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The Hawkinge Primary School Christmas Fair started the festive fun for pupils and teachers on Thursday 15th December.

With the Community Centre Hall decorated with two large Christmas trees and a giant snowman, the Christmas festivities were launched at the Annual Council Carol Concert on Sunday (4 December).

As a special boost at this time of the year, and looking forward to the of celebrations in a very special new year, Dover District Council (DDC) is offering free parking on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 December in all its owned car parks.

Hythe Chamber of Commerce and Tourism have announced a host of special events in the town during the run up to Christmas.

By Karol Steele

Strange Cargo's Cheriton Winter Grotto officially opened its doors on Wednesday night ( 30 November) with a special preview evening.

Father Christmas will be heading to Hawkinge aboard the Elham Valley and Wye Lions Christmas Float on four days in December.

The Town Mayor and Councillors are hoping for a big turnout at Hawkinge Council's Annual Christmas Carol Concert on Sunday.

By Jenny Barraclough

The Special Capel-le-Ferne Christmas farmers' market is taking place on 20th December and will include a Santa's Grotto, Carols, a Nativity Scene, Fancy Dress and a great atmosphere.

By Karol Steele

Panto season is just around the corner and that goes hand in hand with the Dover district's Christmas Light's switch-on events.

Visitors to the Cheriton Winter Grotto this December will hear two very familiar voices among those reading Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.