SANTA SATURDAYS ARE BACK! Santa returns to the Market Quarter this Christmas. He will be in Aberdare Market Hall on December 6th, 13th & 20th between 9.30am and 1.30pm. A great opportunity for the little ones to meet Santa and have their photograph taken with him. A craft station will be operating to entertain the children while they wait for their big moment! Also there will be story telling with Mother Christmas. Each child gets a special gift and a £5 voucher to spend in the market. Please note: This is a booking only event – tickets sell out fast, so grab yours now! Book online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/aberdaremarket or pop into the wool stall in the market Tickets: £10 for 1 child £3 per additional child A great way to start your Christmas celebrations. Don’t miss out on this magical festive experience for the whole family! As usual all our independent traders at the Market Quarter will be open providing a great range of gifts and presents, with lots of refreshments and food choices. Please support your local traders this Christmas - we look forward to welcoming you. See our facebook page for more details.

Christmas festivities at the Market Quarter kick-off in style from 12pm to 7pm on Sunday 30th November with the Aberdare Christmas Festival bringing fun and activities all around the town. The Market Quarter will be hosting a traditional Outdoor Christmas Market on Sunday 30th November at the Market Yard. Father Christmas and special guests will switch on the Christmas Lights . Entertainment will include a brass band, choir and the Sunday Club Ukulele Group. The outside stage will be hosted by GTFM who will be broadcasting live from the event. The Market Hall will remain open throughout the evening and will be joined by guest traders. Santa Saturdays – Santa will be resident in his Grotto in the Market Hall during December for visits, gifts and photographs. Please see our Facebook page for full details - www.facebook.com/aberdaremarket We wish all our visitors a very Happy Christmas - Nadolig Llawen