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South Tyneside’s Christmas countdown is officially on, with a calendar of events set to spread Christmas cheer throughout the borough.
From light switch-ons and festive fairs to pantos and parades, you’ll soon be feeling merry and bright.
Now, pass the mince pies.
5. Jarrow Hall Christmas fair
Jarrow Hall's gift and craft fair will take place on Sunday, December 1 from 10am - 3pm with a range of stalls from local traders. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton
6. Civic carol concert
Schools from across South Tyneside will take part in an evening of Christmas carols at Temple Park Centre, South Shields on Monday, December 2. Tickets are £4, contact 0191 455 4031. | Johnston Press Resell Photo: Tim Richardson
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7. Whitburn Winter Festival
Whitburn's festive fun day returns on Saturday, December 7 at The Barnes Institute on East St. From 11am-3pm there will be Santa's Grotto, carol singers, stalls, a magic show and face painting, plus mulled wine for the adults. | JPIMedia Photo: anon
8. Camel Parade
The Christmas Wonderland Parade returns to Ocean Road, South Shields on Friday, December 6 at 5pm. Featuring camels, stilt walkers, illuminated characters and the popular Spark! drummers. BBC Newcastle's Anna Foster will then introduce more entertainment opposite Haven Point on Harbour Drive. | TIM RICHARDSON 2017 Photo: Tim Richardson