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CHRISTMAS
IT'S PARTY TIME! cont.

THE RYE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 2016

10TH DECEMBER 2016

10AM TILL LATE THROUGHOUT THE TOWN

Rye Christmas Festival
WWW.CHRISTMASINRYE.CO.UK

WINTER FAIR
3-4 Dec
www.seas.org.uk/winter-fair
If you want to get your Christmas shopping
completed in one fabulous weekend, the
Winter Fair from the South of England
Agricultural Society is just the place for you.
Not only will you find some unique, homemade,
hand-crafted gifts, but you can do it while
listening to a wonderful choir; looking out for
the magical Snow Queen - who will be on stilts,
accompanied by an elf, naturally - and eating
authentic street food.
There will be over 120 stalls selling gorgeous
gifts that will suit all of your friends and family
– even the ones who are difficult to buy for. As
a bonus, there is a Santa’s grotto so the little
ones won’t get bored, and Father Christmas
will be bringing his reindeer, so don’t miss out
on seeing them. Plus, have you ever wanted to
be a blacksmith? Now’s your chance; you can
have a go yourself at the Winter Fair.

BATEMAN’S REWARDS AND FAIRIES
3-31 Dec
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans
Kipling’s stories of Sussex fairytales will be the
theme for decorations, talks and storytelling and
you can use the local landscape Kipling loved
to provide the ingredients for natural handmade
decorations for the house, tea room and water
mill. Locate the homes of the fairies who have
been living in Kipling’s books within his study,
and the doors which are the routes back to their
garden abodes. Find out more about Kipling’s
recently republished book, Rewards and Fairies,
the sequel to Puck of Pook’s Hill. Outside,
follow the ‘Rewards and Fairies Trail’ to spot the
cosy winter homes of Kipling’s creatures tucked
away around the estate.

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SOUTH LODGE
8, 9, 15 & 17 Dec
www.exclusive.co.uk/south-lodge/
weddings-occasions/christmas/
christmas-parties
If you’re looking for a prestigious venue to hold
your Christmas party this year, South Lodge
has the answer! Decorated in spectacular
fashion and poised to party, their luxury
Christmas Party Nights will be ‘the’ place to
be seen this festive season! Choose one of the
special dates, gather friends and colleagues,
and whether it’s just the two of you or a much
larger group of up to 50, you can join in the fun!
Enjoy a festive menu with plenty of Christmas
crackers and your very own party box. Then
take to the dance floor to dance the night away
with South Lodge’s magnificent resident DJ –
make sure you get your requests in early! And
as midnight passes, there’s no need to stop…
the disco will go on till 1am. You will each
receive an arrival drink, three-course dinner
with coffee, Christmas crackers and the disco
for just £79 per person.
There are special overnight prices to add the
icing on the Christmas cake too. Arrive early
and relax before getting ready for the party,
then, when the party’s over, you’re just a few
steps away from a perfect night’s sleep and a
hearty full English breakfast. And the best bit is
no one needs to drive. From £165 per room.

LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT
8 Dec
www.thegeorgeinrye.com
Spend the evening in the stunning Regency
Ballroom at The George in Rye in the esteemed
company of Elvis (Scott Elvis, that is, the
amazing Presley impersonator!) - we can’t think
of a better way to celebrate Christmas! The price
of a ticket includes all the entertainment, as well
as plenty of food and drink such as a salmon,
lime and chilli rillettes; traditional roast turkey;
and marmalade bread and butter pudding – and
it all starts at 7pm with a glass of bubbly. Next,
you’ll enjoy a three-course meal with half a bottle
of wine per person and coffee to finish. Elvis is
up after dinner, and he’ll keep you dancing until
11.30pm. The price of a ticket is £39.50.

RYE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
10 Dec
www.christmasinrye.co.uk
The Rye Christmas Festival is back! The same
team of volunteers who brought back the spirit
of Christmas to Rye last year are set to repeat
the day of fun and festivities again on Saturday
December 10th, from 10am until late. The town
will be full of the sights, sounds and smells
of Christmas with an abundance of activities,
features and events. Spread throughout the
town over the course of the day, every corner
you turn you will find something to do for all
ages and abilities.
The festival this year is based on the theme
‘Tales of Old’ and inspiration from Hans
Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm
will be evident throughout the town from street
performers, artists, storytelling, processions,
grottos, markets, music, fairground rides
and more. Most events are run on a dropin basis. Please follow the Facebook page
for regular updates and announcements:
www.facebook.com/christmasinrye.

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