Christmas is officially coming to Horncastle this weekend with a huge range of activities and events for all the family.
The festivities will kick off on Friday 6 December, 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church with its popular FREE annual Christmas Carol Concert. The Banovallum Singers will provide Christmassy musical entertainment with a chance for everyone to join in their favourite Christmas Carols. Admission is free and includes refreshments.
St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival will once again fling open its doors on Saturday 7th from 10am to 4pm with more than 100 Christmas trees and trimmings donated by local businesses, schools and organisations. They are all decorated to the theme of a Christmas Carol or song.
Revd Canon Charles Patrick said: “It is lovely to see so much support for this event, seeing the schools, businesses and residents coming together to create something special within St Mary's.
And with the Horncastle Christmas Market taking place on the Sunday 8th from 11am - 4pm as well, the town can really look forward to a spectacular weekend."
Pupils at Horncastle Primary School have created tiny snowflakes to cascade from the pillar, creating a magical wintery wonderland within the church and students at Banovallum School are also playing their part, busy creating a spectacular showpiece to be displayed at the entrance.
Stalls ranging from chocolate brownies to brass ornaments, from toys to jumpers and hats will be hosted by local businesses, with a steam powered fairground organ, Banovallum Brass, and much more.
To round off the weekend celebrations, the Big Sing will be held at 4pm on Sunday in St Mary’s church.