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The Etsy Made Local markets are made up of 50 stall holders, each offering locally made arts and crafts.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Date</strong>: 28 November</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Visit</strong>: <a href="http://visitcanberra.com.au/events/9008261/etsy-made-local-a-canetsy-event">http://visitcanberra.com.au/events/9008261/etsy-made-local-a-canetsy-event</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Tickets</strong>: Gold coin donation</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size: 1.5em;">WA</span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>A classic with a twist</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ has a hilarious spin on it, with a few laughs thrown in. 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For more information, contact: <a href="http://www.hydromajestic.com.au">hydromajestic.com.au</a> or call 02 4782 6885.</p> <h2 dir="ltr"><span>SA</span></h2> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Joyeux Noel</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><span>This beautiful French Christmas market has been running for two years in Adelaide and features traditional French and French-inspired products including food, wine, jewellery and handcrafts.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Date</strong><span>: 27 - 28 November</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Visit</strong><span>: </span><a href="http://www.af.org.au/french-market/"><span>http://www.af.org.au/french-market/</span></a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Tickets</strong><span>: Free</span></p> <h2 dir="ltr"><span>Vic</span></h2> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Gingerbread Village at the Melbourne Town Hall</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><span>Take the kids to see a gingerbread recreation of the Melbourne Town Hall, complete with the F1 Grand Pix added this year. 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The Etsy Made Local markets are made up of 50 stall holders, each offering locally made arts and crafts.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Date</strong>: 28 November</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Visit</strong>: <a href="http://visitcanberra.com.au/events/9008261/etsy-made-local-a-canetsy-event">http://visitcanberra.com.au/events/9008261/etsy-made-local-a-canetsy-event</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Tickets</strong>: Gold coin donation</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size: 1.5em;">WA</span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>A classic with a twist</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ has a hilarious spin on it, with a few laughs thrown in. 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November: Eat, stay, play
17 Nov 2015
From Broadway shows and Christmas markets to visit, here are some great ideas to get you out of the house. Plus we’ve got a giveaway from the Hydro Majestic Hotel for NSW readers.
NSW
An exclusive giveaway for NSW Active Retirees readers
The historic Hydro Majestic Hotel in the Blue Mountains is offering readers two great giveaways in November and December:
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Book a Wintergarden High Tea at the Hydro Majestic (between 1.11.2015 – 28.2.2016) and receive a complimentary History tour plus go into a draw to win $500 Gift Voucher from Hydro.
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Book a midweek stay at Lilianfels (between 1.11.2015 – 28.2.2016) and receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling on arrival plus go into a draw to win $500 Gift Voucher from Lilianfels.
Don’t forget to mention Active Retirees when you make your booking. For more information, contact: hydromajestic.com.au or call 02 4782 6885.
SA
Joyeux Noel
This beautiful French Christmas market has been running for two years in Adelaide and features traditional French and French-inspired products including food, wine, jewellery and handcrafts.
Date: 27 - 28 November
Visit: http://www.af.org.au/french-market/
Tickets: Free
Vic
Gingerbread Village at the Melbourne Town Hall
Take the kids to see a gingerbread recreation of the Melbourne Town Hall, complete with the F1 Grand Pix added this year. Produced by executive pastry chef Deniz Karaca from epicure, the village will comprise 500 kilograms of gingerbread, 360 kilograms of royal icing, 150 kilograms of marzipan and around 800 miniature Christmas trees.
Date: 1 - 24 December
Tickets: Gold coin donation to go towards Make-a-Wish Australia.
Tas
Ghosts of the past
You’ll have chills down your spine on this guided tour through the courts, tunnels, cells and gallows of the Tench, which was one of the convicts prisoners’ barracks for Hobart for more than 100 years.
Date: 27-28, 30 November
Visit: https://nationaltrusttas.rezdy.com/43790/the-tench-ghost-tour
Tickets: $20
ACT
For art's sake
Looking for unique, handcrafted Christmas presents this year? The Etsy Made Local markets are made up of 50 stall holders, each offering locally made arts and crafts.
Date: 28 November
Visit: http://visitcanberra.com.au/events/9008261/etsy-made-local-a-canetsy-event
Tickets: Gold coin donation
WA
A classic with a twist
This version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ has a hilarious spin on it, with a few laughs thrown in. It’s faun-filled family show full of traditional Dickens characters - but not your usual Scrooge.
Date: 2 -28 November
Tickets: $16 and $20
Visit:http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=163267
Qld
Step through the doors of F.G. Goode’s Department store and into a marvellous musical whirl of glitz and glamour with Ladies in Black with the Queensland Theatre Company, an adaptation of Madeleine St John’s 1993 novel, The Women in Black.
Featuring music from well-loved singer, Tim Finn from Split Enz and Crowded House.
Date: Until 6 December
Tickets: From $60
Visit: http://www.queenslandtheatre.com.au/Whats-On/Mainstage-Season-2015/Ladies-in-Black
NT
Christmas in Palmerston
It’s time to get in the festive spirit with this Christmas carol singalong event in Palmerston, featuring the Palmerston City Concert Band.
Date: 28 November
Tickets: free
Visit: http://travelnt.com/en/darwin-and-surrounds/events/christmas-in-palmerstoncarols-event
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