Before you know it, you’ll be writing Christmas cards and sneakily wrapping awkward shapes whilst wishing you’d bought those gift bags after all but before we wish our lives away, let’s see what’s on offer this coming week. Before I go any further, I want to remind you all this this is not a full listing of what’s on in the area! I truly couldn’t fit it all in so make sure you look here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events to find out everything that’s on offer. Here’s my weekly digest of the pick of the bunch to whet the appetite…

On Friday 20^th November, the best little community centre in the west, Canolfan Hermon, will be hosting another of its charity bingo nights – this time in aid Motor Neurone Disease. The last one was such a resounding success that these bingo evenings will now take place regularly so eyes down to make sure you don’t miss any of them! Read about this week’s here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/charity-bingo--canolfan-hermon

Oriel Y Parc in St David’s will be home to a relaxed mixed-media painting workshop on Saturday 21^st between 10am and 3pm. This will be lead by their erstwhile Artist-In-Residence, Linda Norris, and is aimed at artists of all ability who wish to build on their skills and rejuvenate their enthusiasm. Booking is essential and you can find out how here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/colour-in-landscape--oriel-y-parc-st-davids

Fancy blowing the cobwebs away? Carew market and Boot Sale will be open on Sunday 22^nd November with set-up for traders from 7am and open to the public from 8am. You never know what you’ll find – or earn from a bit of a clear-out if you hire a stall.  Read more about it here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/carew-market--boot-sale

There’s something really cosy about settling down for a good game of cards on a cold, dark night and every Monday evening is Whist Night at Pater Hall, Pembroke Dock. Why not go along on the 23^rd (or any other Monday) and join in? All are welcome! Find out more here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/whist-club--the-pater-hall-pembroke-dock

On Tuesday 24^th November, the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven will be staging a production by Aberystwyth Arts Centre and Joio – Saturday Night Forever is a drama following one night in the life of a young gay man who discovers that swearing off ever falling in love again is easier said than done. Curtain up is 7.45pm. Find out how to get tickets here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/saturday-night-forever--the-torch-theatre-milford-haven

House! Crundale Community Hall invites you to join them for their Annual Christmas Hamper Bingo on Wednesday 25^th November at 7.15pm. There’s lots of free parking, the Grand Raffle Prize and refreshments available. Who knows what you’ll come home with! There’s more information here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/christmas-hamper-bingo

Thursday 26^th is one for every lady’s diary – ProNails Winter Wonderland starts at 5.30pm and YOU’RE invited! This will be an evening of pampering, mulled wine, nibbles with a free raffle, free taster treatments and an exclusive preview of their Christmas Gift range. Find out more here! https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/pronails-winter-wonderland

And before you know it, the month will be over and..well… you know what comes next! Enjoy your free time, stay warm and safe and I’ll see you next week!