Find out how you can support a local hospice this this Christmas season
This Christmas Naomi House & Jacksplace are kick starting the festive season with a variety of Christmas events in Winchester that you can get involved in. Naomi House & Jacksplace are local children and young adults hospices based in Sutton Scotney. They provide outstanding care and support to the most medically complex children and young adults across central southern England. Your support at one of their events will help them to continue making precious memories for the families in their care.
Join a flurry of Santas for a charity fun run
To start the festivities on Sunday 7 December, Winchester Santa Fun Run returns for its 17th year to the city centre. Hundreds of Santas descend to the streets to take on a 2/5k run around historic Winchester, passing some of our most famous attractions, including the King Alfred Statue and Winchester Cathedral. The runners then finish in a flurry of snow outside the Guildhall, before collecting their finishers item. There is an option to get your very own Santa that you can wear for festive fancy dress or any future events. Prices start from Adult (16+): £13, Child (3+): £8 and Child (0-4): Free.
Give back with a Christmas movie screening
Alternatively, if you are looking for a night out with your friends, cozy up for the screening of the classic Christmas Film, Love Actually. Taking place on 10 December at Theatre Royal Winchester, you and your friends can come together for a relaxing evening whilst supporting your local hospices. Plus enjoy a tasty refreshment of a mince pie whilst you savour the sweet sounds from Otterbourne Brass during the interval. Tickets start from £9.
Enjoy an evening of carols and celebration
Finally, you can join Naomi House & Jacksplace for a heart-warming evening of festive celebration with their Christmas Carol Service at the at Winchester College Chapel on 17 December. Savour the beautiful acoustics of the chapel as talented singers from Voices for Hospices captivate your hearts with their moving renditions of timeless classics. There will be a range of carols and readings for you and your family to enjoy. Tickets for the service are £18 per person.
