Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival
Nov 11th, 2009 | By Carolyn Keene | Isle of Wight News From The Island Pulse
This year Brighstone’s 13th Christmas Tree Festival will run from 10th to the 13th December 2009.
The organisers of the annual Christmas Tree Festival are delighted that Sally Taylor MBE of BBC’s South Today will be lighting the “Tree of Joy” at Brighstone Methodist Church on the 10th December and all are invited to join in the carols.
A range of impressively decorated trees from individuals and groups around the island will be displayed at various venues. Viewing times will be from 10am till 5pm and there will be evening events as well (see program below). Entry is free but any donations in appreciation of the beauty of the exhibition are given to charity.
Craft Fairs, Information Fairs, School Chistmas Fairs and don’t miss the special concerts on the Friday and Sunday.
The first “Stars of Wonder” concert will be a festive ‘compote’ to suit all tastes in aid of island charity “Love Russia”; the second will see the Sandown and Shanklin Military Band presenting a concert in aid of “Help for Heroes”. Many who came to watch them in the summer will welcome the return of this versatile and talented band. Both concerts are in St Mary’s Church and start at 7pm. It is advisable to arrive early as seats are filled quickly.
Wednesday December 9th:
7.00pm Hospice Tree Lighting Service – Brighstone Church
Thursday December 10th:
3.45pm Carols and the lighting of the “Tree of Joy” by
TV celebrity Sally Taylor MBE from BBC TV “South Today”
- Methodist Church
Friday December 11th:
10.00am -4.00pm Christmas Gift & Craft Fair – Scout Centre
11.00am – 4.00pm Community Advice Network by village shop
4.00pm Carols with “The Village Society” – Wilberforce Hall
7.00pm Stars of Wonder Concert – Brighstone Church
A Musical Concert full of festive flavour and Variety
(in aid of “Love Russia”)
Saturday December 12th:
1.00 – 4.00pm Brighstone School Christmas Fair – at the School
2.30pm The Credorer Ensemble.
Seasonal Instrumental Music – Brighstone Church
4.30pm – View the trees and enjoy Brook Choir singing
Christmas Carols – Mottistone Church
Sunday December 13th:
2.30pm The Rhymes & Chimes of Christmas – Brighstone Church
4.30pm Closing Festival Service for Mottistone Church
7.00pm Sandown & Shanklin Military Band Concert
In aid of “Help for Heroes”
Monday December 14th:
1.00pm Brighstone School – A Tudor Christmas Nativity – Brighstone Church.
Sunday December 20th:
10.15am BIG Worship followed by
10.45am United Carol Service – Brighstone Church
3.00pm Carol Service – Brook Church (seasonal refreshments)
7.00pm Mission to Seafarers Carol Concert – Brighstone Church
Thursday, Christmas Eve
5.00pm Christingle Service – Brook Church
6.30pm Family Carol Service – Brighstone Church
11.30pm The First Christmas Communion – Mottistone Church
Friday Christmas Day
8.00am Holy Communion – Brighstone Church
10.00am – Brighstone Church -Family Service
10.30am Family Service – Methodist Church
Sunday, December 27th:
10.45am United Family Service – Brighstone Church
Sunday, January 3rd
10.30am Christingle Service – Brighstone Church
So there is something for everyone so do come and join in the fun at Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival. View images from last years festival here:
[...] The organisers of the annual Christmas Tree Festival are delighted that Sally Taylor MBE of BBC’s South Today will be lighting the “Tree of Joy” at Brighstone Methodist Church on the 10th December and all are invited to join in the carols. More details from the Island Pulse here: [...]