Mane Chance’s Christmas Carols event takes place on Sunday 7 December at Godalming Minster (was St Peter and St Paul's Church), 5pm. Joining founder Jenny Seagrove and patron, animal campaigner, Wendy Turner-Webster, will be actor and animal ambassador Peter Egan, actors Simon Shepherd and Gary Webster and winner of Britain's Got Talent 2019, the Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery. St Hilary's School Choir will be performing. If that's not enough, you will meet some of our Shetland pony stars who will also be making an appearance at the church. Doors open at 4.15pm for mince pies and mulled wine in the Octagon room beforehand. Tickets: Adult £12.00. Child (5-15 years) and Senior (over 60) £6. Children under 5 years FREE. Visit www.manechancesanctuary.org/Carols_tickets.html.

Tickets for Mane Chance’s New Year's Day walk are also available. Enjoy a stroll around the tracks and fields of the Sanctu- ary, meeting rescued horses along the way. Walks start anytime between 10am and 2pm. Hot food, hot chocolate, mulled wine and hot drinks are available at the end. Tickets: Adult £3. Child £2. Children under 5 years FREE. Dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on leads. Visit www.manechancesanctuary.org/New_Years_Day_Walk_2026.html.