Christmas With Cliff

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In the UK Albums Chart, Cliff at Christmas entered the charts at number 38 on 29 November 2003. Over the course of the following three weeks it climbed the charts until it peaked at number 9 on 20 December. It dropped slightly during the Christmas week to number 14 and then exited the chart in January. When re-released in late 2004 it entered the chart at 66 on 11 December, before climbing to 60 the following week and then left the charts for the final time. [1] Spice Girls notched up three consecutive Christmas Number 1s: 2 Become 1, Too Much, and Goodbye all reigned the festive rundown from 1996–1998. Solton Manor Christmas Market 10am-4pm – East Langdon CT15 5JB. Over 25 local artisan stalls showcasing their best gifts, from candles to pottery. The undercover ice rink has been made even bigger this year, now spanning 440m², allowing 146 skaters to enjoy the ice at any one time.

White Cliffs Symphonic Winds Christmas Celebration 7.30pm – St Mary's Church, St Clare Road, Walmer CT14 7QA. An entertaining programme of festive cheer and well-loved tunes in aid of The Martha Trust. The album marked a brief return to record label EMI with whom he had previously been signed for 41 years.

‘This is the place to beat this year’

Meet the Reindeers!10am-3pm – Market Square, Dover CT16 1LZ. Two reindeers are visiting ahead of the big day, plus Santa’s Grotto (limited availability), live music and dancing and market stalls. The reindeers are from the Reindeer Centre, are highly sociable, well-looked after and love to meet people. Looking to indulge this New Years Eve? Look no further than our New Years Eve Dining Experience, served in our Carreg Restaurant. Enjoy a welcome drink, 7 course from our set fine dining menu and bubbly at midnight, with a wine flight available to compliment the meal. It will be open as usual throughout the Christmas period and for those who love skating but are a bit wobbly on the ice themselves, there is a Christmas show. The Port of Dover has revealed the official launch date for this year's White Cliffs Christmas ICE-travaganza will be Sunday, December 1.

It will be open from 2pm to 8pm between Monday and Thursday, and midday and 6pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Great Leisure Facilities

Areas close to the main complex and suitable for guests with disabilities include: Ivy Close, Fir Close and Maple Park. Dover Artisan Market10am-3pm – Market Square, Dover CT16 1LZ. The final artisan market of the year; come along to find lovely locally made produce and Christmas gifts. Mary’s Boy Child has been a Christmas Number 1 twice for totally different artists. Harry Belafonte topped the charts with it in 1957 and Boney M took a one-horse open sleigh all the way to Number 1 with it (mashed up with Oh my Lord) in 1978. From Friday, November 29, it will be open every day - except Christmas Day - until Wednesday, January 1. On Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day the last skating session will be at 6pm.

The firm behind ITV's hit programme Dancing on Ice will be delivering a rink in Canterbury this winter.

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The Wizard of Oz at The Astor Shows at 2pm & 7pm (except 24th) – The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AB. Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman as they adventure in the merry old land of Oz. Will Dorothy get to meet the Wizard and get home? With Puppets, Characters and a sprinkle of magic this is our biggest Pantomime to date and is suitable for all ages. Christmas with Cliff consists of 13 new recordings of Christmas music, including three newly written songs ("First Christmas", "Heart of Christmas", and "Six Days After Christmas (Happy New Year)"). It is Richard's third Christmas album following Together with Cliff Richard (1991) and Cliff at Christmas (2003), and his first made up entirely of new recordings. Is there anything more fun and festive than whizzing round an outdoor ice rink wearing a bobble hat and gloves, twinkling fairy lights overhead? Jones, Alan (2 December 2022). "Charts analysis: Stormzy scores third consecutive No.1 album". Music Week . Retrieved 4 December 2022. The Snowman & The Snowdog at Betteshanger timed slots from 10am-2pm – Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Deal CT14 0BF Sunday 4 December

Cliff Richard was signed to EMI Records since his single " Move It", released in 1958. In 1999, he left the label due to a dispute over the release of " The Millennium Prayer", with the single subsequently being released on the Chrysalis Group owned Papillon Records label and becoming his first number one single in nine years. He returned to EMI in 2003 to release his single "Santa's List" and the album Cliff at Christmas. [3] Deal Christmas Lights Switch On– Deal Town Hall and St George’s Church area of the High Street. The fun starts from 4.30pm with music and entertainment; the lights will be switched on at around 7.25pm. Set within the grounds of the idyllic Eastwell Manor hotel and spa, this outdoor ice rink is set to be a popular skate spot. All offers are subject to availability, apply to new bookings only and cannot be used with any other voucher, discount or offer (unless otherwise stated). Christmas at the Castle A unique opportunity to take part in a 5-k run in the magnificent grounds of Dover Castle. Starts at 6pm and runners must wear a headtorch.

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O'Hanlon, Ardal (14 December 2003). "Ardal O'Hanlon meets Sir Cliff Richard". The Observer . Retrieved 8 December 2011. Crabble Corn Mill Christmas Craft Fair 10am-3pm – Lower Road, Dover CT17 0UY. Step inside this lovely old mill and browse more than 40 stalls from local crafters and small businesses. There will also be carols and food. Throughout December Wheelchair users can enjoy the rink in their own wheelchair but must be accompanied by an assisting companion. Sound Waves Choir Christmas Concert 6-8pm – St Paul's RC Church, Dover CT16 1RU. A wonderful blend of traditional and Christmas pieces sung in the atmospheric surroundings of St Pauls.