Christmas events, features and information
Featured events
Nene Valley Railway: Santa Specials
Daily (not all times on all day): 10:00, 11:20, 12:45, 14:10, 15:30 on 30th November and in December: 3, 6, 7, 10, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23 and 24. To book call 01780 782833 or visit www.nvr.org.uk.
Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre
Daily until 23 December 13, Father Christmas will be at Sacrewell for the Christmas adventure. Join Rudolph for a ride on his red nose tractor sleigh. To book call 01780 782254 or visit www.sacrewell.org.uk.
Key Theatre Carol Concert, Peterborough
The Key theatre's annual traditional Christmas concert is once again being performed by the City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra and Peterborough Opera. Monday, 14 December at 7pm. To book call 01733 552439 or visit www.peterboroughkeytheatre.co.uk.
Barn Hill Methodist Church, Stamford
The acclaimed Stamford choir Woven Chords bring their unique mix of traditional songs from around the world on Saturday, 20 December at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £6.
Children’s Christmas Party at Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford
Children’s Christmas Party in the arts centre on Saturday, 20 December at 3pm. A special party for four to seven-year-olds runs until 4.30pm, then older children after. To book call 01780 480846 or visit www.stamfordartscentre.com.
More from The Guide:
Christmas appeal
Christmas Tins Appeal: make Christmas special for an elderly person in need
Christmas features
Festive messages: the true meaning of Christmas
To help us remember the true meaning of Christmas, here are festive messages from members of Peterborough's clergy.
Peterborough Cathedral on BBC for Christmas
BBC1 will be at Peterborough's famous cathedral broadcasting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services live.
How to have a green Christmas
Nyree Ambarchian explains how to have an environmentally friendly Christmas amongst all the eating, partying, presents and decorations.
Taste test: The best mince pies and Christmas puddings | Vegetarian alternatives to turkey
To save you having to eat your way around Peterborough's shops, The ET has done it for you.
Battle of Peterborough's pantos
It's Peterborough panto season: Snow White v Cinderella v Aladdin - you can send us a review.
Aladdin at The Broadway Theatre
Read the ET review plus ticket information; a reader review; the show runs until 18 January, read our behind the scenes preview, full list of dates, performance times and prices. To book call 01733 316100 or visit www.thebroadwaytheatre.co.uk.
Cinderella at the Key Theatre
Read the ET review; the show runs until 4 January. To book call 01733 552439 or visit www.peterboroughkeytheatre.co.uk.
Snow White at The Cresset
Read the ET review; there will be 31 performances from 15 December to 3 January. It opens on December 15. To book call 01733 265705 or visit www.cresset.co.uk.
'Tis the season to pamper yourself
The ET tries out some relaxing treats including La Stone therapy, Thai massage - 'Yoga for lazy people!' plus homeopathy and reflexology.
Children put top 10 Christmas toys to the test
Jemma Walton headed to John Lewis with some pupils from Ravensthorpe Primary School to check out the best of the store's Christmas toys.
ET guide to pre-Christmas bargains
27 November: Jemma Walton hit the shops in Peterborough to find the best pre-Christmas bargains.
Christmas in Peterborough
Read our guide to Christmas in Peterborough.
Sponsored by Stagecoach in association with John Lewis Peterborough City Council and Queensgate.
Peterborough bin collections over the Christmas and New Year period
Latest information from Peterborough City Council website - www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-13089
| Normal collection day | Date | Revised collection day | Date |
| Monday | 22 December 2008 | Saturday | 20 December 2008 |
| Tuesday | 23 December 2008 | Monday | 22 December 2008 |
| Wednesday | 24 December 2008 | Tuesday | 23 December 2008 |
| Thursday | 25 December 2008 | Wednesday | 24 December 2008 |
| Friday | 26 December 2008 | Saturday | 27 December 2008 |
| Monday | 29 December 2008 | Monday | 29 December 2008- NORMAL |
| Tuesday | 30 December 2008 | Tuesday | 30 December 2008- NORMAL |
| Wednesday | 31 December 2008 | Wednesday | 31 December 2008- NORMAL |
| Thursday | 1 January 2009 | Friday | 2 January 2009 |
| Friday | 2 January 2009 | Saturday | 3 January 2009 |
Brown bin collections
- Last collection: Friday, 19 December 2008
- Service resumes: Monday, 19 January 2009
Christmas tree shredding
When: To be confirmed
Where: Central Park
Bring along your real trees and have the opportunity to take your chippings home.
