It’s that time of year when people of all ages can show off their festive creativity and take part in an annual Tamworth tradition by decorating a Christmas tree for St Editha’s Church.
Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts and Events team have joined with St Editha’s Church to invite businesses, community groups, charities, individuals and schools to come along and join in with one of the most popular Christmas events in Tamworth. This is an opportunity for organisations to use their creative flair and at the same time publicise their organisation/business. The town’s Christmas lights are turned on over the weekend of the festival, where there is an expected footfall of up to 8,000 people.
This year’s Christmas Tree Festival takes place from Friday, November 22 to Friday, November 29 between 9am and 5pm. Members of the public can buy a token and vote for their favourite tree. The winners of each category are announced at the end of the Festival.
The popular tradition coincides with the switching on of the Christmas lights in St Editha’s Square on Sunday, November 24 and raises valuable funds for the church.
Anyone can take part in the event, whether it’s a local business, a school or community group looking to promote their work or an individual who just loves Christmas. A space in the church costs £10 and people bring their own trees; real, artificial or other.
Trees can be decorated in any way, including traditional, themed or reflective of the business or group. Please note the church cannot supply mains power so any lights must be battery operated.
Decorating will take place on Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22 between 9am and 3pm. The Christmas Tree Festival will then be open to the public until Thursday, November 28, including throughout the Christmas lights switch-on event on Sunday, November 24.
Application forms to take part in the Christmas Tree Festival are available from the Parish Office at 29 Church Street, Tamworth, St Editha’s Church book shop or via email at [email protected]. Or for more information, please contact the Parish Office on 01827 68339.
