Why not start your celebrations this year with the true meaning of Christmas? Join us for Astbury’s Live Nativity, a much-loved community event, looked forward to each year as the highlight of the season.

Our journey begins at Glebe Farm where we are greeted by the Centurion who orders us to go to Bethlehem.

We follow the star through the village in the footsteps of Mary, Joseph and their faithful donkey so that we too become part of the story of the first Christmas. We are guided on the way by some smelly shepherds and angels encourage us to keep going. A grumpy inn-keeper tells us there is no room at the inn. Don’t let him put you off … Bethlehem is in sight! We sing carols to keep our spirits up and anticipate with excitement who we shall find at the end of our journey. The stable scene in church awaits us and we watch the arrival of the three Kings as they bring their gifts. Once again, the age-old story is complete, and we raise our voices together to welcome the Christ-child. As we refresh ourselves with hot chocolate or mulled wine and a mince pie, we can rest assured that we have remembered and celebrated the real reason for the season.

We meet at Glebe Farm from 6pm, ready to start our journey at 6.30 pm.

Pre-booking is essential for this event. Tickets are available from the online booking page.

· Use the QR codes on the poster download below

· Click the date links below or copy the web address

For 15th December     https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/NTU5OS0xMA/t

For 16th December    https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/NTU5OS0xMQ/t

Adult tickets are £6 each, under16’s tickets are £3 each

A Family ticket for two adults and two children is £15

Small booking fees apply. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

If you are unable to book online, tickets may be purchased at church after any 11am Sunday service.