Naomi House & Jacksplace events return this Christmas season
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. This Christmas, they are kick starting the festive season with a variety of Christmas events in Winchester that you can get involved in.
To start the festivities on 1 December, Winchester Santa Fun Run returns for its 16th year. Hundreds of Santas descend to the streets to take on a 2/5k run around the historic streets. The yuletide dash is perfect for children and adults and runners of all ability. Dressed in Santa suits, the runners will begin with a festive Zumba warm-up at 8.55am, before taking on the route through the city and past a number of Winchester’s most famous attractions, including the King Alfred Statue and Winchester Cathedral. The race finishes outside the Guildhall in a flurry of snow. This year the charity are reducing their carbon footprint by replacing the Santa suits with a festive Santa t-shirt that can be used for fancy dress and future events.
Gemma Rolfe, Fundraising Officer at Naomi House & Jacksplace, said:
“We are super excited for our annual Santa Fun Run this December, it is the jolliest event of the year. Our brand new Santa t-shirts along with Santa’s hat will fill the streets with colour and bring joy to the people of Winchester. Everyone taking part is raising sponsorship to help make a difference to the children, young adults and their families. We are grateful for the ongoing support and hope to see you at the event on Sunday 1st December.”
Alternatively, you can join them for a heart-warming evening of festive celebration with their Christmas Carol Service at the at Winchester Cathedral on 11 December. Savour the beautiful acoustics of the cathedral 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 concert are £20. In addition, there will be a hosted drinks reception following the Carol Service from 9.00pm – 10.00pm in the North Transept, tickets for the concert and reception are £75.
Finally if you are looking for a night out with your friends, cosy up for the screening of the classic romantic comedy film, Bridget Jones’s Diary. Taking place on 17 December at Theatre Royal Winchester you are 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. Tickets start from £8.
