Christmas activities

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Thought it would be nice to have a christmas activities thread
Thought about taking DCs to the North pole - did anyone do it last year - what was it like - santa any good , is the ice skating for a 5 yo

Also more for adults older DC saw this Trinity street 16th December which looked lovely www.cambridgebid.co.uk/events/cambridge-switch-on-2015/christmas-on-trinity-street/

Mill Road Winter Fair is usually good

We did the North Pole last year with 7yo and just 5yo. Unless you're a good skater, it's worth getting a penguin that they can push along and keep them upright. Waterproof trousers, or a change of trousers also a good idea!

Expensive but memorable, I'd say.

Do you have to pay extra for penguins
Yes I loved the winter fair - although I am not sure the DCs enjoyed as much? Any views on the best santa - noticed there is one at the tourist infomation office this year

I think you pay to reserve a penguin, but if you're off peak you might get lucky.

Panto?

The talented teen-age singers of Cambridge Youth Opera will be performing "Amahl and the Night Visitors" in three locations in Cambridge (www.cambridgeyouthopera.com/).

"This festive season, Cambridge Youth Opera presents shepherds, kings and a very bad tempered parrot as we bring Amahl and the Night Visitors to three venues – St Andrew’s, St Laurence’s and St Augustine’s.

Amahl is a beautiful, seasonal story and our simple production is great fun for all ages. Admission is free, with a retiring collection after each performance."

Performance dates and venues:

28 November, 16:00
St Andrew’s Church, Chesterton
29 November, 20:00
St Laurence’s Church, Milton Road
04 December, 18:00
St Augustine’s Church, Richmond Road

Thanks, DiskFix, I'll see if I can get DD along to that.

Hmm, age 12 and up to take part? She's not a bad singer herself...

We just went this pm. Just popped on to say how impressed we were. Fabulous singing.