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Some ideas of things to do in Sunderland, Wearside and County Durham this December. We can't possibly mention everything, but if you're organising an event you would like to be included e-mail:
wear@bbc.co.uk
Durham Cathedral was lit up earlier this year as part of the light festival
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Tuesday 22 - 24 December Chester-le-Street Christmas market Christmas shoppers in Chester-le-Street are being given an extra chance to get some last-minute shopping for a loved one with a festive market. Stalls will be selling confectionary, fruit and veg and clothing, along with festive items and last-minute gifts. The market will run on Tuesday 22 December - Thursday 24 December between 9am and 3pm. Thursday 24 December - Christmas Eve There will be a midnight Mass at 11.30pm on Christmas Eve. For more information contact St Peter's Church, Sunderland, on 0191 567 3726. There will also be a Midnight Eucharist at Durham Cathedral beginning at 11pm. Friday 25 December - Christmas Day There is a family Eucharist at St Peter's Church at 10am. For more information contact St Peter's Church, Sunderland, on 0191 567 3726. Saturday 26 December - Boxing Day Boxing Day Dip at Seaburn Register your interest with Sunderland Lions' Club. Dippers (over 12 years of age please) are encouraged to arrive from 9.45am to register their attendance and get changed into their costumes. Between 10.30am and 11am the fancy dress will be judged by the Mayor and Consort and the president of the Sunderland Lions Club and his partner. At 11am sharp all the dippers will parade down to the sea to put their money where their mouths are and take the plunge into the North Sea. Take a look at pictures from previous years:
Boxing Day dippers from Sunderland joining in the fun
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Find more events happening this month using the following links:
New Year cobweb blower Sunday 3 January 2010 Linear coastal walk will begin at 10.30am (walking nine miles), meeting at Pier View/Marine Walk car park (block yard), then going from Roker ends at South Shields pier. You will return via the metro or a bus and are advised to bring a packed lunch. No booking required, but for further information contact Ken on 0191 454 2097.
BBC Tyne - Find out what's happening in Tyneside and Northumberland.
BBC Tyne: Christmas things to do.
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