Our partner venues across North Bristol and South Gloucestershire are hosting a variety of festive activities this December. While these events aren’t run by the food bank, they’re wonderful opportunities to connect with what’s happening in your local community. If you’re looking for information about our food bank services over the Christmas period, please see our Christmas opening times.
What’s Happening This Christmas
From carol services to Christmas meals, silent discos to meditation sessions, there’s something for everyone between now and Christmas Day. Most events are free to attend, though some require advance booking. You’ll find family activities, social gatherings, and quiet reflective services across our area. We’ve gathered the details below, but please contact the venues directly to confirm times, booking requirements and any other information you need.
Events By Location
St Mary & St James Church, Lockleaze
- Tiny Tots Christmas Party
A festive party for children aged 0-4 with toys, snacks and fun
Tuesday 11th December, 9am – 10:45am - Annual Church Christmas Quiz Social
A Christmas quiz night open to all
Wednesday 18th December, 7pm – 9.30pm - Youth Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinner and games for secondary school students
Thursday 19th December, 6pm – 7.30pm - Christmas Carol Service
Traditional carol service with mince pies and mulled wine
Sunday 22nd December, 6pm – 7.30pm - Crib and Christingle Service
Family-friendly carol service with Christingle celebration
Tuesday 24th December, 4pm – 5pm - Christmas Day Zoom
Brief online Christmas Day celebration and carols
Wednesday 25th December, 10am – 10:20am
Christ the Rock Christian Fellowship (At Abbotswood Primary School), Yate
- Nativity Carol Service
Followed by mince pies and refreshments
Sunday 15th December, 10:30am - Traditional Carol Service
Followed by mince pies and refreshments
Sunday 22nd December, 10:30am - Christmas Day Celebration
Wednesday 25th December, 10am
St Mary Redcliffe, Redcliffe
- Nine Lessons & Carols
Traditional candlelit carol service with readings
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Dec, 5:30pm - Lunchtime Carols
Informal carol singing and readings over lunch
Thursday 19th December, 1pm - Blue Christmas
Quiet service for those finding Christmas difficult
Sunday 22nd December, 5:30pm - Salvation Army Carols
Christmas carols with Salvation Army band
Tuesday 17th December, 7:30pm - Children with Cancer Carol Service
Inter-faith service supporting young cancer patients
Thursday 19th December, 7pm (doors open 6:15pm) - Crib Service
Family nativity with carols – come in costume!
Thursday 24th December, 4pm - Faithspace Christmas Buffet Meal
Free festive buffet meal (booking required)
Thursday 19th December, 1pm – 3pm - Christingle
Interactive family Christingle celebration
Sunday 22nd December, 3pm - Midnight Mass
Traditional Christmas Eve communion service
Tuesday 24th December, 11:30pm
St Chad’s Church, Patchway
- Carol Service
Sunday 15th December, 6:30pm – 7:30pm - Christingle Service
Sunday 22nd December, 5pm – 6pm - Communion Service
Tuesday 24th December, 11:30pm - Communion Service
Wednesday 25th December, 10am
Ebenezer Church, Horfield
- Carols by Candlelight
Traditional candlelit carol service with readings
Sunday 15th December, 4:30pm – 6:30pm Reflective - Christmas Service
Peaceful Christmas service for quiet reflection
Sunday 22nd December, 10:30am – 11:45am - Christingle Service
Make your own Christingle at this family service
Sunday 22nd December, 4pm – 5pm - Christmas Day Celebration
Joyful family service celebrating Christmas Day
Wednesday 25th December, 10am – 11am
Resound, Mangotsfield
- Young Adults Christmas Social
Christmas social for people in their 20s and 30s
Sunday 15th December, 3pm - Toddlers Christmas Party
Special toddler group party with festive visitor
Thursday 19th December, 10am - Family Fun Morning
Interactive Christmas story morning with crafts and games
Saturday 21st December, 10am - Family Carol Service
Traditional family carol service with refreshments
Sunday 22nd December, 10:30am - Christmas Candlelit Meditation
Peaceful candlelit Christmas meditation
Monday 23rd December, 7pm
E5, Stokes Croft
- King’s Club Christmas Meal
Festive three-course lunch for over-55s
Wednesday 18th Dec, 12pm – 2:30pm - Youth Christmas Silent Disco
Food, games and dancing for young people (tickets required)
Friday 20th December, 7pm – 9pm - Christmas Quiz and Fundraiser
Family quiz night with kids’ activities and food
Saturday 21st December, 6pm - Christmas Day Church Service
All-age celebration of Jesus’ birth
Wednesday 25th December, 10am – 11:30am
URC and Thornbury Baptist Church, Thornbury
- Early Communion Service
Held at the United Reformed Church
Sundays 15th & 22nd December, 9am - Nativity Service
With a donkey, at Thornbury Baptist Church
Sunday 15th December, 10:30am - Morning Worship
In-person at Thornbury Baptist Church and online
Sunday 22nd December, 10:30am - Christmas Eve Service
Traditional carols and readings, @ Thornbury Baptist and online
Tuesday 24th December, 6pm - Christmas Day Service
All-Age Celebration, at Thornbury Baptist Church
Wednesday 25th December, 10am
Important Information
All details provided are correct at time of publishing, but we recommend checking directly with venues before attending. Where events require booking, this is noted in the listings. Each venue manages their own events, so please direct any questions to them rather than to the food bank.
We hope sharing these activities helps you discover something new in your local area this Christmas season. From everyone at North Bristol and South Glos Foodbank, enjoy the festivities.
