2 Seasonal Events

Christmas Carols

First off was our evening of carols, mince pies & mulled wine on Wednesday 12th December.
We couldn't have wished for better weather and people were turning up in unexpected numbers. There's always a dread that no-one will turn up when you're organising something for the first time. It turned out to be a great success, though we hope to improve on it next year, learning from the lessons of this year's efforts. For a start, 6.00pm was probably too early for many, and the traffic is a nightmare at this time with commuters rushing home from work. However, we feel it is a lovely way to start off the festive spirit of Christmas.

First arrivals before 6.00pm were entertained by a display of fire dance and spectacle followed by three hand-bell ringers who gave the musical accompaniment for the first carols. Then we were all led down the lantern walk to the stables for a prayer, followed by more carols.

The crib scene set in the stables area with one of the horses, Maggie, in the stable next door (Felix kept her company in the next stable, both enjoying the extra attention) was admired, and the two youngsters featuring as Mary and Joseph gave a lovely touch to a scene that depicted the quiet isolation of parents and baby Jesus before the arrival of nearby shepherds and the Wise Men.

The pathway from Holton Lee Farmhouse to the stable yard was lit with more than a hundred little tea lights in jars and paper lanterns. The effect was quite stunning and created a safe route to and from the stables.

After carols and a few words from Sarah Lees and Wally everyone made their way back up the lantern walk to Faith House for mince pies, mulled wine and a chance to socialise. A raffle and general donations raised in excess of £100 to be shared with Holton Lee.


Christmas Lunch for helpers at the Courtyard Centre in Lytchett was held at midday on Tuesday 18th. This was another enjoyable get-together for everyone for an excellent meal; there were twenty one of us all very well catered for.