Bongo's Bingo - Christmas Special

Bongo's Bingo takes over The White Rock on Saturday 21 November with a Christmas special, and they're running two sessions on the same day. The first is a daytime Christmas special at 12:00, and the second is an evening session starting at 18:00, with the first game of the night not kicking off until 20:00. If you're not a late-night person, the midday one lets you get the whole thing done before tea; if you'd rather keep your day free, the evening session gives you plenty of time to get sorted before the first ball drops.

It's the usual Bongo's Bingo format given a festive twist. The core is still bingo, but it's built around huge singalongs, dance-offs, rave rounds, and ridiculous prizes, with cash to be won alongside the more eccentric stuff. The Christmas edition adds cheesy Christmas anthems to the mix, so expect the usual holiday classics to be playing throughout. They describe it as "the definitive bingo rave experience," and that's a fair summary: it's as much about the party and the crowd as it is about the numbers on the cards.

There are a few practical things to keep in mind before you book. Both sessions are for ages 18 and over, so make sure you've got your ID on you. The house rules are strict: no flash photography or iPads allowed, and no externally bought drinks or liquids. If you're planning on bringing a group, it's worth remembering that the daytime and evening sessions are separate, so you'll need to pick your slot in advance. Tickets run from £17 to £21, and you can find them through The White Rock.