The Festival will be open to visitors on Saturday 28 Nov 11.00 am – 5.00 pm and Sunday 29 Nov 11.00 am – 5.00 pm, and is free to enter or visit.We are now welcoming entries from individuals and groups, in both adult and child categories. Complete the online entry form now.Entries can be made from any material; decorated traditionally or with a fun, novel or interesting theme;.Set up your tree on Wed 25 Nov 6.00 – 8.00 pm or Thurs 26 Nov 6.00 – 8.00 pm.Don't forget to give your Tree, Wreath or Angels a fun or seasonal title: we will use it in the Programme and for voting! For any further questions please contact:Jane Oakes on janemaryoakes@gmail.com / 07740 282 387
Our Christmas Tree Festival winners are...Children's Wreath: 🟣My Hamma Bead Christmas - Lydia WoodsChildren's Group Wreath: 🔵Ginger Bread Kisses and Candy Cane Wishes - 1st Waterbeach RainbowsAdult Wreath: 🟡Crochet-mas - Catriona ShippAdult Group Wreath: 🟠Smells and Colours of Christmas - Waterbeach WIChildren's Tree: 🔴Strict-tree come dancing - Charlotte MacDonaldChildren's Group Tree: 🟡A Forest School Christmas - Herons' PreschoolAdult Tree: 🟣Afternoon Tea - Susan WilkinAdult Group Tree: 🟢Snow Bells - Beach BellringersJudge's Special Mentions: 🔴The Jolly Roll Christmas Tree - Waterbeach Community Playgroup🟠Smells and Colours of Christmas - Waterbeach WI
As well as Christmas Trees, seasonal wreaths will feature in this year’s Festival in beautiful Landbeach parish church. Whether you are Crafty or Clunky, pitch in – on your own or with your group to join in the festivi-trees! Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November; All Saints’ Church, LandbeachAmusing titles or themes for Trees or Wreaths add to the festive fun: a Pan-Tree; Chemistree; and Mys-tree [Harry Potter] have featured. Previous years have seen thoughtful, seasonal themes: ‘Bee Kind’ and a Food-Bank Tree among them. Many contributions have had an Eco, Sustainability or Vintage aspect. ‘Trees’ can be real, imitation, or created from other materials: egg-boxes and a maypole have been the basis for some very successful entries! Battery-powered lights are a ‘must’ so that everything can have some magical and mystical sparkle. Full details about size and other features are listed on the online entry form, or download the pdf at the bottom of this page.Any questions can be answered by Jane on janemaryoakes@gmail.com Everyone is welcome; admission is free. Any donations raised will support the Community Food Cupboard, plus the Warm Hub and Community Lunches which take place at the church on most Wednesdays. Refreshments will be on sale at the Christmas Tree Festival, again, in seasonal style, and you can even vote for your favourite trees! All entry forms must arrive by Sunday 23 November. Now is a good time to explore ideas and find resources! Creativity and Fun are keynotes, wherever you are coming from: you don’t have to be ‘local’. Deliver trees to this respected old church on the evening of Wed 26 or Thurs 27 Nov (6-8pm). Park at the Village Hall, CB25 9FD and Find us here. Can you give an hour or two to helping with this event? We need people who can help visitors find their way round and get the votes in for their favourite trees. Even if you can spare just an hour, please get in touch with janemaryoakes@gmail.com
Free one-hour workshops to make wreaths for all seasons, using sustainable or low-cost materials.At All Saints’ Church, Landbeach, as part of the Harvest Festival weekend. Choose your workshop session:Saturday 20 September, 10.30 - 11.30am - FULLY BOOKEDSaturday 20 September, 2.00 - 3.00pm - FULLY BOOKEDSunday 21 September, 2.00 - 3.00pm - FEW SPACES LEFTPlease arrive half an hour early for refreshments and enrolment, i.e. please arrive at 1.30 pm for 2pm start. Prebooking is essential but the event is free, with donations welcomed. For further info, and bookings, contact Angela Brown on angelastoryteller@gmail.com or 07884465648 .All are welcome, children over age 8 may attend if accompanied by a responsible adult! Please bring your own scissors, pliers and apron. Parking is at Landbeach Village Hall only.There will also be cream teas available for a small charge. We will look at three ways to make 20cm diameter door-wreaths suitable for Harvest/Creationtide. Some of the materials will be naturally sourced - handwashing will be available. Be inspired to create wreaths for other seasons and events, too; why not make a Christmas Wreath and enter it in our Christmas Tree Festival on 29-30 November?All funds raised will help to support All Saints', including the Community Lunches and Community Food Cupboard.
