Pop your unwanted Christmas clothes and decorations on the rail and take a look at what other people have left! You don't have to have put anything on the rail to take something. Good for your pocket, good for the planet!

Where: Northstowe Community Wing (look for the clothes rail!)

When: Throughout November & December

Run or walk for at least 30 min, three times a week for a chance of winning amazing prizes every week.

Where: Anywhere you like!

When: Until 6th March 2022

Join other Northstowe residents, town councillors, local schools, and uniformed organisations at Northstowe's first Act of Remembrance with wreath laying. Afterwards, the wreaths will go to Longstanton War Memorial. Led by Revd Beth Cope, this event is supported by Northstowe Town Council.

Where: By the bridge over the new Water Park. What3Words: ///hikes.sooner.exploring

When: 10.45am, Sunday 14th November

Get into the Christmas spirit & meet new friends at this fun workshop making your own Christmas Wreath. All materials included, along with mince pies and mulled wine.

Where: Northstowe Community Wing

When: 2-4pm, Saturday 20th November

A free workshop for people of any age to make a willow and tissue paper lantern, ready to join the Lantern Parade to the Festive Lights Switch-on if you like!

Where: Northstowe Community Wing

When: 6-7pm, Thursday 25th November

A free workshop for people of any age to make a willow and tissue paper lantern, ready to join the Lantern Parade to the Festive Lights Switch-on if you like!

Where: Northstowe Community Wing

When: 10-11am, Saturday 27th November

Visit the stable scene outside Church House throughout Advent and Christmas.

Where: Outside 6 Woodpecker Close, Northstowe

When: Sunday 28th November - Thursday 6th January

Each day, somewhere in Northstowe, a new Advent window will be unveiled. Sign up to help share some festive fun. Or simply explore, spotting Northstowe's Festive Favourite Foods.

Where: Windows around Northstowe; and online in the Facebook group (map to follow)

When: 1st to 26th December

A daily exploration of the long wait for Jesus, using the Jesse tree idea to see all the promises made in the Old Testament about Jesus. Includes a free advent calendar and daily reflection, with daily online video on Facebook.

Where: Facebook and at home

When: Starting 1st December (order your home set from 21st November)

Write your letter to Santa, include your name and address, pop it in an envelope and post it in Santa's Postbox on the railings outside the Northstowe Community Wing. If you live outside of Northstowe, please include a stamp in the envelope.

Where: Outside Northstowe Community Wing

When: Saturday 4th - Sunday 12th December

A community event with 30 stalls including local businesses and handmade crafts and gifts as well as a pop-up cafe, live music and free children's craft activities and character meet & greets provided by Stardust Parties!

Where: Pathfinder Primary School Hall

When: 10am-2pm, Sunday 5th December

Come and visit Northstowe’s new pavilions which showcase a variety of community art work: A colourful bird installation by local primary and secondary school students; DT and Art projects from students at Martin Bacon Academy and Photography curated by Pathfinder Church.

Where: Between Martin Bacon Academy and Northstowe Secondary College

When: 3.30-4.30pm Wednesday 8th December, 7-7.30pm Thursday 9th December, 11am-12pm Saturday 11th December, 3.30-4.30pm Monday 13th December

An event for all ages, with Christmas crafts session (and Christmas refreshments), followed by a nativity service. Children encouraged to come dressed for the nativity and will have chances to join in the nativity story.

Where: Northstowe Secondary College

When: 9.30am for craft, 10.30am for nativity service, Sunday 12th December

***POSTPONED UNTIL 26 JANUARY 2022***

Forte Dance Academy students are looking forward to performing their winter showcase of ballet and contemporary dance from age 11 upwards.

Where: Northstowe Secondary College

When: 7.30pm, Wednesday 15th December

Brass band-led carols with poems and readings from community figures. Northstowe Foodies bringing The Cambridge Samosa Company and Brewboard 5-8pm; Northstowe Social providing free festive nibbles 6-7pm.

Where: The Northstowe Green

When: 6.30pm, Friday 17th December

An activity trail for all ages, following the angel messages in the Nativity story.

Where: Outside the Northstowe Community Wing

When: 10.30am, Sunday 19th December

Bring the family to our Reimagined Christingle, with a fire-side moment of wonder. Join us for mulled wine, hot chocolate, marshmallows and reflection.

Where: Around a campfire in Pathfinder Primary School Grounds (inside if wet)

When: 3.30pm - 6pm, Sunday 19th December

An outdoor carol service around the tree, with carols, readings and a short talk.

Where: The Northstowe Green

When: 6pm, Sunday 19th December

A family-friendly Campfire Communion for Christmas, led by Pathfinder Church Northstowe. Wrap up warm and join us for a small amount of socially distanced campfire singing, poetic reflections by firelight, and sharing in (gluten-free) bread... and still get home in time for bed.

Where: Pathfinder Primary School Grounds

When: 6.40pm, Friday 24th December (so we celebrate communion at 7pm - midnight in Pakistan)

Once the potatoes are peeled and the presents wrapped, curl up on the sofa and join our online midnight communion - Northstowe-style.

Where: Online (Youtube link to follow)

When: 11.40pm, Friday 24th December (so we celebrate communion at midnight)

Don't be alone unless you want to be! Those of all traditions and none are invited to join us for a free breakfast (sponsored by local organisations) and light-hearted carol singing, followed by an optional reflective space to sing, pray and celebrate Christmas in an informal setting.

Where: Northstowe Community Wing (possibly outside)

When: 9.30-11.30am, Saturday 25th December

A short carol service celebrating the day of Jesus' birth. Wrap up warm.

Where: The Northstowe Green

When: 10.30am, Saturday 25th December