The Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity have announced a number of exciting events for everyone to enjoy during the festive period – including a visit from Father Christmas.

Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity events raise funds for specialist equipment, training and services to help enhance treatment and facilities for all departments at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

Here is a list of all the events taking place during the festive season…

OUTDOOR POP-UP CHRISTMAS MARKET

The Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity have announced a number of exciting events for everyone to enjoy during the festive period

placeholder image — The Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity have announced a number of exciting events for everyone to enjoy during the festive period

The annual outdoor pop-up Christmas market returns on Sunday, November 24.

Get in the seasonal spirit this year with live music, a standout selection of handpicked stalls to find that perfect Christmas gift, an Elf Hunt, food and drink vendors, and the chance to meet Father Christmas himself in his grotto.

This year’s market is open from 10am till 3pm at Harrogate Railway Athletic Football Club.

To buy tickets, visit https://hhcc.co.uk/hhcc-outdoor-pop-up-christmas-market-2024/

LETTER FROM FATHER CHRISTMAS

Father Christmas and his elves have their pens and stamps ready to write to children and young people this Christmas.

Each envelope includes a personalised letter, a North Pole Official Certificate, and activity sheets.

There is also an option, for those who can, to donate and raise vital funds to benefit services across the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

Entries close on Sunday, December 8 to ensure your letter arrives before Christmas Eve.

To request a letter from Father Christmas, visit https://hhcc.co.uk/letters-from-father-christmas/

HARROGATE DISTRICT HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT SWITCH ON

The annual Harrogate District Hospital Christmas Tree Light Switch On is taking place on Thursday, November 28 from 12pm till 1pm.

It is an opportunity to bring some seasonal cheer to staff, patients and service users at the hospital.

This event welcomes St Roberts Catholic Primary School who will sing festive carols and switch the Christmas lights on at the front of the hospital.

If you're passing by, don’t hesitate to stop by to enjoy the festive carols.

VISIT FROM FATHER CHRISTMAS

On Tuesday, December 17, Father Christmas will visit Woodlands Ward and the Special Care Baby Unit at Harrogate District Hospital to spread some festive joy straight from the North Pole.

Thanks to a generous donation from the local Vinyl Sessions group, which supports Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity, Father Christmas will be making a special appearance for the children and young people who are staying in hospital over the festive period.

If you like to support Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity in any way through their upcoming events, visit https://hhcc.co.uk/