Christmas Carols on the River

We are delighted that the Choir from St John the Evangelist are joining us on the river again this year. Let’s Go Punting, in collaboration with the Traditional Punting Company, is now taking bookings for our Annual Charity Christmas Carol event; Christmas Carols on the River. In 2024, we raised money to support Cambridgeshire Community Foundation.

The choir of St John the Evangelist Church will be sang everyone’s favourite Christmas Carols whilst gliding along the River Cam on a Chauffeured Punt at 2.15 pm on Sunday the 15th of December 2024.

100% of ticket sales were donated to Cambridgeshire Community Foundation.

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A Magical Evening on the College Backs

Not to be missed  – Our annual charity christmas punting event is back for its sixth year! Join us whilst we glide along the river Cam listening to the stunning St Johns the Evangelist Choir singing Christmas Carols – what could be more festive?

Get yourself into the christmas spirit with our Christmas Carols on the river,  the punting tour will last for approxiamtely one hour along the college backs in Cambridge.  During the tour you will be entertained with traditional Christmas Carols, incuding some well known tunes all beautifuly sung by this fantastic choir.

Prices

A row of Seats on a shared tour (Max 3 people): £70

A section on a shared tour (Max 6 people): £130

Private Boat – (Max 12 people): £240

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Christmas is a time for love, joy, and, most importantly, supporting those in need. That’s why we host this event each year, with all proceeds going directly to our chosen charity. In 2024, our charity was Cambridgeshire Community Foundation.

Cambridgshire Community Foundation is a local charity working to improve the quality of life for people across our county. They identify the most critical needs of local communities and award grants to non-profit organisations which are adressing those needs.

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Know Before You Go

Tours are booked for a specific time. Late arrival will result in a missed tour. We will be departing at 2.15pm

You will receive a text message 5 minutes before your departure time – please come to our meeting point when you receive this message.

You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board. Please ensure you take all rubbish with you.

Once confirmed, bookings can be amended subject to availability. Tours go ahead in poor weather. More information including cancellation policy can be found here: Terms & Conditions.

Carols For a Good Cause

2025 will be our 7th year of running Carols on the River with the incredible St John the Evangelist Choir.

In 2018 we raised an incredible £572 for Amnesty International and in 2019 we raised an impressive £553 for EACH. After a break in 2020 due to COVID, we came back stronger and raised a fantastic £770 for Blue Smile in 2021 and £830 for Cambridge Aid in 2022. In 2023, we raised £1,200 for Tom’s Trust. In 2024, we raised £1,420 for Cambridge Community Foundation.

In addition, each year, we donate £120 to the amazing St John the Evangelist Church Choir which was used to support their homelessness project.

Remember 100% of ticket sales will go to the chosen charity!

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