FRENSHAM CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 

Festive trees will fill St Mary's Church for the third Frensham Christmas Tree Festival over the weekend of 7th and 8th December. Opening times are from 11am to 6pm on the Saturday and from 11am to 5.30pm on the Sunday. Admission is £3 for adults, 50p for 5 - 16 year olds, and free for children under 5.

Traditionally decorated trees, trees reflecting groups or businesses, and themed trees based on a 'play on words', such as Vest-Tree, Electricit-Tree, and lots more. 40+ imaginatively decorated trees on show. Light refreshments served in the newly-opened church hall, including mince pies and gingerbread Christmas Trees. Proceeds from the Festival split between the church: towards fitting out the new church hall - and charities nominated by the decorators of the three most popular trees as judged by visitors. More information from Harry and Liz Glover on 01252 797827.

At 3pm and 6.30pm 

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

with seasonal readings

Tilford Bach Society's traditonal Christmas celebration at Tilford Parish Church. Carols sung by the London Handel Singers directed by Adrian Butterfield (the afternoon performance will include singing by pupils of local schools). Mulled wine and mincepies will be available. 

Entrance: £7; students £3. Pay at the door or on line - see Tilford Bach Society website. 

'ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT'

A feast of carols from the Choirs of St Thomas-on-The-Bourne Church - Director Robert Lewis.  Organist Julian Cooper. Entrance: Adult £8; children free.

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Concert presented by the Waverley Singers, with Christmas music, readings and audience carols. Includes works by Gardner, Holst, Sargent, Wilcocks, Wickes, Matthias. Conductor Richard Pearce; Organist James McVinnie.

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