York Nativity

THE village of Aldermaston has put on a Nativity Play in the parish church of St Mary the Virgin since 1957. The play is an adaptation of eight or nine plays from the 400-year-old York Mystery Cycle plays that tell the story of the first Christmas. Performances tonight (Thursday), tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday. https://aldermastonnativity.co.uk

Christmas wreath-making

ADD a touch of homemade festive charm to your Christmas decorations this year with your own Christmas wreath. Join wreath expert Shelagh Thompson tomorrow (Friday) at Sandham Memorial Chapel, Burghclere, where they will provide all the skills and materials you need to create your own personalised wreath to adorn your home this holiday season. Shelagh has many years of experience and provides all manner of decorative accessories, from traditional orange slices and cinnamon sticks, to glitter pinecones, apples and ribbons to enable you to make a unique decoration. If you would like to join in at Sandham, visit NationalTrust.org.uk/Sandham-memorial-chapel/ whats-on to book your place and find out more.

Coming soon

Film in Lambourn

THE Walwyn Hall in Lambourn is showing the Christmas classic movie It’s A Wonderful Life next Friday, December 10, at 7pm. Join them for some seasonal cheer and a free mince pie. Tickets £5, £2.50 concessions, call (01488) 71580.

Lantern procession

THE Festival of Light returns to Newbury in its traditional format on December 12 at 6pm, inviting participants of all ages to walk together with candlelit lanterns illuminating the winter night. Transforming Newbury town centre into a twinkling wonderland, the procession will travel along Northbrook Street before arriving in the Market Place with live music and festive atmosphere.