Christmas calendar

THERE'S a lot happening in the Derwent Valley in the lead-up to Christmas and the New Year. Here's a calendar of Christmas events coming up over the next few weeks. Additional items can be emailed to newnorfolknews@gmail.com

December 11 (Friday): New Norfolk Lions Carols by Candlelight, Tynwald Park 7.30pm. Free entry. Candles and program available by donation.

December 12 (Saturday): Rotary Club Christmas Market, Burnett St, New Norfolk, 10am-3pm.

December 12 (Saturday): New Norfolk Christmas Parade, High St, noon.

December 12 (Saturday): Speedway, Sorell Creek, gates open from 3pm.

December 14 (Monday): Derwent Valley Council annual general meeting, New Norfolk Courthouse, Circle St, 5.30pm.

December 14 (Monday): Derwent Valley Council monthly meeting, New Norfolk Courthouse, Circle St, 6.30pm.

December 19 (Saturday): Ellendale Carols by Candlelight, Tynwald Park. Games for all ages from 4pm, Christmas carols from 6pm. Barbecue and ice-cream van on site. Live band playing into the evening.

December 20 (Sunday): Holy Communion with carols, St Matthew's Anglican Church, Bathurst St, New Norfolk, 9.30am.

December 20 (Sunday): Christmas Celebration at St Matthew's Anglican Church, Bathurst St, New Norfolk, 7pm. Christmas play by the Junior Singers; Choral celebration by the St Matthews Singers; Community carols singalong and supper afterwards.

Christmas Eve December 24 (Thursday): St Peter's Catholic Church, Hillside Crescent, New Norfolk, Christmas Eve Mass at 6pm, featuring children's nativity.

Chrismas Eve December 24 (Thursday): Christmas eucharist with carols, St Matthew's Anglican Church, Bathurst St, New Norfolk, 11pm.

Christmas Day December 25 (Friday): Christmas family eucharist, St Matthew's Anglican Church, Bathurst St, New Norfolk, 9.30am.

Christmas Day December 25 (Friday): Holy Communion, St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Ouse, 10am.

Christmas Day December 25 (Friday): Free Christmas lunch at the St Matthew's Church Hall, Bathurst St, New Norfolk. Lunch starts at noon and there will be a concert at 2pm. For more information, to request transport or to make a booking (to assist with catering) phone 0409 954 052 or 0429 611 528.