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Thomastown Christmas Magic Weekend

By TCN on 29/11/2016

Thomastown Christmas Town

There will be Christmas magic galore in Thomastown this weekend (Friday December 2 to Sunday December 4), with a whole series of magical events for all ages to really get you in the mood for the festive season.

‘Thomastown ToyTown’ is the theme of the weekend, and the ToyTown theme will continue throughout December with a number of seasonal shop window displays around the town.

Things kick off on Friday evening with a visit by Santa himself, and the full programme for the weekend is as follows:


Friday December 2

Santa visits ToyTown

Join the Scouts and the Fire Brigade to welcome Santa Claus and light up Market Street. Join in the fun, with a magical light parade and Christmas carols.

Time: 6.30 p.m. to 7.15 p.m.  Venue: Market Street

Magical Musical Mayhem

Kilkenny Musical Society presents songs from all of your favourite musicals, including Christmas classics.

Time: 7.30 p.m.  Venue: Thomastown Community Centre  Admission: €10 adults, €5 children

 

Saturday December 3

A range of family-friendly workshops will be held. Booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all workshops.

Festive Fun for Families at the School of Food

Drop in for some quick and easy Christmas baking!

Time: 10 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.  Venue: School of Food  Charge: €5 per child – parents free!

To book, call (056) 7754397

Magical Christmas Snow Globe

Grennan Mill Craft students Kiri and Annette will assist you in creating a swirling snow storm in a glittering world.

Times: 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.  Venue: Thomastown Community Centre  Charge: €5 per child

To book, e-mail kizzodesign@gmail.com

Adults Only Om Yoga Workshop

30-minute adult taster session designed to introduce yoga. Experience the benefits for yourself in a safe and friendly environment.

Times: 10.30 a.m. & 11.30 a.m.  Venue: Om Yoga Studio, The Bridge  Charge: €5 (adults only)

To book, call Oonagh at (087) 9688919

Christmas Pottery Workshop

Join this fun workshop for adults and children! Create your own ceramic Christmas tree decorations, and have a go on the potter’s wheel. Refreshments available. This workshop is also offered on Sunday.

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Venue: Island Mill, Thomastown  Charge: No charge

To book, contact Gus Mabelson at (056) 7724777

 

Also on Saturday December 3

Christmas Craft Fair

Time: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.  Venue: Thomastown Community Centre  Charge: No charge

Children’s Storytime

Children aged from 3 to 5 years can enjoy favourite stories while mam and dad relax with coffee and cake.

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Venue: The Book & Coffee Shop at The Bridge  Charge: No charge

AND:

Call into the Credit Union to enjoy tea or coffee and mince pies. There will also be a raffle for kids and adults.

Or call into The Hub to have your face painted!

 

Sunday December 4

Christmas Craft Fair

Time: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Venue: Thomastown Community Centre  Charge: No charge

Annual Camphill Advent Fair

A range of quality crafts, delicious home-made food, and Christmas decorations.

Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Venue: The Watergarden, Ladywell Street  Charge: No charge

Christmas Pottery Workshop

Join this fun workshop for adults and children! Create your own ceramic Christmas tree decorations, and have a go on the potter’s wheel. Refreshments available.

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Venue: Island Mill, Thomastown  Charge: No charge

To book, contact Gus Mabelson at (056) 7724777

Tots to Teens Disco

Bop the evening away! Fully supervised disco, hosted by the Scouts.

Time: 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.  Venue: Thomastown Community Centre  Charge: €3 per child

 

All events are being co-ordinated by the Thomastown Community Network

 

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