This Community Celebration Event will provide an opportunity to do some Armchair Geocaching so there is no need to go out caching in the dark, in the rain or the snow. So no walking boots, skis, waterproof jackets or torches are required.
A chance to play some board and card games with a geocaching theme. There will also be some games based on escape rooms and perhaps a murder mystery to solve. As well as the armchair geocaching and possibly a couple of other games, this event will also provide the opportunity for a Secret Santa.
In the past, Secret Santa has always been a popular and well attended event which gives the opportunity for geocachers to get together, wish each other a Happy Christmas and receive a present from Secret Santa. However, this year, Secret Santa will be held at this Community Celebration Event.
There is no obligation to take part in Secret Santa. However, if you do want to join in you should spend a few pounds on a small gift, related to geocaching. Pound shops are great for picking up items such as tab lock boxes, note books, pens and swaps. If you are taking part your wrapped present should be placed in Santa's sack which will be on a table. If you put one in remember to take one out before you leave.
There will also be time to sit and chat all things geocaching, swap and discover travel bugs and getting some hints on those puzzling, head scratching mystery caches.
Where - Function Room 1, Londonderry Park Sports Pavilion, Portaferry Road, Newtownards
When - Saturday 6th December 2025
Time - 2.00 - 4.00 pm, 14.00 - 16.00 hrs.
There is a large car park available at the sports centre. However, with the many sporting events which take place here, finding a parking space may be difficult. The Event will be held in Function Room 1 on the ground floor.
There will be some nibbles and snacks available but suggest you bring your own soft drink.
Even though the official time for this event is from 2.00 - 4.00pm, the room is booked from 1.30 - 4.30pm.
Hope you can manage to come along. If you think you'll be able to attend please log a 'will attend' so I can get a rough idea of numbers. Thank you.
Community Celebration Events - 2025
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.