On Saturday 21st December Bembridge will play host to Father Christmas courtesy of Bembridge Village Partnerships first Christmas Event. Starting in the village centre at 11am where you will find Santa with a brass band and choir until 12:30pm when they will set off on a tour of Bembridge arriving at Steyne Park at 3pm.

Meanwhile Steyne Park and BYCC will be open from 2pm where you will find entertainment, local organisations and a Christmas Market. Santa will arrive at 3pm and then he will be in his grotto inside BYCC to meet all the children. If you fancy treating yourself or need to do some Christmas shopping the market will be open from 2pm until 6pm selling everything from handbags to skincare products. BYCC will be selling hot food and drinks all day and at 8pm local covers trio 'Gaffer' will be providing live music.

This event is in aid of Earl Mountbatten Hospice and The Sophie Rolf Fund so please come and join us for a fantastic day of Christmas fun and help support these great causes. Bembridge Christmas Event has been provided by Bembridge Village Partnership which is supported by Bembridge Parish Council.