Christmas

On the run for Lowestoft's 44th Christmas Day Swim. Picture: Mick Howes

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Take the plunge as preparations for 45th festive swim gather pace

The Pakefield Church Nativity Walk was hailed a success. Picture: Michelle Clarke

The Pakefield Church Nativity Walk was hailed a success. Picture: Michelle Clarke

Nativity walk showcases 'true meaning of Christmas'

Strike A Chord. Picture: Sunrise Studios

Strike A Chord. Picture: Sunrise Studios

Children & Young People

Strike A Chord project launches new Christmas single

Christmas at East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft. Picture: East Point Pavilion

Christmas at East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft. Picture: East Point Pavilion

Festive fun as seafront pavilion hosts 'packed programme'

‘A Christmas Special’ will be streamed specifically for care settings and residential homes. Picture: The Voice cLoud

‘A Christmas Special’ will be streamed specifically for care settings and residential homes. Picture: The Voice cLoud

'Festive extravaganza' to be streamed to dozens of care homes

The beneficiaries of the Lowestoft Christmas Day Swim. Picture: Mick Howes

The beneficiaries of the Lowestoft Christmas Day Swim. Picture: Mick Howes

Festive tradition helps to boost worthy causes

Lifeboat treasurer Peter Boardman receiving a cheque from Andy and Paula Bond in front of members of Lowestoft Lifeboat crew. Picture: Mick Howes/RNLI

Lifeboat treasurer Peter Boardman receiving a cheque from Andy and Paula Bond in front of members of Lowestoft Lifeboat crew. Picture: Mick Howes/RNLI

Joy as Santa parties lead to 'wonderful' donation to Lifeboat

Judges Kessingland Parish Council chairman David Boyle, Alan Green, the mayor of Lowestoft, and Mark Murphy from BBC Radio Suffolk.

Judges Kessingland Parish Council chairman David Boyle, Alan Green, the mayor of Lowestoft, and Mark Murphy from BBC Radio Suffolk.

'Wonderful display' brings festive cheer to village

$Norwich\'s Christmas Tunnel of Lights$ $Norwich\'s Christmas Tunnel of Lights$

When are the bank holidays this Christmas?

Sam Callahan stars in the Lowestoft Marina Theatre's panto Jack and the Beanstalk.

Sam Callahan stars in the Lowestoft Marina Theatre's panto Jack and the Beanstalk.

The X Factor star and famous actor announced for town's panto

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore

Plea to 'think of others' after hundreds of New Year's Eve police calls

A donated christmas tree about to be shredded

A donated christmas tree about to be shredded

Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Suffolk and North Essex

The St Mary Magdalene Church in Gorleston held its yearly Christmas Day lunch for people suffering from loneliness or isolation.

The St Mary Magdalene Church in Gorleston held its yearly Christmas Day lunch for people suffering from loneliness or isolation.

Volunteers bring 'joy' to those who would have spent Christmas alone

Suffolk firefighters Ben Whale and Neal Mills know exactly what it's like working over the festive period

Suffolk firefighters Ben Whale and Neal Mills know exactly what it's like working over the festive period

Meet the heroic firefighters who shelve Christmas plans with their young families

The Lowestoft Centre for Over 60s received an early Christmas treat – thanks to neighbouring company Kingsley Healthcare.

The Lowestoft Centre for Over 60s received an early Christmas treat – thanks to neighbouring company Kingsley Healthcare.

Care home group's festive surprise for popular club

People enjoying the free outdoor Christmas carol concert in Lowestoft.

People enjoying the free outdoor Christmas carol concert in Lowestoft.

'Fantastic': Outdoor carol concert marks Christmas countdown

Father Christmas made an appearance and gave out lots of presents to the children at the Brainwave Christmas Fair in Lowestoft.

Father Christmas made an appearance and gave out lots of presents to the children at the Brainwave Christmas Fair in Lowestoft.

'A great day': Festive fair attracts the crowds in Lowestoft

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Christmas can go ahead without new restrictions, Boris Johnson confirms

Rev Margaret Rittman, St Michael and All Angels Church, Martlesham, collecting her cards from East Suffolk House.

Rev Margaret Rittman, St Michael and All Angels Church, Martlesham, collecting her cards from East Suffolk House.

New Christmas card campaign to spread festive cheers

The Christmas tree is illuminated on the Triangle Market in Lowestoft.

The Christmas tree is illuminated on the Triangle Market in Lowestoft.

Festive market all set for seasonal free parking boost

Items collected by Ormiston Denes Academy staff and students.

Items collected by Ormiston Denes Academy staff and students.

Students and staff boost foodbank this Christmas

Pictured Left: Jacqui Dale, director of the Lowestoft Central Project, and right: Stephen Hewitt, Greater Anglia Station Team Member, promoting the Christmas Fayre.

Pictured Left: Jacqui Dale, director of the Lowestoft Central Project, and right: Stephen Hewitt, Greater Anglia Station Team Member, promoting the Christmas Fayre.

Railway station to host first ever festive fayre

Panto joy as Cinderella opens at the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft.

Panto joy as Cinderella opens at the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft.

'Truly fabulous' - Joy as panto returns to popular theatre

You don't have long left to get your parcels delivered by Christmas Day.

You don't have long left to get your parcels delivered by Christmas Day.

From Amazon to ASOS: When are the last delivery dates before Christmas?

St Michael’s Church in Oulton expressed delight as their colourfully lit churchyard attracted crowds of people for their inaugural Community Churchyard Carols event.

St Michael’s Church in Oulton expressed delight as their colourfully lit churchyard attracted crowds of people for their inaugural Community Churchyard Carols event.

