Dec 6-23: A Christmas Gift from the Elgar Birthplace Museum: Free Admission. A craft fair is being held on December 6, in the Carice Elgar Room in the Elgar Centre, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath. All welcome. For further details telephone 01905 333224.

Dec 19: Xmas Party Night. Brian and Philomena would like toinvite you to practice your Ballroom and Latin skills at Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall, Worcester (A38 between Droitwich and Worcester) to Brian's Supersounds. Bring your own refreshments. For further details and table reservations, telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338.

Dec 20: Sing for Change - Carol singers from sixteen Worcester churches will be singing at Tesco Supermarket, Millwood Drive, Warndon, Worcester, in aid of Christian Aid. For further details telephone 01905 610580.

Dec 20: Swing Jive Jamboree at Larruperz Centre, Ross on Wye, with music by Superdog and ATD Disco. For further information telephone 01452 383584.

Dec 20: Jumble Sale at the Old Library, Ombersley Street, Droitwich in aid of Norbury Theatre.

Dec 20: Get into the festive spirit with only a few days to go before Christmas on board a real Hogwart's Express type steam engine, picking up from Worcester stations. For further details telephone Angela Gama on 0121 608 1313.

Dec 20: Live Wyres Christmas Party at Astley Village Hall, Nr. Kidderminster, dancing to Sound Chasers.

Dec 20: Ramblers Association (Worcester Group), are meeting for an 8 mile walk to South Malvern. For further details telephone John and Janet on 01905 772122.

Dec 20: Worcester Rock 'n' Roll, featuring the Fire Birds, at Christopher Whitehead School, Bromwich Road, Worcester. For further details telephone Gerry on 01905 21313.

Dec 20: Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of Ballroom & Sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 for further details.

Dec 20: Ballroom & Sequence Dance, featuring Paul & Enid at St John's Sports & Leisure Centre, in aid of Leukaemia Research. Telephone Jacque on 01905 455265 for further details.

Dec 21: Hunters Inn Farmers' Market, Longdon. Locally produced quality foods, rural crafts, refreshments, entertainment. Owl and Parrot Rescue, good service and a warm welcome! For further details telephone Anne Mietke on 07730 326945.

Dec 21: Bromsgrove Toy and Train Collectors Fair at the Bromsgrove Indoor Market Hall. For further details telephone 01922 643385.

Dec 23: Live Wyres Social Singles Club is meeting at The Old Leaking Well, Dunhampton. For further details telephone Chris on 01299 824619.

Dec 24: DJ Souljah is appearing at Red Nightclub in New Street, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 745625. Late licence.

Dec 24: Take Two, Social Group for the Unattached is meeting at the Portobello, Bransford Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 427281/27415/428567.

Dec 24: Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of Ballroom & Sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 for further details.

Dec 26: Social Evening with Brian's Supersounds. Music for all tastes at Droitwich British Legion, Salwarpe Road, Droitwich. Licensed Bar. For further enquiries telephone 01905 770080. Members and bonafide guests.

Dec 26: Live Wyres are meeting at the Queen's Head, Wolverley for a 3 mile walk, followed by a party. Telephone Marjorie on 01562 755825 for further details.

Dec 27: Brian and Philomena invite you to a Ballroom & Sequence Evening, in aid of St Richards Hospice. Dancing to Brian's Supersounds at St John's Sports & Leisure Centre, Worcester. Licensed bar. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 to book a table.

Dec 31: Paul and Enid invite you to Come Dancing, at Dyson Perrins CE High School, Yates Hay Road, Malvern, in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice. For further details telephone 01684 574741.