Georgia Hase

The January Swan Barn Wassail was such a resounding success that plans are already underway for the 2025 event – and organisers are calling for volunteers to help make it another unforgettable celebration.

Christmas is just around the corner and you can get in the Christmas spirit by taking part in the In Home Care Christmas raffle. The raffle will be held on Friday, December 20, with all proceeds supporting Haslemere Hospital’s efforts to purchase a new ECG machine and 12-lead defibrillator.

Highfield and Brookham School’s annual fireworks display in Liphook went off with a bang, providing a financial boost for charity.

Forty pupils from Fernhurst Primary School struck a chord at The Royal Albert Hall in November, in a once-in-a-lifetime choral extravaganza. The children joined 600 other pupils from across the UK to raise the roof – and more than £80,000 – for Barnardo’s children’s charity.

Grayshott Folk Club will host a festive celebration on Friday, December 13 at 7.30pm, with the Melrose Quartet performing their seasonal show, A Bright New Year. Following a challenging year, the event offers a chance to unwind and enjoy a lively evening of music and song.

Bookings For You, a family-run travel company based in Haslemere, has made a first-class impression at the 2024 British Travel Awards. It scooped two awards: Best Villa Holiday Company (Bronze) and Best Travel Company to Italy (Silver).

Hark, the herald angels sing... and so should you! Churches in and around Haslemere will be ringing in the season with some truly festive services.

A cheery knitted gnome perched atop a post box on Haslemere’s High Street is raising smiles – and funds – for Cancer Research UK this festive season.

A Shottermill student has designed a Christmas card fit for the King thanks to a local MP’s festive initiative.

This festive season, Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel in Liphook, Hampshire, is rolling out the red carpet for its feline guests, offering a truly magical Christmas experience in a boutique haven. With only six exclusive luxury suites, each featuring a climate-controlled bedroom and a private, secure play area, every cat can unwind, play, and enjoy extra pampering in style.