Quite a few churches these days seem to hold Christmas Tree Festivals, and St Paul's Church in Shipley was open one evening for the viewing of trees sponsored by local clubs and charitable organisations. It was foul weather that day - snow in the morning and then heavy rain later - so I nearly didn't go, but in the end the effort was worth it. There were about thirty trees on show and the atmosphere was warm, festive and friendly. Mulled wine and mince pies were offered, though I didn't indulge.
The 'book tree' (above) was my favourite - offered by The Children's Society bookshop that featured in one of my posts last month. The one prettily covered with blue and green fairy lights (below) was from The Activity Den, a community hub for wellbeing, health and fitness.
Gingerbread men featured on the tree sponsored by our local CAP (Christians Against Poverty) debt centre. I rather liked the autumnal branch cleverly decorated with sheet music folded into angels and garlands, a rather different 'take' on the theme. It was sponsored by Shipley Recorders and Wycliffe Primary School Recorder Club - and I think it was a few of their members that were serenading the gathering from the choir stalls.
The book tree was my immediate favourite out of these, too ... very clever! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, and it prompts me to go see the Christmas Tree competition in our Black Mountain local old hotel. That's old because there's a new one in town, but I think it's not open due to damage from the hurricane.
ReplyDeleteThe trees are very nice and different ! So far I have seen so many Christmas trees (they started already end November) that I will have an overdose on Christmas and start with Easter bunnies, lol !
ReplyDeleteSame as Monica and yourself, the book tree is my favourite - such a great idea! But all of them look good, and the autumn branch is quite unusual.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you went there in spite of the weather, and shared it with us!