'Fantastic' Christmas lighting attracts crowds for inaugural event

Left: Kelly-Ann Richards pictured with two of her triplets Aliesha and Abigail, has been given a new oven by Home-Start Suffolk as part of their campaign to support families this Christmas Right:Gemma Devereux, and Jessica Southgate based at John Lewis

Left: Kelly-Ann Richards pictured with two of her triplets Aliesha and Abigail, has been given a new oven by Home-Start Suffolk as part of their campaign to support families this Christmas Right:Gemma Devereux, and Jessica Southgate based at John Lewis

John Lewis staff 'privileged' to surprise families with essential gifts

Businesses across Waveney are expecting a better Christmas than last year but no return to normality yet.

Businesses across Waveney are expecting a better Christmas than last year but no return to normality yet.

Christmas parties - Will you attend yours this year?

Crowds as the Christmas lights are switched on in Lowestoft.

Crowds as the Christmas lights are switched on in Lowestoft.

Victorian theme attracts hundreds for town's festivities

Characters from 'A Christmas Carol' roam the streets of Lowestoft.

Characters from 'A Christmas Carol' roam the streets of Lowestoft.

Families flock to coastal town centre ahead of switch-on event

Paul Hammond and Suzanne Chapman's Christmas garden is raising money for local causes.

Paul Hammond and Suzanne Chapman's Christmas garden is raising money for local causes.

Garden transformed into Christmas winter wonderland for local causes

From left, Matt Herring, Lisa King, Rosie Rigden, Teresa Drake and Mel Batty.

From left, Matt Herring, Lisa King, Rosie Rigden, Teresa Drake and Mel Batty.

'The gifts are perfect': Donations support Salvation Army Christmas Day lunch

A council is reminding people to check food hygiene ratings for hospitality venues this Christmas.

A council is reminding people to check food hygiene ratings for hospitality venues this Christmas.

Christmas food hygiene campaign launched

Royal Mail has released its last posting dates before Christmas 2021.

Royal Mail has released its last posting dates before Christmas 2021.

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

Councillor James Mallinder.

Councillor James Mallinder.

Council urges people to reduce waste this Christmas

A number of retailers will reward its staff for their hard work during the pandemic with Boxing Day off work.

A number of retailers will reward its staff for their hard work during the pandemic with Boxing Day off work.

Which of the major shops are staying closed this Boxing Day?

Christmas Lane in Lowestoft will be decorated in festive decorations to raise money for a children's charity

Christmas Lane in Lowestoft will be decorated in festive decorations to raise money for a children's charity

Street to be decorated with Christmas decorations for Children's charity

A previous Lowestoft Christmas lights switch-on event in 2019.

A previous Lowestoft Christmas lights switch-on event in 2019.

Festive fun for all the family at Victorian-themed switch-on event

The charity festive lights display will be showcased once more at 8 Mimosa Walk in Lowestoft.

The charity festive lights display will be showcased once more at 8 Mimosa Walk in Lowestoft.

Charity festive lights display 'continues to go from strength to strength'

Tesco will keep its larger stores open for 24 hours a day between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24

Tesco will keep its larger stores open for 24 hours a day between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24

Supermarkets reveal Christmas opening hours

Leanne and her family with her mum Lorraine at St Elizabeth Hospice.

Leanne and her family with her mum Lorraine at St Elizabeth Hospice.

Hospice launches Christmas appeal for people with life-limiting illnesses

Christmas Day swimmers make a dash for the waves at Lowestoft.

Christmas Day swimmers make a dash for the waves at Lowestoft.

It's back! Popular Christmas Day swim to return to Lowestoft

The Ride the Lights event is returning this year to the East Anglia Transport Museum

The Ride the Lights event is returning this year to the East Anglia Transport Museum

Museum illuminated with thousands of lights for special Christmas event

Catch events including Husky racing this weekend in Suffolk

Catch events including Husky racing this weekend in Suffolk

Seven things to do in Suffolk this weekend

Lowestoft-born Rob Houchen performing as Marius in the 30th Anniversary production of Les Misérables.

Lowestoft-born Rob Houchen performing as Marius in the 30th Anniversary production of Les Misérables.

Les Misérables star to perform one-off Christmas concert in Lowestoft

The Cinderella cast.

The Cinderella cast.

Cinderella cast look forward to Christmas on the coast

Christmas lights being installed at The Triangle in north Lowestoft last year.

Christmas lights being installed at The Triangle in north Lowestoft last year.

Pantomimes, festive markets and special events this Christmas

There will be more bank holidays than usual this December and January

There will be more bank holidays than usual this December and January

When are the bank holidays this Christmas?

A Christmas market is taking place at The Raveningham Centre in south Norfolk.

A Christmas market is taking place at The Raveningham Centre in south Norfolk.

Free Christmas market to offer food and drink, crafts and antiques

Santa Paws grottos for dogs are running at garden centres in Norfolk and Waveney this Christmas.

Santa Paws grottos for dogs are running at garden centres in Norfolk and Waveney this Christmas.

Your dog can meet Santa Paws this Christmas in grottos for dogs

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Could we face coronavirus restrictions over Christmas?

People have gone to extraordinary lengths to be caring and compassionate

'We're in this together' - Tips to fight off loneliness this Christmas

Public Health Suffolk director Stuart Keeble has urged people to wear facemasks when meeting other households over Christmas to prevent the spread of Covid-19

Public Health Suffolk director Stuart Keeble has urged people to wear facemasks when meeting other households over Christmas to prevent the spread of Covid-19

'You may feel silly but you will protect each other' - health chief urges facemasks when meeting other households this Christmas

Dr Louise Smith, director of public health for Norfolk. Picture: Norfolk County Council

Dr Louise Smith, director of public health for Norfolk. Picture: Norfolk County Council

Norfolk sees 283 new Covid cases in a day