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We have lots of events planned and that we will be attending, please see below for a list of what is coming up.
What's on this Christmas?
Check out some great Christmas markets and events in support of Mary's Meals throughout November and December!
We have a range of charity events throughout the UK. You can get some great gifts at our Glasgow Christmas Market. Enjoy some festive music at the Edinburgh Choir Concert or the Chordiality Concert. You can also get crafty and make Christmas wreaths or join us for our Three Million Celebration Evening. See below for details of these and more upcoming events.
Proceeds from these events will allow us to serve nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries.
Upcoming charity events
November
Glasgow Christmas Market
Saturday, 15 November, 10:30-17:00
Sunday, 16 November, 12:00-17:00
The Social Hub, 15 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1TQ
Join us at The Social Hub for our popular Christmas market, including a fantastic selection of stalls, hosted by our talented Mary's Meals volunteers and popular small businesses from around Scotland.
You're sure to find the perfect Christmas gifts for friends and family alike, with stalls selling jewellery, art, homeware, cards, crafts, children's books, foodie gifts and much more.
Tickets: Free available here
Three Million Celebration Evening
Thursday, 20 November, 18:00-21:30
Leith's School of Food and Wine, 16-20 Wendell Rd, London W12 9RT
The shed that fed three million at Leith's School of Food and Wine. Enjoy a tour of Prue Leith's cookery school, canapes and drinks, to celebrate Mary's Meals reaching the milestone of feeding three million children and hear speakers on the expansion of our programmes.
Tickets: £5 and are available online
Mary's Meals at Oban Winter Festival
Saturday, 22 November, 10:00-16:00
Saturday, 29 November, 10:00-16:00
Corran Halls, Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AB
Come along to this brilliant festive event in the heart of the Highlands. Visit our stall to purchase your Mary's Meals Christmas cards, browse a variety of gifts and children's books, and find out the latest updates on our work.
Tickets: Free, simply turn up on the day
Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market
Thursday, 27 November to Saturday 29 November
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE
Visit the Mary's Meals stall at Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market.
Wreath Making Workshop in Oswestry
Friday, 28 November, 19:00-21:00
Cabin Lane Church, SY11 2LQ
Come and create a beautiful, seasonal wreath and help raise money to serve school meals to children in some of the world’s poorest communities.
Tickets: available online here
Wreath Making Workshops in Shrewsbury
Sunday, 30 November, 9:00-11:00 and 11:30-13:30
Shelton Cricket Club, SY3 5FU
Come and create a beautiful, seasonal wreath and help raise money to serve school meals to children in some of the world’s poorest communities.
Tickets: Available online here
December
Wreath Making Workshop
Saturday, 13 December, 12:00
St. Thomas More Church, Sheldon, B26 3HU
Come and create a beautiful, seasonal wreath and help raise money to serve school meals to children in some of the world’s poorest communities. Ticket includes all materials and festive refreshments.
Tickets: £30 - please email info@marysmeals.org to find out more and secure your place.
Chordiality Concert
Sunday, 14 December, 15:00
SS Peter & Paul RC Church, Yeadon LS19 7HW
A concert of festive music presented by the wonderful Chordiality Choir. Tea and cake will be available afterwards.
Tickets: Free with donations on entry
Christmas Choir Concert in Edinburgh
Wednesday, 17 December, 19:00
St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, 61 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3JD
Join Mary's Meals at the stunning St Mary's Cathedral for a lively celebration of Christmas through song with Voices and Sister Sister choirs singing joyous Carols and inspirational festive songs.
Tickets: available online here
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