December 2006 Events

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Christmas Services
A brochure listing most Christmas services in Harrogate is published early in December, available from Tourist Info and hotels.

Friday 1 December: Maranatha; at prayer
7:30pm at St Andrew's, Starbeck (Map). Third meeting of the interdenominational prayer group. More information from Mrs Elizabeth Crewe, tel: 886705

Saturday 2 December: Craft & Gift fair
10 - 12 noon, at Starbeck Methodist, (Map) - all very welcome

2 December: Pray without ceasing : Christmas journey labyrinth
10:00am - 4:00pm: Gracious Street Methodist Church, Knaresborough. Following the popularity of the 24/7 prayer weekends and the new prayer room, a prayer labyrinth will be open in Gracious Street Methodist Church in Knaresborough during their Christmas Fayre.  It will take the theme of a Christmas journey with interactive, reflective and symbolic prayer stations laid out along a pathway.  Everyone welcome. More info from Sharon Inman, tel 01423 863780.

2 December: Advent Quiet Day
A Quiet Day in Dacre United Reformed Church. All welcome to the whole day or just 'pop in' for a few minutes of peace and quiet, including an Ecumenical service of Communion at 12:15pm. Please bring something for a 'Bring & share' lunch. Drinks, tea, coffee etc, provided. More info from Marjorie Reynolds on tel: 781013

2 - 3 December: Edwardian Christmas Market, Knaresborough
Including Charity Stalls in the grounds of Holy Trinity church and Edwardian Fayre in Gracious Street Methodist Church Hall
6:30pm, Sunday 3 December: United Worship at Knaresborough United Reformed Church, organised by Churches Together in Knaresborough

Sunday 3 December: Methodist Circuit service
6:30pm at Grove Road Methodist, (Map). United Advent service, all welcome

Wednesday 6 December: Methodist Local Preachers meeting
7:30pm at Killinghall

6 December: One Voice, York 2007/8 planning
John Usher writes: 'After the Prayer Breakfast on 6 December at the Central Methodist church, St Saviourgate, there will be an open meeting to further discuss and pray about plans for 'Redeeming our Communities', and 'Hope 08'. It will also be an opportunity to hear about some of the things that are already being considered or taking place.'
Many York churches are using the 40 Day Prayer Guide, endorsed by Archbishop John Sentamu, in the run-up to Easter 2007. More info: info@onevoiceyork.org.uk, or juliet@bethanyhouse.freeserve.co.uk, or tel: Juliet, 01904 626802 / 07811 496602.

Thursday 7 December: Arnold Kellett book signing
7:00pm at Wesley Owen, Harrogate (Map): late night opening until 8:00pm

Friday 8 December: St Aidan's school Concert Band
7:30pm: West Park URC; Christmas Concert featuring St Aidan's Concert Band; tickets on the door,

Saturday 9 December: Double Image in concert
7.30pm at Starbeck Methodist, (Map). Concert with Double Image from Wetherby; Gospel & Folk Music accompanied on Guitars; Adults £5 Child £3 Family £12

Sunday 10 December: Bernard O'Hear
2:15pm at Friends Meeting House, (Map). For Human Rights Day, with speaker Bernard O'Hear, the Country Co-ordinator on China for Amnesty International UK, on Human Rights in China. Shared lunch from 1:15pm; organised by the local branches of Amnesty International UK and the United Nations Association. More info: tel: 528330 / 526068

Wednesday 13 December: Henshaw's Christmas Carols
6:30pm Henshaws College Christmas Carol Service at St Peter's

Thursday 14 December: Christmas shopping
Wesley Owen, Harrogate (Map): late night opening until 8:00pm

Friday 13 December: Town Pastors
10:00pm-3:00am, Harrogate streets. First night of the new ministry.

Sunday 17 December: Christmas services and events
4:00pm Youth Service at Grove Road Methodist, (Map). Alternative Christmas youth service with Spectrapulse.
7:00pm Community Carol Service for Starbeck followed by refreshments and mince pies; at St Andrew's
7:30pm Christmas Band Concert featuring St John Fisher Catholic High School choir, Lucy Rhodes and the Harrogate Brass Band, the West Yorkshire Fire Service Military Band and West Yorkshire Fire Service Pipe Band; HIC in aid of Fire Service Benevolent Fund

Wednesday 20 December: Spotlight on Christmas
1:00pm Spotlight at Wesley. Readings, poetry and music on the theme of Christmas

21 December: Carol singing
6:00pm Carols around Bilton - starting from Bilton library; Orgainsed by Bilton Churches Together

6:00pm Carols singing in Harrogate Market Square. Orgainsed by Churches Together in the Town Centre

20 December: Phil & Janna of New Wine: Star Tours Christmas family Event
6:30pm, at St Mary's at the Grammar School (Map).

Thursday 21 December: Riding Lights Theatre Company Goose Chase
2:30pm, at St Andrew's, Starbeck (Map). '... a startling reworking of the famous Russian folk story, served up richly spiced with traditional songs and carols. Riding Lights tells the tale with a characteristic blend of riotous humour, mystery, slapstick comedy and magical glimpses into the heart of the first Christmas'. Tickets £5, £3 concessions from the box office tel:01904 613000 or St Andrew's, tel: 889162.

Wesley Owen, Harrogate (Map): Thursday late night opening until 8:00pm

Friday 22 December: Harrogate Male Voice Choir Christmas Carol Concert
7:30pm, at Elim, Park View; free admission, refreshments

Saturday 23 December: Quintessential Christmas Carol Concert
7:30pm at St Mark's, Leeds Road. Tickets £8 & £6; more info: 872651

Sunday 24 December: Christmas Eve - services listed on this website

Monday 25 December: Christmas Day - selection of services on this website
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