Please use the link below to read the Jan 2023 Parish News. It includes the Vicar’s Letter and a review of the Christmas Tree Festival.

The festival is now underway with a steady stream of visitors. As well as the sponsored decorated trees there are refreshments, live music and activities for children, including dressing up clothes so photos can be taken in front of a Bethlehem background.

The Slideshow below show some of the Christmas Trees and some of the activities including the Salvation Army Junior Brass Band.

The second Slideshow shows photos taken during the Carols in the Trees Service which concluded the Tree Festival.

A large congregation in a candlelit Church enjoyed carols, Choir carols, an instrumental performance and readings. After the service refreshments were served in the Hall.

Please see the links below to see more details of how to reserve tickets for our Christingle service on Christmas Eve.

The slideshow below were taken as St Paul’s prepares for Christmas.

Friday 16th December

2-3pm Our very own Donald Brookes, former cathedral organist will be playing a repertoire of well known organ music including festive favourites.

6-7pm 4th Sale Central Brownies/Rainbows will be singing in the Trees – all welcome to come and join in

7-8pm Another well known musician from St Paul’s, the wonderful Kevin Drury will be playing the piano and performing Christmas carols meets Baroque with the Nutcracker too!

Saturday 17th December

11-12noon We welcome the Salvation Army Junior Brass Band to St Paul’s

12-1pm It’s the turn of classical guitarists:  Ed Billingham and Jo Wade Classical guitar group. Having recently visited St Paul’s for recording purposes they are keen to utilize our fantastic acoustics and looking forward to performing.

2pm Very special one-off performance by Catherine and Vicar Becky on recorders

6-7pm Kevin Dury is back on the organ- playing a range of Christmas music

Sunday 18th December

12noon Ed Billingham will be playing once again on the classical guitar.

6pm Carols in the Trees- join us for a wonderful celebration of carols, choir pieces and readings.

Please use the link below to read the December Parish Magazine and Becky’s Letter.

On Nov 27th a party was held in the Church Hall to celebrate Donald’s 90th birthday. Many friends and family, some who had traveled half way around the world, attended to wish Donald a happy birthday. An excellent afternoon tea was laid on and Donald cut a celebration cake supplied by Eric and Carole. The photos below were taken during the party.