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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.

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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 CathedralPeterborough Cathedral on BBC for Christmas

BBC1 will be at Peterborough's famous cathedral broadcasting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services live.

Nyree AmbarchianHow to have a green Christmas

Nyree Ambarchian explains how to have an environmentally friendly Christmas amongst all the eating, partying, presents and decorations.

Mince pie tast testTaste 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.

Faye Tozer stars in Aladdin.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 cast.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.


La Stone therapy'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.

Kids go Christmas shoppingChildren 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.

Christmas shoppingET guide to pre-Christmas bargains

27 November: Jemma Walton hit the shops in Peterborough to find the best pre-Christmas bargains.

Christmas in Peterborough

Christmas in Peterborough supplement front pageRead our guide to Christmas in Peterborough.
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Peterborough bin collections over the Christmas and New Year period

Latest information from Peterborough City Council website - www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-13089

Bin collections over the Christmas and New Year period
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.

This page last updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 .