There's no better way to get in the mood for Christmas than participating in festive events around the city.
In the West End of Aberdeen, Fountainhall Church offers a heartwarming programme of events this Christmas in its three venues. See a selection of the events below. For the whole programme, visit www.fountainhallchurch.org.uk.
Business Carols Service, Wednesday 10 December, 12.30pm, Fountainhall Church at the Cross (AlbynPlace). A short service for the business community with carols played by the Grammar School Band, followed by tea, coffee and mince pies. A good opportunity to catch up wihtbusiness peers around the
Music for Christmas in aid of Charlie House, Wednesday 17 December, 7.30 pm, Sanctuary at the Cross (Albyn Place). Light-hearted music featuring Fountainhall Church Community Choir and pupils from Aberdeen Grammar and Albyn Schools. Tickets available online www.ticketsource.co.uk/fountainhallchurchaberdeen. All proceeds to Charlie House.
Carols round the Tree at the Cross, Friday 19 December, 6pm, forecourt in Fountainhall at the Cross (Queen's Cross roundabout). This is a very popular carol singing event amongst the families and groups of friends, gathering every year around 100 people around the Christmas tree in the forecourt of the church at the Cross/Albyn Place. Singing your heart out is a fun way to start the weekend with some festive cheer… and blow off some steam!. To keep everybody warm and in tune, Cognito at the Cross will sponsor some delicious hot chocolate for everyone. So gather family and friends, wrap up cosy and warm up your voice, the show is about to start!
Community Christmas Carol Singing with the Granite City Brass Band at the Stocket, Sunday 21 December from 5pm, in the Church Gardens at Fountainhall at the Stocket (Harcourt Road). If you love singing carols, this is another date for your diary! Gathering in the gardens of Fountainhall Church at the Stocket, in Harcourt Road, we will get into the Christmas Spirit with the help of The Granite City Brass Band who will join us on this occasion. Mince pies and festive refreshments will be served.
Beer and Carols at the Dutch Mill Hotel, Sunday 21 December, 6.30 pm, The Dutch Mill Hotel (Queen's Road). Join us for some fun and song at 'the Dutcher'. On the evening of Sunday 22 December, we will meet at The Dutch Mill Hotel to sing some Christmas songs and to share some Christmas festivities over a beer or a glass of wine as we raise some funds for the charity Instant Neighbour. Come and join us, it is sure to be great fun!
Check out the list of the Christmas Services taking place in Fountainhall Church this Christmas:
Wednesday 24 December, 6 pm, Christmas Eve Family Service
Where: Fountainhall Church at the Cross (Albyn Place) and Fountainhall at the Stocket (Harcourt Road).
Wednesday 24 December, 11.30 pm, Watchnight Service
Where: Fountainhall Church at the Cross (Albyn Place) and Fountainhall at the Stocket (Harcourt Road).
Thursday 25 December. 10.30 am, Christmas Day Morning Worship
Where: Fountainhall Church at the Cross (Albyn Place).
For any enquiry, please contact office@fountainhallchurch.org.uk.