St Marys Christmas Tree Festival 2018 Programme

St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival 2018

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Programme of Events Thursday 29 November - Monday 3rd December 2018 Church Services and Regular Activities St Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Hinckley. th

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St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival 2018 2018 has been a year of change and new opportunities at St Mary’s Church: our vicar has left and we are praying for whoever our next vicar will be; we have signed up to be an Inclusive Church, restating our commitment to making God’s love for every person known; and we have been moving things around with hopes to use the church space more creatively in the new year.

However, some things don’t change and we are delighted to be able to welcome you to St Mary’s Church for our 8th Christmas Tree Festival, made possible by the numerous charities, schools, businesses and other groups who have worked so hard decorating beautiful trees for all of us to enjoy. We are grateful to everyone who has shared the gifts God has given to them, those who are creative decorators, organised planners, or practical doers moving trees around, thank you for sharing your gifts with us and the community.

We believe that sharing the trees with everyone in Hinckley echoes that first Christmas: Just as our Christmas Tree Festival is for everybody, we remember that Jesus came to earth to share the gift of God’s love with each one of us.

This year was a year of change at St Mary’s Church, but God remains unchanged. Know that whatever changes your year may have held, God’s love remains for you and for each one of us. If you would like to know more about God’s love for you, please do get in touch as we would be delighted to journey with you.

God bless us all this Christmastime.

Angela (Curate at St Mary’s Church)

St Mary’s church is open Monday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm with…

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Space to pray and reflect Fresh Fairtrade coffee and tea Local home-made cakes and treats A large selection of Fairtrade goods Hinckley’s largest second hand book stall

Our office is normally open Monday to Friday mornings.

Our St Francis Community Centre is open all week for events and activities.

Office hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9am to 3pm, Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to 12 midday.

St. Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Hinckley, LE10 1DW 01455 234241 office@stmaryshinckley.co.uk

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Events

Details (All time and talents below have been donated)

Date & Time

Preview Evening opened by the Mayor

Preview evening - all welcome. Tree Lights will be switched on at 7pm by The Mayor. Background music will be provided by St Mary’s Choirs and church band. Refreshments available to purchase. Licensed bar, raffle.

Thurs 29th Nov 6:30 - 8:30pm

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Open Church and Children’s Trail

Hinckley District Past & Present

Open Church to view the trees. Coffee Bar will be open serving hot and cold refreshments.

A Tree listing programme will be provided and an opportunity to vote for your favourite tree.

Children’s Trail available.

Traidcraft and books will be for sale as usual along with Cards for Good Causes A chance to see ‘Old Hinckley’, featuring our very popular street transformations, some carnival footage and rarely seen pictures.

Tickets: £5 available in advance and on the door.

Refreshments included in the ticket price. Bar available.

Fri 30th Nov, Sat 1st & Mon 3rd Dec 10:00 - 4:00pm Sun 2nd Dec 12:00 - 4:00pm

Friday 30th Nov 7:00 - 9:00pm

Sponsored and organised by Hinckley District Past & Present

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Demonstrations and a chance to join in - even from your seat. Provided by Debbie Gannon, Tai Chi Qigong and Holistic Health Clinic.

Saturday 1st Dec 11:30am and 1:00pm

Acoustic Music

Sally-Ann and Simon Veasey entertain while you wander through the trees.

1:30 - 3:30pm

Community Concert in Song, Dance and Drama Craft Workshop and Rock Choir Children’s Christmas Tea

A variety of musical performances brought to you by talented local groups. Tickets £3 adults. Children under 16 free.

Ticket to include tea/coffee/squash. Licensed bar, raffle, cakes.

Jointly sponsored by The Drama Academy and Tummy2Mummy Baby Scans & Midwifery Services Seasonal crafts for all ages. Rock Choir performance.

Exclusively sponsored by North Wilshire Carpets Afternoon tea amongst the trees. £3 each. Advanced tickets only. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Exclusively sponsored by Penny Price Aromatherapy

Saturday 1st Dec 7:00 - 9:00pm

Sunday 2nd Dec 12:00 - 4:00pm

Monday 3rd Dec 3:45 - 5:00pm

All tickets for events will be sold through St Mary’s Church coffee bar.

Overall sponsorship of Festival by DPD Hinckley Hub www.stmaryshinckley.co.uk

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Thursday

Preview Evening Opened by the Mayor 6.30 - 8.30pm Everyone is welcome to come along to the Preview Evening. All the tree lights will be switched on at 7pm by the Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth, Jan Kirby.

Background music will be provided by St Mary’s Choirs and Bands.

Refreshments will be available to purchase including a licensed bar and mince pies.

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St Mary’s Church is grateful to New Farm Christmas Trees for kindly donating our wonderful large tree, displayed throughout December.

We are also grateful to DPD Group, Hinckley Hub for their overall sponsorship of our Festival, for the third year running, as part of supporting their local community.

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Open Church: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday Open Church Fri 30th Nov, Sat 1st and Mon 3rd Dec 10 - 4pm, Sunday 2nd Dec 12 - 4pm Open church to view the trees. Coffee bar serving hot and cold refreshments will be open.

A tree listing programme will be provided and an opportunity to vote for your favourite tree. Suggested £2 donation per adult (unless attending a ticketed event) and free for accompanied children.

Traidcraft and books will be for sale as usual along with Cards for Good Causes.

