Sussex Christmas events bring festive cheer to local communities

Summarised from 2 outlets · 47 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 13:33 · Archive

Sussex towns are hosting Christmas events including carol services, markets and concerts.

Christmas festivities are underway across Sussex with a range of community events. Hailsham's town mayor will attend the Choral Society's annual Christmas concert, while Worthing's sight loss charity is organising a traditional carol service for the season.

Other festive activities include St Michael's Hospice Christmas market and Befriended's 10th anniversary celebrations, which will comprise ten events. Think18 is also hosting festive activities focused on fun, food and fundraising.

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In this story: Hailsham · Worthing · St Michael's Hospice · Hailsham Choral Society · Befriended · Think18 · Sussex

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