Ins & Outs of Barbados 2020

64  BARBAOS CALENDAR INS& DECEMBER WEGATHERIN’ IN Our Nation Our Nation, Friends & Family 4 faith based events, 2 family reunions, a beautification and cleanup event and a tree planting event. wegatherinbarbados.com 25 We Gatherin’ Christmas Extravaganza in Queens Park with the Royal Barbados Police Band Christmas Concert The finale of the year long We Gatherin’ celebration from 6am until 10.30am dloc.com/ibarbadosarchdept 28 Mobile Genealogy Marketplace Learn about your ancestry by searching records and talking to researchers, as well as lectures and displays of bygone eras. For venue info visit: dloc.com/ibarbadosarchdept tba Bajarama Idea Forum Conversations with the Prime Minister Q in the Community Standpipe Stories Live lecture by Sir Hilary Beckles Fridays Festive Friday Night Market & Riddim Route Pelican Craft Centre, Bridgetown, 4pm to midnight. See full details in January. visitbarbados.org 4-6 Run Barbados Series This exciting event continues to be one of the most prestigious distance running events in the Caribbean. Call (246) 437-2121 or (246) 243-6902. runbarbados@gmail.com runbarbados.org 5 Christmas Craft Fair 10am to 5pm at Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, Holetown, St. James. limegrove.com 6 Carols by Candlelight A charity event hosted by the Rotary Club of Barbados, featuring local performers. Enjoy a magical evening of candlelight, music and Christmas spirit. Ilaro Court, St. Michael. FB:@ CarolsByCandlelightBarbados Bushy Park Track Day See January for full details. Bushy Park, St. Philip. bushyparkbarbados.com 12-13 Rugby Barbados World 7s Tournament The longest running Club Rugby Sevens tournament in the Caribbean. Includes U-20 Men’s and Women’s divisions in addition to the 12- team Senior Men’s and Women’s Open divisions. Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. rugbybarbadosworld7s.com FULL MOON 29 Horse Racing at the Garrison The Annual Diamonds International Challenge Series for 2 year olds and the Victor Chandler Stakes & Trophy on Boxing Day. Call the Barbados Turf Club at 626-3980. barbadosturfclub.org Photo courtesy Diamonds International Carols at The Abbey An evening to enjoy local performing artists including the renowned Royal Barbados Police Force Band. Food and drink on sale as well as artwork, crafts and gift items. St. Nicholas Abbey, St. Peter. FB:@CarolsByCandlelightBarbados 20 Saturdays - 5, 12, 26 26 Boxing Day Public holiday. 27 Hunterspring See February 23rd for full details. hunterspring@hunterspringevents.com tba Mahalia’s Corner Christmas Edition Dedicated to discovering, enhancing and showcasing talent! Open Mic, Spotlight & Musical Guests! mahaliascorner.com 25 Photo: Barbara Secher-Greenidge Photo courtesy St. Nicholas Abbey Christmas Day Public holiday.