Here we go, December is upon us tomorrow and the festive feels are all around. Keep up to date with our Henley At Christmas page, full of Christmas news, what’s on and our Christmas Crackers for this year. Here’s a a pick of a few things to do this week in and around Henley as well as enjoying our fabulous shops, restaurants and bars.

Set sail on the New Orleans with Hobbs to get in the festive spirit, welcome drink, 2 course meal or buffet and dance the night away with their resident DJ. www.hobbsofhenley.com/christmas-lunch-and-party-cruises

This Friday 3rd December it’s The Mayor’s Christmas Charity Drag Karaoke Night. A night of music, singing, Champagne, cocktails, shots, a dash of food, and plenty of FUN raising money for the Royal British Legion and Regatta for the Disabled. There are only a handful of tickets still available. Experience Henley is proud to support this event, which we hope will raise much needed funds for the Mayor’s charities whilst having a good old knees up and sing song! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drag-yourself-out-party-tickets-203979828157

Friday 3rd Dec Gin tasting from OX Gins, the Makan Malaysia crew serving their incredible food, Bam Bam Rocks’ beautiful candles, local, handmade gorgeous gifts, bar, mulled stuff, fizzy stuff, firepits and fairy lights. This is not a ticketed event so if busy do be prepared to park in the field and rock the welly chic. From 5.30pm until 10 ish.

Outdoor market with a variety of stalls including Christmas wreaths that you’ll be able to preorder from Velvet & Blooms, and delicious jarred goodies from Jessica’s Jars, as well as fun games for all the family from tombolas to hook a bauble. There will also be an indoor cafe and bar offering mulled wine, beer, soft drinks, hot chocolate, mince pies and hot dogs, plus face painting and balloon modelling to keep little ones amused while you have a pit stop. Plus, Father Christmas in his grotto, and community carols by candleight to finish off the event and get you fully in the festive spirit. 1-4pm

A Christmas Charity bazaar organised by Hambleden Village Stores and The Hambleden Social Club and Village Hall on Saturday 4th December to support DASH, a local charity for abused women and children. There will be 25 stalls, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and the big man himself, Father Christmas.

Nikki Petherick is a singer songwriter from Oxfordshire UK.  She is a regular performer in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties, including London, week in week out. Drawing from a variety of genres including Folk, Country and Blues, Nikki fuses all the music she loves into one. Life is about taking chances, about new experiences, one of these experiences found Nikki in the Deep South joining blues musicians on stage in Memphis and Country bands in Nashville. Starts 8.00pm

The last Purple Curtain of 2021. Fish and Chip supper tickets available as well as general admission. Seven comedians and their headliner this week has supported on national tours for Rob Brydon & Sean Walsh… he’s had his own BBC3 set & appeared on Mock The Week. themaltstersarms.co.uk/special-events/

Join us for a festive filled Lino Printing Workshop – come and learn how to print your own Christmas card with absolutely no experience necessary just a willingness to experiment and have fun!  You will be guided through the basics of lino cutting/printing, leaving the workshop brimming with lots of hand-made, unique Christmas cards, as well as some prints and a lot of ideas on how to utilise your new printmaking skills! www.thehenleyschoolofart.com/event-details/christmas-lino-printing-with-ceira-crainer-dec

Plus check out what’s on at The Kenton Theatre and The Regal Picture House for their line up and listings.