Amberley Open Doors Advent Catalogue Events 2024
 

Saturday 30 November 9 30 – 1pm

St Michael’s Hallraisers’ Christmas Fair in the Church Hall.  Start your countdown to Christmas by soaking up the festive atmosphere and stocking up on your Christmas cards and gifts.  Stalls include arts, crafts, cards and home ware along with gourmet food and drink.  There will be something to suit every taste.

 

Sunday 1 December 6 30 – 9pm

Cava and Canapés by Candlelight to start December and Advent with some fizz and nibbles, Sue and Malcolm Pheasey invite you to Downsland, Turnpike Road.  Meet some new neighbours and get together with old friends.  RSPV suepheasey6@gmail.com or on 01798 839046.  Donations to Freedom from Torture.

 

Monday 2 December 10 – 1pm

Festive Card and Tag Making Workshop in the Church Hall.  Do come along and join Jax, Mary and Sandie for a fun and festive ‘arty’ morning trying your hand at some simple and effective idea on how to create your own cards and gift tags in time for Christmas!  No experience needed.  All materials and mid morning refreshments included for a mere £12.  For further info and to book a place please contact Sandie Conlon on 01798 839320 or email sandie.conlon@btinternet.com  Payment in advance please.  Donations to Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice.

 

Thursday 5 December 2.30 pm 

Join the Chalkpath Community Theatre Group in the Church Hall for their Christmas performance.  Tea and mince pies!  Donations to the Church Hall fund.

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2 pm - 5 pm

Christmas Fayre at the Village Stores come and get festive with the whole community.  Cheese, meats, savoury and sweet, plus wine samples available.  Large discounts on the day – a good day to support your village store.

 

Friday 6 December 10 30 – 5pm

Open House -Tunics Galore -recycling at its best.  Accomplished needlewoman Stella Kemp invites you to visit her at Swallow Barn, the Square to view (and buy) the gorgeous tunics she makes from repurposed fabrics.  Join Stella for a glass of wine as you browse her creations. Proceeds for the Church Hallraisers’ fund.  To contact Stella ring 01798 903342

 

Saturday 7 December 10 – 2pm

Model  Railway in the loft at Downsland, Turnpike Road.  Malcolm Pheasey invites enthusiasts of all ages to visit his model railway in the loft.  Please note that access is via a stepladder and not for the fainthearted. If your partner is interested in model railways and you are not, come anyway for a chat. Refreshments will be served.  RSVP suepheasey6@gmail.com Donations to Freedom from Torture.

 

 

Saturday 7 December 6 – 8 pm

Alpine Christmas - in the ‘car port between Nos 25 and 26 Newland Gardens if the weather permits, inside at No 25 if the weather does not permit! Come in a Christmas jumper, though not compulsory, there will be a prize for the best.  Mulled wine, spiced apple juice, hot chocolate and Russell Anthony’s special home brew, as well as nibbles with an alpine theme will be served.  Numbers are not limited but please RSVP so we know how many to cater for.

Please contact kim.j.smith@icloud.com or gillian.emery60@gmail.com Donations to the Amberley Millennium Green.

 

Sunday 8 December 2 – 4pm

Tree Dressing on the Millennium Green:  A celebration of trees.  Come along to Amberley Millennium Green to decorate our wonderful trees. Please bring homemade natural tree decorations (no plastic, glass or glitter).  Or make some decorations with us on the day.  Enjoy hot drinks and s’mores toasted over the campfire – great fun for adults and children alike.  Donations to Amberley Millennium Green.

 

Monday 9 December 10 – 12 pm

Wreath making Workshop in St Michael’s Church Hall.  This is a very popular event run by Jacqui Feakins and is usually oversubscribed by the time this diary goes to press.  Do contact Jacqui at jaxfs@aol.com Donations to Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice.

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Tuesday 10 December 10 – 12 noon

Elisabeth Tooms says, ‘please do join me ‘At Home’ for coffee and cakes at The Stow, East Street close to the Black Horse.  There are steps up to the house and I do have a dog and a cat (in case of allergies).  To help with the catering please let me know if you are coming, by email toomsfirth@btinternet.com or on 07961 454203’. Donations to Freedom from Torture.

 

Wednesday 11 December 7 – 9pm

Quiz at Brooklands, East Street to be enjoyed over a glass or two of wine while you ponder the names of well-known faces, place, plants, wildlife, cars and more.  Nothing too taxing (according to Mike!).  RSVP mike@brooklandsamberley.com   Donations to Macmillan Cancer Support.

 

Thursday 12 December 12 30 for 1pm

Village Lunch in St Michael’s Church Hall. See details on page 6 of November’s parish magazine.

 

Carol singing around the Tree at the Sportsman - Come to the Sportsman wearing your best Christmas jumper and enjoy a festive evening and raise funds for Save the Children or Save Our Sportsman

 

 

Saturday 14 December 10 30 am

Classic Car Saturday at the Sportsman.  Join Roger Agate and Mike Toynbee for mulled wine and mince pies.  Everyone welcome and petrolheads invited to bring their cars.

 

Sunday 15 December 3 pm

Carol Service at St Michael’s, come to the church and enjoy a lovely part of the Christmas tradition.

 

Sunday 15 December 6 – 8 pm

Drewitt’s farm Christmas Around the World in the Church Hall - Why leave Amberley to enjoy some international cuisine? From the exotic flavours of Asia to typical European specialities and the hokey pokey of New Zealand - join the Drewitt’s Farm community and bring a taste of the world to your plate.  Donations in aid of the Church Hall refurbishment.

 

Monday 16 December 2 30 pm

Willow Christmas Crafts - Cyndy and Steve Kennett will open their door at Highview, Rackham Road (3 houses east of the Sportsman).  Neela Craker will guide us through a workshop making decorative willow items. Max number of people: 12.  Festive refreshments will be served.

Please book via cyndy@profact.co.uk  or on 01798 831010.  Donations to Freedom from Torture

 

Tuesday 17 December 6 15 pm

Carol Singing round the Village.  Meet at Hurst Cottages bus shelter with a torch and warm clothes.  We will go whatever the weather unless there is a tornado and will adjust the duration if it is very cold and wet.  Donations to be shared between Crisis and Freedom from Torture

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Christmas hospitality with Suzie and Russell Coates who will open their door to the carol singers at Little Nailards in the Alley and offer them refreshments after their musical efforts

 

Wednesday 18 December 

Carols and Chestnut evening at the Bridge around the tree with complimentary roasted chestnuts.  Petworth Town band will be merrily playing for everyone to sing along and get into the Christmas spirit.  Mulled wine to keep you warm and you never know – it might just snow.  Donations to St Peter’s and St James’ Hospice.

 

Tuesday 24 December 3 pm

The Traditional Journey to the Crib.  This will start in the Square and make its way down Church Street meeting Shepherds and Kings on the way to the Crib at St Michael’s church.  Last year there were donkeys and sheep to meet on the way so fingers crossed for this year (doubt there will be camels!)  Refreshments afterwards at the church.  Donations to the Lorica Trust.

 

 

Those who are opening their doors are looking forward to a festive and charitable Advent and to seeing as many of you as possible.  Visitors do help those providing refreshments by letting them know you are going to events so that catering can be organised as cost effectively as possible.