What’s On in December 2024
Every Thursday
The 3Cs Café
The United Reformed Church, High Street St Neots, a warm welcome to everyone serving teas, coffees and homemade scones from 10.00am until 12 noon.
Every Friday
Coffee Mornings – St James Church Little Paxton
10.30 ‘Drop-in’ for coffee & chat. £2 donation requested.
Bingo
Little Paxton Village Hall, Doors open at 7.30, eyes down at 8.00pm. Raffle and refreshments in the interval. Over 18’s only. Information from k9page@gmail.com
Friendship club
Everyone Welcome, The United Reformed Church, High Street, St Neots. 2pm to 4pm. We have a varied event programme: Guest speakers, Games, raffle. Refreshments. For details email Biddy or Mavis: glendaw722@gmail.com
Every Saturday
Walk and Talk 4 Men
9.15am for 9.30 start walk and talk, giving men time to walk, talk and connect. Great company, amazing setting and all men are welcome. walkandtalk4menstneots@gmail.com Meet at Ambiance Café in Riverside Park St Neots.
The United Reformed Church Tea Shop
Tea Shop Open in the United Reformed Church, St Neots, open from 10.00 am until 12 noon. Teas, coffees and homemade scones. All welcome.
Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December
Christmas Tree Festival –10.00 am – 4.00 pm
12.30 pm – 3.00 pm. St Neots United Reformed Church, High St. PE19 1BN. Refreshments will be available from 10.00am – 3.30pm on Saturday and 12.30pm – 2.30pm on Sunday. www.stneotsurc.co.uk
Sunday 1st December – Sunday 15th December
Shuttleworth in Lights
Returning on select weekends in November and December, Shuttleworth in Lights is your chance to see the beautiful Swiss Garden and working Collection of vintage aircraft and veteran vehicles as you’ve never seen them before. www.shuttleworth.org/product/sil24/ Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedford, SG18 9DT.
Tuesday 3rd December
Hail Weston Gardening Club – Christmas Social
7:30pm Hail Weston, Village Hall. Quiz plus cheese ploughman’s along with Tea/Coffee and Wine. Members £1.00 /£3:00 non-members, children welcome, for further information contact: tel_maggs2@225771mgl.co.uk.
St Neots Folk Club – Camus Multi Instrumentalists
Live Music 7.30pm – 9.45pm at The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. PE19 8ES. Next to Co-op. Please see our website for details. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Wednesday 4th December
St Neots Acorn Cancer Support Group
We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at McNish Court, Granville Way, Eaton Socon, PE19 8PE from 10.30am – 12.30pm. For more information call 07522 925648
Read A Little Aloud for Adults at St Neots Library
Come along to this friendly, relaxed hour for adults to listen to readings, stories and poems. No need to book, just call in. From 2pm – 3pm.
Thursday 5th December
Christmas Sweet Treats
Kick off at Loves Farm House Café from 9am-12noon. Start the Christmas month with a Christmassy sweet treat on your coffee break, be surprised each Thursday with Erica’s festive creativity and health consciousness combined!
Friday 6th December
St Neots Local History Society – The Stuart Family of Tempsford – Steve Cooney
The Stuart Family purchased the Tempsford Estate in 1824 and today it is still owned by their descendants. Steve will tell the story of this once aristocratic family and its links with the Memorial Village Hall that we see today. Eynesbury C of E Primary School – PE19 2TD, 7.30pm. Members- free, Cost- £5.00 – to non- members payable at the door. www.stneotslhs.org.uk – for more information and membership
Creative Journaling for Teens – St Neots Library
Come along to our introductory session on the practice of creative journaling at 2.00pm. We’ll explore different journaling practices using mixed media and writing prompts. For young adults aged 13 – 18. No writing experience or artistic skill necessary. Materials provided. Free event. Book in St Neots Library or via email stneots.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Christmas Quiz at Love’s Farm House!
From 7:45pm – Get into the Christmas Spirit with the annual LFH/LFCA quiz!! Bring your work team, friends or family (children are welcome to join, but must be with an adult!) and gather together for some festive fun. £1 per person and the winning team gets a prize!! The bar will also be open with the usual alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Saturday 7th December
Simply Saturday
12.30 to 2.30pm, St James Church, Little Paxton. Bring & share lunch at 12.30 followed by entertainment and activities at 1.30. For information contact: Christine Barker 07742 190078 or email: simplysaturdaygroup@gmail.com
Carols in the Library at St Neots Library
Listen to St Neots Singers as they sing a range of popular carols and songs. Free event, donations welcome at 11.00am
St Neots Farm and Craft Market
St Neots Market Square 8.00am – 1.00pm
Stables Christian Centre Christmas Sale.