Children’s Trail - available during festival opening times. Collect a trail sheet and hunt for the twelve bells, designed by the children of St. Mary’s. Find the twelve bells and on your way out pick up some sweets. Free activity.

All children need to be accompanied by an adult.

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Friday

Friday 30th November 7pm - 9pm @ St. Mary’s Church, Hinckley A chance to see “Old Hinckley”, featuring our very popular street transformations, some carnival footage and rarely seen pictures.

Tickets £5 available in advance and on the door.

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Saturday

Acoustic Music with Sally-Anne and Simon Veasey Come along and listen or join in the songs you know whilst you walk amongst the trees. Easy listening music. 1:30 - 3:30pm.

Tai Chi Tai Chi Demonstrations and a chance to join in - even from your seat. Provided by Debbie Gannon, Tai Chi Qigong and Holistic Health Clinic. 11:30am and 1:00pm.

Community in Concert Saturday 1st December 7pm - 9pm @ St. Mary’s Church, Hinckley

A variety of musical performances brought to you by local talented groups. An annual feature yet a changeable programme. You won’t be disappointed by the array of pop, gospel and Christmas songs, modern and traditional performed amongst the trees.

Featuring the Drama Academy Musical theatre, Drama and Dance Groups, St. Mary’s and Sketchley Hill Primary School and Free Spirit Choir.

Tickets: £3 Adult, Children under 6 free. In advance or on the door.

Raffle, Cakes, Tombola, Licensed bar available.

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Sunday

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Not only is the church open for viewing the trees and the coffee bar open for refreshments, the free children’s trail will still be available.

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Raffle Prizes Thank you to everyone who has generously donated to our raffles, drawn daily over the Festival period.

Trees Thank you to everyone who has brought in their tree to display. Whether you are an individual, community group, local business or family we hope you enjoy the Festival as much as we enjoy having you.

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Children are welcomed from 21/2 years.

If you would like to join us please get in touch or pop along to one of our classes.

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Life @ St Mary’s and St Francis.

A Community where Everybody is Welcome…..

Sunday Services (8am traditional and spoken, 10:15am lively and all ages, 6pm quiet and reflective). Uniformed organisations; Bell ringing; Choirs and Music groups; Children and Youth activities; Weddings, Christenings, Funerals; Social justice, Food bank; Street pastors, Concerts; House groups; Family Cooking; The Belles; Community and social events… There’s something at St Mary’s for everyone!

To find out more, feel welcome to get in touch with anyone on the contacts list below or pop in one Sunday for a service!

suit you. The Community Centre comprises a main hall and modern well equipped kitchen, perfect for children’s parties and family celebrations, seating up to 80 comfortably and 3 smaller rooms seating up to 20. We can provide projector, screens and flipcharts.

Modern, well equipped kitchen for buffet catering or hot food service. Enclosed side garden. Free Wi-Fi. Soft Play equipment for hire. Excellent wheelchair access. Drinks making facilities. Catering service available.

Free on site car park. Competitive hire tariffs.

Some of the activities and clubs taking place include: Parent and Tots groups; Seniors Lunch & Social Clubs; Chat n Craft group; Morning Prayer; Guides, Brownies, Rainbows; Rock Choir; Lifestyle & exercise groups; Cancer support group; Education & support groups.

Why not visit and enjoy the prayerful peace of this medieval building, light a candle to remember a loved one or enjoy Fairtrade hot drinks and home-made cakes.

(10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday).

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CONTACT DETAILS Rev’d Angela Tarry, Curate: 01455 230997 Pauline Cummins, Reader Minister: 07714 260752 Kerrie Dickins, Parish Administrator: 01455 234241 Bev Frettsome, Children’s Work: 07973 830668 Ann Wright, Treasurer: 01455 634052 Bev Henderson, Warden: 01455 635020 Don Wright, Warden: 01455 634052 Joanne Boffrey, Warden: 01455 634052

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CHRISTMAS SERVICES Sunday 2nd December - 10:15 am Christingle Service A lively interactive service filling the church with candle light from the Christingles made during the service. Raising money for the Children's Society.

Sunday 2nd December - 6 pm Advent Carol Service A traditional start to the season of Advent, with beautiful music and quiet reflections.

Thursday 13th December - 7 pm Marie Curie Lights to Remember Service A service at Christmas time to remember those we love and who are no longer with us. Raising money for Marie Curie Nurses.

Friday 14th December - 4 pm Carols Around the Tree We join with other Hinckley churches to sing around the tree in the Market Place.

Sunday 16th December - 6 pm Carols by Candlelight A beautiful candle lit service of readings and carols.

Monday 17th December - 7 pm Sing Christmas Hinckley Arrive early for this pub evening singing along to a broadcast of carols and readings from BBC Leicester Radio. The New Plough, Leicester Road, LE10 1LS Friday 21st December - 11 am Coffee, Cake and Carols Informal and fun: Delivers what it says on the tin!

Christmas Eve - 5 pm All Age Christmas Eve Service A lively celebration of Christmas with a church packed with children and the young at heart!

Christmas Eve - 11:30 pm Midnight Communion Welcome Christmas Day at this moving midnight service.

Christmas Day - 8 am Book of Common Prayer Christmas Communion A traditional service with carols.

Christmas Day - 10:15 am All Age Christmas Communion We celebrate Christmas together - do bring a present with you to show!

All held in St Mary’s Church unless stated otherwise

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