Please note that the formatting of these lists has changed, and events are now listed by area where possible (unless in date order)
December 1, 2025
Bath & Bristol: What's on in December in and around the Bath & Bristol area
Please note that the formatting of these lists has changed, and events are now listed by area where possible (unless in date order)
Lyneham: Hurricane Melissa response - please donate items before Fri 5 Dec
On Tuesday 28 October 2025 the island of Jamaica was struck by Hurricane Melissa, this was a Category 5 storm with winds of up to 185mph. It caused catastrophic damage to the island’s infrastructure and led to the loss of numerous lives and ongoing hardship to this day.
5Bn REME's Cpl Gordon is requesting donations to support the Government of Jamaica’s efforts to respond and recover from the effects of the hurricane. Below is a list of selected items that individuals can donate as per the government’s preliminary needs list.
- Heavy duty garbage bags
- Heavy duty gloves
- Batteries of various types AA, AAA, C and D
- Disposable gloves
Collection boxes will be placed at the following locations around MOD Lyneham from Fri 21 Nov 25 to Fri 5 Dec 25. Cpl Gordon will coordinate the delivery of all donations to the designated UK drop off point.
- Bldg 210, 15 Fd Coy hangar, main site
- 5 Bn REME Welfare, Beeney House, 79 Eider Ave
- 5 Bn REME QM’s department, Countess of Wessex Lines
- 8 Trg Bn REME Welfare Office
Point of contact for any queries is Cpl Gordon Jason.Gordon847@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Dorset: Swanage railway 'Father Christmas yuletide express' - now until Wed 24th Dec
Tickets sell fast – this event is a treasured part of Christmas for many local families. Book early to secure your place aboard the Yuletide Express.
Children under 2 years old travel for free but must sit on a lap - no seats is reserved.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Dorset: Dick Whittington pantomime (Poole lighthouse theatre) Thurs 11th Dec - Sun 5th Jan
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Dorset: Christmas lights & reindeer experience at Nutley farm now until Tues 30th Dec
Our popular festive event attracts visitors from the South West England and beyond and has become a magical Dorset tradition. To date, we have raised over £52,000 for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, and we look forward to adding to our total during this year’s event.
We add something new each year, and for 2025, we’ve pulled out all the stops. Nutley Farm will be bursting with Christmas magic for you all to enjoy.
This year’s trail features many new light installations, enhanced magical interactions, and fabulous higher-quality projections with sound and surprises around every corner. Meeting Nutley Farm’s real-life magical reindeer, Rudolph, Prancer, Sprout and Parsnip and head to the barn for some hot food and treats.
Directions: Nutley Farm, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8DT
More information Nutley Farm
Dorset: SEN support group sessions at Wareham family hub Mon 22nd Dec 2025
Scotland: Moving to Scotland? Need to know about Special Educational Needs and the support available?
Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning.
Providing easy to understand advice and information about additional support for learning legislation and guidance for families and professionals.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Leuchars: Station Christmas Toy Drive Appeal 2025
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Leuchars Station are asking for donations of NEW Toys (all ages), if you would like to make a toy donation you can leave it with the HIVE, Bright Horizons or Station HQ.
Last intake is Friday 12th December.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
East Fife: Mobile Library Timetable for 27th October - 19th December
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For any queries about the Mobile Library service, please email fife.libraries@onfife.com.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Cupar: Andys Man Club, Mondays at 7pm
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
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