A Christmassy All Saints' Church provided the backdrop for the annual Downton Band Christmas Concert. Villagers gathered to enjoy Christmas music old and new, including the medieval "Gaudete", "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" from the 1950s and from 1989 was "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Medley". The Band took requests for Christmas carols from the audience, and everyone joined in these well loved tunes. There was even some lively participation in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"!

During the interval, there was the traditional raffle, along with mulled wine and mince pies. A retiring collection was shared between the Band and the upkeep of the Church, and gifts were collected for the women and children at the Women's Refuge.

A great time was had by all! We're already looking forward to next year's concert.