Eastington Christmas Tree Festival
AFTER many months of planning, the first ever Christmas Tree Festival will be held at Eastington Church between Friday, November 27, and Sunday, November 29, 2015.
The spectacular Christmas Tree Festival will take place in the village’s 600 year old historic St Michael and All Angels’ Church, with over 25 beautiful trees which have been individually and creatively decorated by families, businesses and organisations in and around the village.
Each tree will have a very different look and the combination of all the Christmas trees will add to the special atmosphere.
Festival director Jacky Naylor said: “The Christmas Tree Festival is a new venture for Eastington Church, and will bring together a wide range of local companies, families, charities and other organisations in a festive spirit. It will be a great example to showcase that Eastington is a vibrant village.”
The Festival is being run to raise funds for Eastington Church.
It comes at a time when the Friends of Eastington Church was relaunched earlier this year.
Following a report that was commissioned by the church earlier this year, the church discovered that thousands of pounds would need to be spent on maintenance repairs within the next five years.
These are essential to the conservation and enhancement of the church building for the enjoyment of others for future generations.
A Preview Evening will be held on Friday, November 27, 2015, between 6pm and 9pm, where for £5, visitors will be able to get a sneak preview of the Festival, as well as festive drinks and nibbles.
The Festival Exhibition opens on Saturday 28th November 2015 between 10am and 6pm, and on Sunday 29th November 2015 between 10am and 4pm. Entry to the Festival is free.
As part of the Festival, visitors will be asked to vote for their favourite Christmas tree, with prizes awarded to the most popular. Voting discs and Festival programmes can be purchased for £2.
During the weekend, festive refreshments including mince pies will be available in the church, as well as a raffle, and for the first time in over 10 years, the church will be floodlit throughout the Festival.
An Advent Carol Service will conclude the festival at 4pm on Sunday 29th November 2015 in Eastington Church. We will celebrate the Christmas Tree Festival, the start of the season of advent and our preparation for Christmas. The Cotswold Youth Singers will perform during the service, with festive refreshments available afterwards.
For more information about the Christmas Tree Festival, please contact Jacky Naylor on 01453 828682 or email Jacky at jacky@mikenaylorsurveryors.co.uk.
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