Sip & Scribble on the River

Eftihia Candles are hosting Sip & Scribble on the River on Wednesday 16 December, a night they've put together to celebrate another year of the brand. It runs from 7pm to 10pm at Thames Side Promenade in Caversham, with the boat stationary behind the new Village Hotel and run by Thames Rivercruise.

The main thing you'll be doing is candle decorating: you get a pillar candle and a set of vibrant pens to doodle and design on, with festive inspiration to get you started. There's a glass of fizz on arrival and more drinks available to buy throughout the night. No food is served on board, so you'll want to bring your own festive snacks if you're planning on staying for the full three hours.

One thing the organisers make a point of: this isn't a workshop. There's no formal tuition or step-by-step instruction. They describe it as a relaxed, creative evening of laughter, music and festive fun, so you can just potter away at your candle at your own pace. There'll be live music from the venue's singer, and the dress code is 'Festive & Fabulous', which they say encourages sparkles and carries a prize for best dressed.

If you're driving, the Thameside Promenade Car Park is free after 5pm. Group bookings of ten or more are handled by email. Tickets are £33.22, and the night runs from 7pm to 10pm on Wednesday 16 December.