Barnstaple Town Centre :: Xmas Shopping

Xmas in Barnstaple 2009

Late Night Shopping will be once again on Thursday evenings in 2009 The move to a Thursday evening helped reduce the conflicting interests between the familes out to enjoy the shopping experience and those groups out to enjoy the pubs and clubs in the town.

If your looking for that xmas lunch or party then use the links shown below:

Chambers Brasserie, Lilico's, The Angel of Witheridge and The Inn on the Square

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Lost for that special pressy? Cant think what to buy, then click here for something different......

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Musical Markets:
A Series of special festive Pannier Markets take place throughout December. Livening up markets on Sunday, December 6 and Sunday, December 13 will be street theatre from Stiltskin plus music from South Molton Town Band and the Barnstaple Youth Marching Band. There will also be a market on Thursday, December 17 with extra musical entertainment on the High Street for late night shoppers with the North Devon Gang Show and the Barnstaple Youth Marching Band.

Thursday, December 10 features Snow Queen and Ice Elf, plus up and coming punk rock trio, Severe Zero on the acoustic High Street stage. This date also marks the start of this year's panto, Cinderella at the Queen's Theatre.

Friday, December 11 features music from classical guitarist, Al Marconi.

Saturday, December 12 is a chance to hear the Barnstaple Concert Band and the Salvation Army Band playing Christmas carols in the town centre.

Friday, December 18 features another set from classical guitarist Al Marconi.

Saturday, December 19 includes traditional melodies from the Barnstaple Concert Band and the Salvation Army Band who hope to get everyone in the Christmas spirit with their traditional melodies.

Sunday, December 20 is a chance for the South Molton Town Band and Barnstaple Youth Marching Band to spur everyone on to finish their last minute Christmas shopping.

Tuesday, December 22 is the last late night shopping with carols from Roundtable Santa Sleigh and Barnstaple joint churches.

Thursday, December 24 is the last day to shop. South Molton Town Band plus the Salvation Army Band sing Christmas songs. Shops in the town are closed Christmas Day with some stores open on Boxing Day.

Christmas Crèche:
3 free Art Crèches organised by Barnstaple Town Centre Management in partnership with North Devon Museum and Playworks take place on Saturday, December 5, Saturday December 12 and Saturday December 19. The crèche held at 5, Cross Street, Barnstaple, is aimed at children aged four upwards, and is run by qualified Play and Childcare workers. Booking forms and details are available through The North Devon Museum.

Diary courtesy of www.barnstaple.co.uk

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Picture the perfect Christmas: rosy-cheeked children jump gleefully into bed, listening out for Santa's sleigh; your nearest and dearest gather convivially at a candlelit table laden with delicious food and fine wine; gifts - perfectly chosen and beautifully wrapped – are opened by the crackling log fire and greeted with appreciative cries of delight and merriment.

Christmas can be great fun, but it can also be one of the most stressful times of the year.

The festive run-up takes us through a merry minefield of stressful situations with the potential to wreak havoc with our health, our wellbeing, our relationships and our finances.

The miracle of Christmas is that every December, without fail, we willingly throw ourselves into it all over again, so pick up a few tips and perhaps raise a smile as we help you in Surviving Christmas.

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Dreaming of a "Green" Christmas? Click here for your handy recycling guide to the festive period.
To help you get organised click here....
Health... aggghhh its a stressy time, click here for help and advice.
Family Relations and Stress, who needs it! Click here.
Decoration Tips are found here.
and finally dont spend to much, Click here for help and advice.

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