Date: 23rd November 2024
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: Acorns Children’s Hospice, 103 Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6HZ
Event cost: Free
Contact: supporter.services@acorns.org.uk
Experience the magic of Christmas at our Hospice Fair
Join us to kick off your Christmas celebrations at the Selly Oak hospice Christmas Fair! Come along with all the family, see Santa and his Elves and give him your Christmas wish list (with a small gift for each child), grab some delicious treats, and start your Christmas shopping. With all proceeds raised used to support the hospice, you’ll be helping local children and families too.
What’s on?
- Santa’s Grotto will be ready to welcome boys and girls, with opportunities to meet the big man himself and his Elves, and to share your Christmas wish list.
- Explore our range of Christmas stalls including gifts and crafts.
- Discover great deals at our toy and book sale; and try your luck at our gift tombola and raffle for a chance to win prizes.
- Bring the whole family for a lovely way to start your Christmas festivities and shopping.
Please note, parking is available at Selly Oak Trust School, next door to our hospice. See our FAQ section for more information below.
Volunteer with us
Support us at Selly Oak Christmas Fair as a volunteer. We’re looking for volunteers to help with a variety of stalls and activities including Santa’s elves, manning stalls and tombola, selling hot drinks and cakes, and car park attendants.
Date: 23rd November 2024
Times: 10:30am – 4pm
Location: Acorns Children’s Hospice in Birmingham
Email: volunteer@acorns.org.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book tickets?
Entry is free and pre-booked tickets are not required. Just turn up on the day and we shall welcome you to our event. Please note, there may be a small wait to see Santa at peak times.
What stalls/ entertainment will be present on the day?
At the time of writing, the Fair will have a toy and book sale, tombola, prize raffle, fun games, face painting, cards and crafts, and an Acorns information stand.
What refreshments are available to purchase?
Hot drinks and squash, cakes and traybakes (all allergens included).
Where is the event taking place?
Acorns Children’s Hospice, 103 Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6HZ.
When do I arrive?
You are welcome to arrive any time from 11am when the Fair opens. Last entry will be at 3pm and the Fair will close at 4pm. No pre-booking required to see Santa.
Where do I park?
Please park next door at Selly Oak Trust School, Oak Tree Lane, B29 6HZ, just a few minutes’ walk from the hospice. Accessible parking is available at the hospice. We request all visitors to the Fair are respectful of our local residents when parking.
Event details
Date: 9th March 2025
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Acorns Children’s Hospice, 350 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3EZ
Entry price: £2 adults, £1 children
Please read the terms and conditions and our FAQ.
Experience the magic of Acorns Spring Garden Fete
Join us for a unique experience at the Three Counties Garden Fete! For one day only, our hospice’s beautiful gardens will be transformed into a lively community celebration, offering a perfect blend of entertainment, delicious treats, and family fun, all in support of local children and families.
Step into a world of excitement with fun stalls, games, and local musicians. Savour hot food and refreshments, and enjoy an assortment of teas, coffee, and cake.
Tickets are limited; pre-book now to ensure your place!
What’s on
On the day, enjoy music from the Pershore & District u3a Ukulele group and local singer Anne Linstrumn as you explore garden games, face painting, glitter tattoos, and much more.
Discover hidden gems at our toy and book sale, try your luck at our gift tombola and grand raffle for a chance to win some fantastic prizes. Can you find all the teddy bears hiding in our beautiful gardens for the chance to win a prize?
Bring the whole family and enjoy a day filled with laughter, music, and community spirit! Please note, parking is available but limited at the hospice. See our FAQ section for more information below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stalls/entertainment will be present on the day?
At the time of writing, the Garden Fete will have a toy and book sale, tombola, prize raffle, garden games, face painting/glitter tattoos/hair braiding, cards and crafts, and an Acorns information stand.
Entertainment includes fete opening by a special celebrity guest, music from Pershore & District u3a Ukulele group and local singer Anne Linstrumn, fun Teddy Bear hunt with prize, balloons, garden games, character mascots, and more to be confirmed.
What refreshments are available for purchase?
Freshly baked pizzas, hot drinks and squash, cakes and traybakes (all allergens included), ice cream, fresh fruit. This section will be updated regularly as more vendors are added.
Where is the event taking place?
Acorns Children’s Hospice for the Three Counties, 350 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3EZ.
When do I arrive?
You are welcome to arrive any time from 11am when the fete opens. Last entry will be at 2pm and the fete will close at 3pm.
Where do I park?
Parking is available but limited at the hospice. If our on-site car park is full (entry from Bath Road), please park at Harvester Timberdine Worcester, Bath Road, Worcester WR5 3HP – a short 10 minute walk away. We request all visitors to the fete are respectful of our local residents when parking.
Terms and conditions
Registration
- The entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Adult tickets are for aged 16 and over.
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Photography
- There will be a photographer in attendance on the day, taking photos for future promotional use by Acorns and on our social media channels. If you wish for your photograph not to be taken or used, please alert a member of Acorns staff on the day.