10 of the best

Your guide to events you must not miss this week

1 National Festival of Railway Modelling East of England Arena, Dec 8and9

See a collection of more than 30 layouts and practical demonstrations for an ideal opportunity to find out how to get involved with the hobby supported by almost 100 retailers’ stands. Tickets on the door are £10 for adults and £5 for children over 5 with a family ticket only £30.

www.world-of-railways.co.uk

2 Concert St Andrew’s Church, Netherton, December 9

The popular City of Peterborough Concert Band will perform Christmas favourites at 4pm. The event will benefit local charity Little Miracles which will receive a donation from the proceeds.

Tickets from 01733 265877 or

3 Christmas celebration Peckover House, Wisbech, December 8 to 16

Christmas trees, flowers and all the sparkle, scents and sounds of the season will greet visitors when the house opens its doors for the start of its Christmas celebration. There will also be music by local choirs and musicians and a festive menu available in the Reed Barn.

nationaltrust.org.uk/peckover

4 Silent Disco Peterborough Cathedral, Dec 7

The family-friendly evening, which runs from 7.00pm until 9.00pm, is in response to the huge popularity of a similar event held whilst the Museum of the Moon was on display at the Cathedral in October. There will be a tuck shop and drinks on sale.

Tickets 01733 452336

5 Baston Christmas Tree Festival St John the Baptist Church, December 8 and 9

The festival is back after taking a break for a couple of years, this time with the addition of Christmas Wreaths and all on the theme of Christmas carols. Residents, organisations and businesses are providing trees and wreaths decorated to illustrate a range of Christmas carols. The church will be open to visitors on Saturday, 10 am to 3.30 pm and Sunday, 11 am to 3.30 pm. The festival concludes with an informal Carol Sing at 3pm. bastonctf@gmail.com

6 Alzheimer Walk Central Park, Dec 13

The final Alzheimer Walk in Central Park for this year at 11am, with Santa followed by carols. At 12.30pm, outside the Buttercross cafe there will be an unveiling of a

commemorative plaque to Yvonne Lowndes, to celebrate all that she did.

7 Peterborough Civic Society St Mark’s Church Hall, Dec 10

Dr Mike Osborne will be giving a talk on The Civil War in the Fens. The meeting commences 7.30pm, entrance is free to members, and non-members are requested to make a minimum £3 donation.

peterboroughcivicsociety.org.uk

8 Peterborough Arts Cinema, John Clare Theatre, tonight

The Square tells the story of Christian, a respected curator of a contemporary art museum, a divorced but devoted father of two.

www.peterboroughartscinema.co.uk

9 Christmas Tree Festival All Saints Church, Park Road, December 7-9

Refreshments and light lunches will be served across the three days. See listings for times

Admission £1 adults

10 Skate Van Hage Peterborough One Retail Park, until Jan 6

The magical winter ice rink is back. Made of real ice, the rink comes complete with atmospheric lighting and festive music. What’s more, this year the entire rink is under cover, so you won’t need to worry about weather cancellations.

www.pe1.co.uk