A JUBILANT Christmas performance is coming to town. Colden Common Music and Drama Group's annual concert will be held at the Holy Trinity Church on Friday, December 19 at 7.30pm. The programme reflects happiness and joy with a balance of the familiar, such as - "Do you hear what I hear?", "Calypso Carol", "Little Drummer Boy" - and the deeply emotional "O Holy Night" and "Bethlehem " and other well known carols. The church has new lighting and heating, ensuring a bright and cosy evening. Tickets are £9 and include a festive drink and mince pie. Book now on 07702 522622 or by emailing: yvonneorchard@hotmail.co.uk
LOOKING for a job? Kingfishers Colden Common Preschool is now recruiting. Due to an increase in the number of children, it is looking for two full-time practitioners during term time. Application deadline is Friday, January 9 2026, and interviews will be held on Monday, January 12. The school wants someone passionate about childcare, with relevant training and who is able to work flexibly from 7.45am to 3.30pm. For more information or an application pack, email admin@kingfisherps.co.uk.
SAVE the date. A local and cosy Christmas Fair is coming to The Pavilion in Colden Common on the weekend of December 6 and 7. This one offers a cosier experience away from the tourist crowds, with 100 per cent local artists and makers from Twyford, Eastleigh and Winchester all offering hand-made gifts (you may have seen some at Hampshire Open Studios earlier in the year). PLUS The fabulous Willow Tree Coffee Pod will be there too for delicious coffee and cake (and maybe mince pies??)
SAVE the date. The next Compton 10k and fete has been announced and will return for its fifth year on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Entries will open in January. Keep an eye on its socials and sign up to the mailing list on our website for more info. To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, email Nicola on compton10k@compton.hants.sch.uk
LOOKING for a fun night of dancing? Colden Common Community Centre will host an event by SO Ceroc on Saturday, December 13. Running from 7.45pm until 11.55pm. The air-conditioned dance floor will also feature an honesty bar with tea, coffee and squash. Anyone is welcome, and parking is free. Intermediate dance and freestyle are available to accommodate anyone who may want to join.
PREPARATIONS for a Christmas hamper scheme begin. Residents of Colden Common, Twyford, Morestead and Owlesbury are entitled to enrol for a Christmas hamper, donated by SDGC. Boxes and financial donations are also being welcomed. Requests should be received by Sunday, December 14, and the donation cutoff is Tuesday, December 16. Drop-off points for non-perishable donations include Segars Lane, Lime Close and the Colden Common Community Centre. For more information, visit Kate Beal Blyth on Facebook.