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At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), our crew are ready to leap into action at a moment’s notice whenever they’re needed, 365 days a year, even at Christmas time.
This winter, you can join in the fun this festive season to support our team of lifesavers in what is already a record-breaking year. Whether it’s a Christmas Market, a clothing donation, or a twinkle walk around the neighbourhood with a mug of mulled wine, your support today could save a life tomorrow.
Here are just some of the fabulous festive events you can get involved with this Christmas in our region…
Gloucestershire
Grapevine Christmas Charity Carol Service - Tuesday 17 December at 18:00
Cheltenham College Chapel, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
Featuring the Cecilia Choir and readings from Keith Allen, Jill Douglas, Rory Bremner, Tom McEwen, Phil Vickery.
Tickets: £20 adults and £10 under-16’s - available here
Illuminated Festive Tractor Run - Saturday 21 December at 17:00
Ebrington Village, GL55 6NA
Leckhampton Christmas Bazaar - Saturday 30 November between 10:00 - 12:00
Leckhampton Village Hall, 22 Church Road, Leckhampton, GL53 0PS
Cinderford Shop GWAAC Christmas Tombola - Thursday 5 December between 11:00 - 14:00
GWAAC Shop, High St, Cinderford GL14 2SL
Cheltenham College Chapel, host of the Grapevine Christmas Charity Carol Service
Coopers Christmas Light Show in Knowle
The Taylor's Christmas Lights Show in Chipping Sodbury
Willowbrook Christmas Fun with GWAAC in 2023
Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Coopers Christmas Light Show (Knowle)
Switch on - Saturday 30 November between 17:00 - 21:00
Lights on until Tuesday 31 December
25 Andover Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1AJ
This is the second year that Coopers Light show have chosen to support GWAAC. Cooper’s Light Show raised an incredible £900 for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity from their Halloween light show earlier this year!
Pewsey Christmas Lights (Little Stoke)
Switch on - Friday 29 November at 17:00
Lights on until Friday 20 December
1 Brockley Close, Little Stoke, BS34 6EZ
The Taylor's Christmas Lights Show (Chipping Sodbury)
Switch on - Saturday 30 November at 18:30
Lights on until Wednesday 1 January
79 Merlin Way, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6XS
Hosted by two of GWAAC’s long-standing volunteers, this is a Christmas Light Show to remember, with numerous lights and festivities. The weather seems to say snow will be coming to Merlin Way!
Jefferies Lights (Thornbury)
Switch on - Friday 22 November
Lights on until Friday 3 January
10 Eastland Avenue, Thornbury, BS35 1DU
Willowbrook Christmas Fun with GWAAC - Thursday 19 December between 11:00 - 16:00
Willowbrook Shopping Centre, Savages Wood Rd, Bradley Stoke BS32 8EF
We are back for a Christmas collection at Willow Brook! We will be having a cake stand, selling merchandise and a special performance from the students at Stagecoach Bristol North and Filton! Please pop by, say hello and maybe buy some last-minute Christmas presents.
Hanham Christmas Street Fair - Saturday 7 December between 14:00 - 17:00
High Street, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3EJ
Get ready for a magical afternoon filled with stalls, games, food, rides, entertainment, and of course, Santa’s Grotto!
North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset
Brookfield Walk Christmas Lights (Clevedon)
Switch on - Sunday 1 December (featuring Christmas Dubs)
Lights on throughout December
34 Brookfield Walk, Clevedon, BS21 6YG
The brightest show in Clevedon! Each year the residents of Brookfield Walk in Clevedon put on an incredible display raising funds for local causes. The Buck family have given Santa’s sleigh an incredible makeover with a scale replica of GWAAC’s helicopter — Helimed 65.
Jenkins Christmas Lights (Radstock)
Switch on - Saturday 30 November
Lights on throughout December
Waterloo Road, Radstock, Bath, BA3 3EP
Congresbury Christmas Street Fair - Wednesday 4 December between 18:00 - 20:30
Congresbury Community Café, Broad Street, Congresbury, BS49 5JA
SPCC Jack and Critical Care Doctor Tom at the Brookfield Walk Christmas Lights
