 Dec - The Jolly Christmas Postman
By Janet and Allan Ahlberg
The Jolly Postman has a busy day ahead. It’s Christmas Eve in Fairy-Tale Land and there’s plenty of post for him to deliver. But, can he deliver it all by Christmas? A magical story, full of festive, fairy tale surprises.
A Christmas favourite of generations. Followed by ‘Write a Letter to Santa’ or ‘Make Your Own 3D Christmas Card’ workshops.
Sessions: 10am – 11am and 11am – 12 noon
Story reading: 10am – 10.15am and 11am – 11.15am
Workshops: 10.15am – 11am and 11.15am – 12 noon
Venue: Outside Boots, main shopping mall at Four Seasons Shopping Centre
FREE, Drop-in (spaces limited)
Please note that children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.