Bookings are essential so make sure you call the friendly staff at the CVH on (02) 4832 1977 to ensure you can create some wonderful Christmas memories for your furry, feathery or scaly friends.

Cost is a donation to the charity of your choice.

Later on the same day, Santa will be joining in the family festivities at Crookwell’s Christmas in the Park, being held at Crookwell Memorial Park in Spring Street.

Fun activities on offer for the kids include inflatable jumping castle, balloon burst and face painting.

Lots of crafts and treats will be on offer from a variety of stalls, including the ever popular fairy floss and slushies. Coffee lovers will be delighted to know that the Retro Beans & Brew coffee cart will be there offering premium coffee prepared just the way you like it!

Phone: 0434 243 225

This year’s Crookwell’s Christmas Squash Doubles tournament is shaping up to be the best ever, with record entries.

It may be too late for any more competitors to book in, but spectators are always welcome to come and witness the inspiring gladiatorial displays on the courts this weekend at the Crookwell Squash and Fitness Centre.

For more information call (02) 4832 1355

Beautiful and packed with history, Taralga’s a great place to visit any time, but this Sunday there’s an even greater incentive: the Taralga Lions Christmas Markets will be running from 9am to 1pm at the Taralga Memorial Hall. A wonderful opportunity to come out for a drive through some of the best scenic countryside in the Southern Tablelands, catch up on Christmas shopping and enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the local cafes and pubs.

A real community event, where young and old come together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas at the Crookwell Memorial Hall in Denison Street.

This year the Crookwell Christmas Carols Evening is being held on Friday, December 7, starting at 7pm.

Santa is expected to make a special guest appearance here as well, so come along, warm up your vocal cords and join in.