10am-2pm. Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, MK44 2ES
Join us for our Christmas Sale. Delicious preserves and unique, quality craft items for sale, with some homemade treats to take away, including fudge and Aunty Flo’s chocolate cake. Our woodland walk will be open, and we will serve tea, coffee, and cakes. Tel No: 01234 376237. Email: admin@stableschristiancentre.co.uk www.stableschristiancentre.co.uk Facebook: stableschristiancentre
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December
Shuttleworth Christmas Market
Explore the grand rooms and grounds of Shuttleworth House decorated in festive splendour and browse a festive market packed with local food, drink and craft & gift stalls. www.shuttleworth.org/product/cm24/
Monday 9th December
Royal Naval Assoc. St. Neots & District
Meet at 19.30 to 21.30 at the St Neots Rugby Club, New Street, St Neots. ALL Serving and Former members of HM Forces and their families are welcome.
Tuesday 10th December
St Neots Folk Club – Jim Causley Christmas Show
Live Music 7.30pm – 9.45pm at The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. PE19 8ES. Next to Co-op. Please see our website for details. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Seasonal Poffertjes at Loves Farm House Café
Join us at the Loves Farm House café from 9am-12noon & indulge in Little Dutch Bites winter seasonal special Poffertjes topped with cinnamon & ginger stewed apple with cream and cinnamon sugar.
Wednesday 11th December
A Victorian Christmas in Huntingdonshire at St Neots Library
How did local people celebrate Christmas in the Victorian period? This talk draws on a wealth of local information and will explore local Victorian Christmas celebrations. Food, decorations, parties, carols and other local entertainments will all be covered with an emphasis on how Christmas was celebrated in and around St Neots. Free event, donations welcome, starts at 10.30am. To book your place, call into St Neots Library or email: stneots.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Friday 13th December
Book Club at Loves Farm House.
The members of the book club are a welcoming bunch. You don’t even need to have read the book to attend! Join along on the 13th December for their Christmas gathering, which includes a Book Swap (wrap one up and take one home)! Bring nibbles and some money for the bar :) Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more details: www.facebook.com/groups/lovesfarmbookclub
Eatons Community Association Carol Singing
6pm Eaton Socon Green. Join us for half an hour of carols followed by a hot mince pie or two. For further details contact Dave on 07711 516985
Saturday 14th December
St Neots Astronomical Association – Observing Session
Paxton Pits visitor centre. 7.30pm. Non-members very welcome, the first visit is free. St Neots Astronomical Association www.SNAA.co.uk. Our winter observing season, if the skies are clear then telescopes will be set up outside, if cloudy there will be an astronomical talk. Do you need help setting up your telescope or finding stellar objects then come along to the St Neots Astronomy club.
Monday 16th December
Soup lunch
St James Church Little Paxton. 12noon-2pm. Soup and roll, savouries and cakes. No charge but donations always welcome.
Tuesday 17th December
St Neots Folk Club – Club Christmas Party. Performers and audience welcome.
Live Music 7.30pm – 9.45pm at The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. PE19 8ES. Next to Co-op. Please see our website for details. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Thursday 19th December
Souper Lunch
Berkley Street Methodist Church, 10 Berkley St, PE19 2NB. Every third Thursday, 12 noon until 1pm. Join us for a friendly welcome, home-made soup, tea and cake, for just £2.50. Contact judithjohnson4903@gmail.com for more info.
The Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Guided Walk
Explore Paxton Pits Nature Reserve with experienced local experts. This is an informal, family-friendly walk. Meet at the Visitor Centre 10.30am. Cost £3 per person.
Christmas Brunch at Loves Farm House Café (until 1pm)
Loredana is working away on her Italian Christmas Brunch menu, a treat for your tastebuds, and perhaps some ideas to spice up your festive dishes! Take a break from wrapping the presents and treat yourself to brunch!
Friday 20th December
Christmas Cheers at Loves Farm House
7pm Join the Community of Love’s Farm at Station Square on the 20th December for the Annual Carol Sing-a-long. Head over to the Love’s Farm House Bar after to chat with friends over a mulled wine (full bar available including non-alcoholic options). Non Love’s Farm folk welcome as always, see you there!
Saturday 21st December
The Angels Foundation UK Walk and Talk – St Ives to Houghton “Thicket Walk”.
Meeting at One Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road at bottom of Car Park. 10:45 ready to walk for 11:00 Contact: Caroline 07729 191072 or email support@propertyangelsfoundation.org or message us via Facebook
St Neots & District Gardening Club
Our meetings restart Thursday January 23rd, 2025, at 7.30, members £3.00. Non-members welcome £4.00. Check out our Facebook page for more information and latest news
Monday 23rd December
Christmas Storytime – St Neots Library
A festive story time with Christmas stories and songs, plus a visit from a very special guest. Free event for families at 10.30am
