Tuesday 15th December Ex Cathedra in Worcestershire
Christmas Music by Candlelight will be performed by Ex Cathedra tonight at St John’s Church Bromsgrove and on Friday at Kidderminster Town Hall. Booking in advance is essential – full details here
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Monday 14th December CrossCountry
CrossCountry’s December timetable continues to reflect a reduced service making both their customer’s and colleague’s safety a number one priority:
- Some of the trains run with additional carriages to help customers social distance on-board
- Certain stations have longer stops to ensure there is enough time for customers to board and alight safely
- Book in advance, reserve your seat, and check your journey before you travel.
Download the latest timetable which starts today
Photo of a CrossCountry service from Cardiff to Nottingham passing Abbotswood Junction courtesy of Steve Widdowson
Sunday 13th December Check out the WMR changes
Since the Autumn, West Midlands Railway has been running the most amount of trains across the network since the pandemic started, and it is planned to continue with this timetable until further notice. However, some changes will be in place from Monday 14th December:
For a summary by station please check the timetable summaries
For a quick visual guide by route check out the map of train services.
Photo of a Class 172 at Worcester Shrub Hill courtesy of Steve Widdowson
Saturday 12th December Travel with confidence (GWR)
GWR are running train services across their routes on most days over the festive period this year: find out more about how your journey will be affected over the Christmas 2020 break.
Travel by train is still allowed in England and Wales in line with the latest government advice, and GWR are part of the safer travel pledge.
Don’t forget the new timetables start on Sunday (13th December) – the Cotswold Line timetable can be downloaded here
The photo of a GWR IEP near Norton Junction is courtesy of Steve Widdowson
Friday 11th December Malvern Winter Glow
Malvern Winter Glow is a dazzling outdoor illuminations trail, made from dramatic light installations, which runs until Sunday 3rd January. Full information at
https://www.threecounties.co.uk/whats-on/malvern-winter-glow/
Thursday 10th December St Richard’s Hospice penguins
St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester cares for adults with a serious progressive illness, improving their quality of life from diagnosis, during treatment and to their last days, along with supporting their loved ones.
Keep their work funded by adopting a penguin online and sending a festive message to friends and colleagues. Full details on the Hospice web site
Wednesday 9th December Friends of Evesham Station
The Friends of Evesham Station work throughout the year to develop the station garden and platform planters for the enjoyment of the passengers and staff there. Tonight, the Group is up for the Bronze Award in the ‘It’s Your Station’ category at the Community Rail Awards
AND they won!! See p28 of the Winners Brochure
Tuesday 8th December ‘Wild Lights’ at Honeybourne
all things wild nature centre is just down the road from Honeybourne station. Every day this December there will be a magical ‘Wild Lights’ experience, and on certain days Santa will be there too. More information on the web site
Monday 7th December Christmas trees at Worcester Cathedral
Join in the Christmas celebrations at Worcester Cathedral by visiting the avenue of glittering Christmas Trees, beautifully decorated by local organisations and displayed in the atmospheric medieval Cloister.
Each tree is innovatively and individually designed and decorated by local schools, charities, businesses and organisations.
Entry to see the Christmas Trees is free, however booking in advance with a timed ticket is essential. Donations are appreciated to help support the work of the Cathedral. Full information at
https://www.worcestercathedral.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-trees-at-worcester-cathedral-2020
Sunday 6th December Christmas at Hartlebury Castle
Come and join in the seasonal spirit at Hartlebury Castle which will be dressed especially for Christmas. Listen to hand bell ringers playing in the Great Hall at 12 and 2.30pm.
Families can pre-book a visit to see Father Christmas in the Castle’s old kitchen. Mother Christmas will also be making appearances over the weekend. Follow the Christmas Elf Trail, buy a fresh wreath made by the Castle’s gardeners, get yourself a yummy pizza made by Urban Village Pizza in the courtyard and warm up with a drink of hot chocolate and mince pies in the Saloon.
Full information on the Castle’s web site