Christmas Tree Festival

for 2 days, 3 hours
St John the Evangelist Mill Street/Bridge Street Derby
Mill Street Derby, DE1 1DY, United Kingdom

We are again having a Christmas Tree Festival here at St Johns. Come and visit us to view a number of trees from members of the congregation, local uniformed groups and organisations that are friends of the church. This year we are raising money for the church and for Headway (Derby)
We will have a visit from Santa on the Saturday afternoon - he will be with us between 2pm-4pm - for a small donation all children will get a gift.
The children will also be able to write to him with their Christmas wishes, post at St John's and if their address is included then the elfs will reply.
We also have a colouring competition for them and a quiz to look for things at the festival - with prizes
We will be serving teas/coffees and of course cake.
We will also have a raffle.
And on the Saturday there will be a concert by The Derby City Singers & Voices Ensemble at 7.30pm
Trees can be viewed:
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Monday 10am - 13:00

St John the Evangelist Mill Street/Bridge Street Derby

Welcome....St John's has been central to Derby's 'West End' for nearly 200 years. We pride ourselves in being a welcoming and inclusive church and would love you to join us for a service or one of our other activities or events

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Claire Warsop

Church Warden
07870132201

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Christmas Tree Festival

for 2 days, 3 hours
St John the Evangelist Mill Street/Bridge Street Derby
Mill Street Derby, DE1 1DY, United Kingdom

We are again having a Christmas Tree Festival here at St Johns. Come and visit us to view a number of trees from members of the congregation, local uniformed groups and organisations that are friends of the church. This year we are raising money for the church and for Headway (Derby)
We will have a visit from Santa on the Saturday afternoon - he will be with us between 2pm-4pm - for a small donation all children will get a gift.
The children will also be able to write to him with their Christmas wishes, post at St John's and if their address is included then the elfs will reply.
We also have a colouring competition for them and a quiz to look for things at the festival - with prizes
We will be serving teas/coffees and of course cake.
We will also have a raffle.
And on the Saturday there will be a concert by The Derby City Singers & Voices Ensemble at 7.30pm
Trees can be viewed:
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Monday 10am - 13:00

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Derby: St John the Evangelist is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Derby’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Claire Warsop (07870132201) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."