SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Gorey Choral Group will perform in Gorey Library. Music will begin at 3 p.m., but tea, coffee and mince pies will be available from 2 p.m., and all are welcome to come along.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

A collection for Chernobyl Children International takes place today from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at Kilanerin Community Centre. Volunteers are looking for children’s nappies, toiletries, clothes and anything else of help. Contact Damien on 087 6288563 for more information.

SANTA’S NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE

Enter the magical and captivating world of the North Pole during Santa’s North Pole Experience, which is on Wexford Quay this Christmas as part of Wexford Winterland.

Firstly, children and families will meet Ellie the Elf. Then, the Enchanted Gates will lead people into the Elves’ Village where children can post their letters in Santa’s official post box. Children will also visit the Elves’ Workshop. Patch the Elf will then bring families, individually, to meet and receive a gift from Santa Claus.

The cost of entry varies: children aged 3-12: €17; toddlers aged 1 – 2: €8.50; children under 12 months: free; adults: €8.50. Children and toddler tickets include a gift from Santa Claus. Under 12 months tickets do not include a gift. You can book a toddler ticket for a baby if you wish.

WEXFORD ON ICE

Wexford on Ice will take place on the Quay in Wexford Town right up until January 5. This authentic ice rink is one of the biggest in the country,

There will also be sensory friendly and wheelchair family skate sessions on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10.a.m. (These sensory friendly sessions will be free, with the organisers just asking for a donation to a charity on the day).

The cost is €11 - €48 (prices vary at off-peak times and for family bookings). Off-peak adult – €13; off-peak child (12 years and under)

– €11; off-peak family of 3 – €34; off-peak family of 4 – €40. On-peak adult – €15; on-peak child (12 years and under) – €13; on-peak family of 3 – €40; on-peak family of 4 – €48.

On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, the last skate is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wexford on Ice will be closed on Christmas Day. To contact the box office, call 053 9199199. See ww.wexfordwinterland.com for more details.