Ding dong merrily!

Ding-dong comes December! Google Dictionary says ‘ding-dong’ stands for a riotous party. I hope everyone is merrily looking forward to this festive season.

This Saturday 9 December check out CURIO: Southsea Creative Pop Up in the Trinity Church Hall on Albert Road.

On Sunday 10 December, the Milton Glee Club will be holding its Christmas Concert at the Guildhall at 3 pm.

That evening, the University Concert and Big Band are holding their Christmas Concert at the Royal Marines Museum in Eastney at 7.30 pm.

On Monday 11 December listen to Peoples' Stories Coffee Morning at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in the Historic Dockyard.

On 14 December head to the Live Lounge event in the Guildhall, featuring the Blues legend Paul Jones.

Don’t forget to give ice-skating a go with your family. The ring at Guildhall Square will be there until 2 January.

Join the Christmas Elf Trail at the Spinnaker Tower from now until 24December.

Meet Santa at the Groundlings Theatre on Sunday 17 December. There are lots of art and crafts activities that will amuse the whole family.

It is of course, Panto Season! King’s Theatre is hosting Snow White from this week until 1January.

Aladdin will bring its magical show to Groundlings Theatre from 9 to 31 December.

The New Theatre Royal presents Beauty and The Beast from 14 December to 31 December.

If you are interested in other pantos in the county, visit the website www.bigpantoguide.co.uk

Royal Marines School of Music Christmas Concert at St Mary's Church will be held on 21 December, 7:30 pm.

Don’t miss The Snowman at the Guildhall on 22 December, with the accompaniment by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

On 25 December, Christmas Day Mass and Carols will be held at St Mary’s at 10 am and the Eucharist for Christmas Day at the Anglican Cathedral will be sung by the Cathedral Choir and Cantate at 10.30 am.

Over the festive period, check out the exhibitions at the aspex gallery in Gunwharf Quays and the specially commissioned Christmas tree by local florist Lula Flack of Smell The Roses.

As we enter 2018 let us turn our thoughts into learning new skills. Last year I learnt creative writing and this year I am trying my hands on filmmaking, premiering in May, I’m told!

Have a happy and peaceful holiday and follow my tweets on @southseascene for more events.

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