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Fundraising events

See a list of events our wonderful volunteers will be attending.

Featured charity events in the UK

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

 

Get Involved

There are many ways to support our work.

Mary's Meals volunteer preparing food in kitchen