THE ARLINGTONIAN - December 2013
The Christmas season in Arlingtonia kicks off in style on Sunday 15 December with a festive Arlington Association Fair in the Square
We’ll be gathering amid fairy lights in Arlington Square at 4pm for mulled wine and cider, mince pies, Christmas goodies, some lusty communal carol singing and the chance for children to meet a Very Special Guest.
There’ll be free glow-sticks for the first 150 guests, fabulous festive home-made cakes and an opportunity for some Christmas shopping, with Arlington Square cards, olive oil, chutneys and other Arlington produce on sale.
Donations collected in return for the mulled wine and mince pies will go to the Canals in Hackney Users Group (CHUG) which is based in Kingsland Basin. CHUG will be engaging with local children to inspire them about canals past and present. Funds raised from the sale of cakes and Arlington produce will further support our efforts to green our neighbourhood.
Everyone is very welcome on the 15th, especially children. Do bring torches or lanterns – and keep an eye on our website and emails for any last-minute change of plan if blizzards, storms, hail or monsoons threaten.
This year’s special Arlington Association Christmas party has been made possible by a generous grant from Groundwork’s Celebrate Your Space fund supported by the National Lottery (which has also enabled us to print the Christmas Arlingtonian in full colour).