Christmas at Shaw House in full swing!

The very festive programme of  Christmas at Shaw House events has already got off to a flying start with  the annual Christmas Fair last Sunday.

In addition to the usual Partridge in a Pear tree, over 1,000 visitors enjoyed sixty stalls showcasing crafters, bakers, artists and photographers all boasting bespoke wares,  as well as an amazing live nativity scene from Millers Ark with sheep, chickens, goats and donkeys in the grounds of the House that children  brushed and fed, and woodturning demonstrations from Vallis Green Woodworks.

Children’s Christmas Parties also took place during the fair featuring Mr Muddles the charming, but muddlesome magician, who captivated over 100 children on the day with his slapstick magic.

The finale was a special visit from Father Christmas with all children receiving a present!

Next up in the festive programme is a Christmas Wreath Making workshop onTuesday 6 December  where  people can make their own Christmas door wreath and enjoy  a hot drink and mince pie.

If all that isn’t enough to lift the festive spirit, then an evening with the Three Rivers Community Choir on  Thursday 15 December certainly will. Revel in the beautiful sounds as the choir treats you to a variety of Christmas songs, traditional carols, prose and poetry.  Adults £6, under 16s £3. Discounts with West Berkshire Card

The festive programme will  round off with a very special show Brief History of Christmas on Monday 19 December Featuring long-forgotten songs and tales as well as some familiar and well-loved carols, plus a thrilling retelling of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – this is a show guaranteed to delight the hearts of young and old. Adults £12, under 16s £5. Discounts with  West Berkshire Card.

For information about the events visit www.westberkshireheritage.org/whats-on or call Shaw House 01635 279279.