{"id":7023,"date":"2022-12-08T10:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T10:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/?p=6645"},"modified":"2023-08-30T10:46:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T10:46:10","slug":"tis-the-season-for-christmas-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/tis-the-season-for-christmas-events\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Tis the Season for Christmas Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mariah Carey, Shakin\u2019 Stevens and Wham! are back in the charts, which can only mean one thing: it\u2019s Christmas time (mistletoe and wine). If you feel like getting festive, here\u2019s a list of Christmas-related events you can get involved in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas Day Lunch at Lopes Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6647 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2022\/12\/Xmas-blog-images-375-x-250-px-300x200.png\" alt=\"building and ground covered in snow\" width=\"330\" height=\"220\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re staying in Exeter over Christmas and find yourself home alone, come to Lopes Hall at 12.30pm for a 2-course Christmas lunch. Expect mulled wine (or a non-alcoholic beverage), Christmas crackers, a mystery Christmas present and much more.<\/p>\n<p>With the option to have a meat, vegetarian or gluten-free meal, there\u2019s delicious food for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Limited tickets can be purchased until Monday 19 December and cost \u00a315. To secure your spot, book now via the University of Exeter <a href=\"https:\/\/store.exeter.ac.uk\/product-catalogue\/residence-life\/events\/christmas-day-lunch-25th-december-2022\">Online Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Give It A Go<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get into the holiday spirit with the Student Guild\u2019s Christmas-themed Give It A Go events. From making your own Christmas gifts to their festive Big Night In with board games, hot chocolate, and Christmas films, these events are a great opportunity to get creative and socialise with people outside of your course and accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at what else they have on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeterguild.com\/giag\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Robin Hood at Northcott Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Exeter Northcott and Le Navet Bete have teamed up to deliver a hilarious, family-friendly pantomime that centres around Robin Hood and his attempt to thwart the Sheriff of Nottingham from stealing the royal crown.<\/p>\n<p>On from Friday 9 December to Saturday 7 January 2023, the Theatre will also have more inclusive shows on specific dates, including a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performance and Audio Described (AD) show.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more, <a href=\"https:\/\/exeternorthcott.co.uk\/events\/robin-hood\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Residence Life Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/residences\/rlt\/?fbclid=IwAR10ISF-H15kxl8reX_k6koPUesLyNchNdtSATdGvGQcXxYlhAVFI1dI1fU\">website<\/a> or the Residence Life Team\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ExeterResLife\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exeterreslife\/\">Instagram<\/a> regularly for Christmas events happening in University residences and campus outlets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carols with Exeter Philharmonic Choir<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Exeter Philharmonic Choir and internationally renowned soprano Amy Carson are performing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk\/whats-on\/events\/carols-in-the-cathedral-with-exeter-philharmonic-choir\/\">Exeter Cathedral<\/a> on 13 and 14 December. Enjoy a mix of traditional carols, popular tunes, and jazzy versions. If you know the words, they\u2019d love for you to sing along as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas Market<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6669\" style=\"width: 316px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6669 \" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2022\/12\/Xmas-blog-images-375-x-250-px-1.png\" alt=\"Exeter Cathedral with people and a stall\" width=\"316\" height=\"210\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: Alison Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last but not least, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk\/events\/exeter-cathedral-christmas-market\/\">Christmas Market<\/a> on the Cathedral Green is back! Explore over 100 independent stalls selling a range of artisanal gifts, West Country produce and global street food. There will be plenty of live entertainment too to keep you in the festive mood. Head down to the market before it closes on 18 December.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mariah Carey, Shakin\u2019 Stevens and Wham! are back in the charts, which can only mean one thing: it\u2019s Christmas time (mistletoe and wine). 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