Christmas Charity Shopping Night

Dobbies Garden Centre in Swindon is hosting its Christmas Charity Shopping Night on Thursday 26 November, with all ticket sales going to Alzheimer's Research UK. It's one of the highlights of the Dobbies calendar and part of an ongoing partnership with the charity, which supports dementia research while promoting the potential benefits of gardening and spending time outdoors for brain health. This is the second festive season the two have worked together.

The night doubles as the launch of Dobbies' Black Friday promotions, so the floor will be full of Christmas trees, decorations, lighting, gifts, houseplants and seasonal food. Alongside the shopping, there are live demonstrations, food tasting sessions and entertainment from local community groups, and you can pick up discount vouchers on the night. If you're looking to get your Christmas shopping sorted early, it's a good place to start.

Tickets are £1, £2.50 or £5, and every penny from them goes to Alzheimer's Research UK, so you can choose how much you want to give. The whole thing is on Thursday 26 November at Dobbies Garden Centre in Swindon.