Burwash

Christmas Trees: The St Bartholomew’s Church Christmas tree festival begins today with a preview evening at 7pm. Entry is £5 payable at the door, mulled wine and mince pies will be served. The church will be lit by dozens of Christmas trees decorated by different village organisations. The festival will open again tomorrow from 10am to 4pm. Refreshments will be available and a raffle will be held and a produce stall. Music will be played during the day. On Sunday the festival will be from 10am to 5pm. Again music, refreshments and raffle. The festival will close with an informal carol concert and all are welcome to join in. Entry on Saturday and Sunday is free.

Xmas Bazaar: The Church of Christ the King will be holding their annual Christmas bazaar tomorrow afternoon, at the Burwash village hall. This annual event is always one to visit as they have good quality gifts, etc for sale. There will be a raffle, tombola, cakes, books & games and much more. Do go along, refreshments will also be available.

Toy & Crib service: On Sunday morning the there will be the annual toy & crib service in St Bartholomew’s church. at 10am. This lovely service when toys and donations are collected fro the Chichester Diocesan Association for Family support work. This special service will be followed by refreshments and time to chat. New toys will go to those families who unfortunately find Christmas and birthdays a very stressful time. Good secondhand toys will are added to the charity’s resources for their work in the Play therapy and Day Out sessions throughout the year. During the service the blessing of the crib will take place and children will be invited to take their toy offering to the crib.