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This year, Wendover Parish Council has moved its Christmas Celebration to the first Saturday in December, instead of a weekday, so that those who work outside the parish have a better chance of being able to join in the fun. The Manor Waste’s Christmas Tree will be lit up for the first time during the event, sponsored by J Brown Funeral Services, Harry Fisk’s Christmas Trees and Ivan Cammack Opticians. Santa will be there too, so make sure anyone wanting to visit has the small fee of £2 handy.
Shed is a fully functioning organisation with a website, www.wendovershed.org.uk. Wendover Shed members have been busy making small wooden items such as bird boxes, trugs and planters to sell for their funds. Wendover Parish Council are selling Christmas Tree decorations made for them by Wendover Wood to raise funds for the planned skatepark in Wendover. Talking of Christmas Trees, pupils from local pre-schools and schools have participated in the Christmas Tree Decoration competition once again. Take a look and see who you think made the best one. The winners will be announced during the event.
If you have never attended before, this will be a good opportunity to explore the shops that stay open until 7pm. Have you taken the time to look at the lovely Christmas shop windows decorated by There will be a small stage where Wendover’s retailers? The winner local schools and choirs will of that competition will also be announced at perform, including from John Colet School. the Celebration. Last year Wendover Children’s Choir made its debut at the equivalent event and they are back There is also a small Christmas market with by popular demand. The Community Choir will stalls selling Christmas Gifts, some run by local also sing. This should set us up for the rest of organisations. Last year Wendover Shed was just December! getting going so its stall was a tombola. Now the Jane Larkham, Editor
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