An Enchanted Forest of Real Trees

Friday 29 November - Tuesday 3 Dec 2024: Friends of St Thomas Church Christmas Tree Festival

This large community Christmas event takes place at the end of November/early December when there will be a forest of lit, decorated real Christmas trees filling the church – each sponsored by a local charity or business.  Excellent refreshments will be available daily and there will be plenty of pre-loved Christmas decorations to purchase.   Music will permeate the event with live groups playing a wide variety of seasonal tunes.  There will be a new look to the event this year too, with more space, more food, more sales tables and more trees.

The church will be open during the Lymington Town Light Up on Friday, 29 November.  Visitors will be free to wander around the trees.

Help to create the Enchanted Forest:

If you would like to take part in this wonderful and uplifting activity either as a tree sponsor or a helper with the wide range of tasks that we will need to accomplish, then please get in touch with Daphne Johnston on 01590 673740.

Showcase your business or charity with your own tree

All trees will be of the non-needle-drop Nordman variety, and we are inviting you to sponsor a tree and decorate it to your choice. Why not promote your business in this way?
If short of time, there is also the option to sponsor a tree but not to decorate it. These trees may be located in a special display in the courtyard garden.
Daily refreshments, live music, Christmas stalls, and concerts throughout will add to the festive atmosphere. 

The Milford West Gallery Quire with Reeds In Harmony will be performing on Saturday, 30 November at 6.00pm.  Tickets £10 from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Set-up on Wednesday, 27 November and Thursday, 28 November.

We do hope you will want to take part and help us to make this a truly wonderful Christmas celebration for the whole community of Lymington.
Attached is the application form. Apply early to avoid disappointment.  SORRY - SOLD OUT!!!!!

Musical events over the weekend - all free admittance except for Gala Concert:

Friday 29 November

10am Robins Choir

11.30am Ukelele Group

1pm Harmonicas

2.30pm Pilley Pipers Recorder Group

6.30pm Handbell Ringers (after the town lights switch-on)

Saturday, 30 November

10am The Flute Group

11.30am Jubilee Quartet

6pm GALA CONCERT - Milford West Gallery Choir (Tickets £10 at the door)

Sunday, 1 December

St Thomas Church Services (All Welcome):

8am Communion

9am Bubble Church

10am Choral Communion

12 noon Clarifive

2pm Cantaras Choir

5pm St Thomas Church Advent Carol Service

Monday, 2 December

10am Forestina

11.30am Forest Saxophone Quartet

Afternoon - Colten Care Choir

7pm St Thomas Choir rehearsal

Tuesday, 3 December

10.30am Clarinets

11.30am Keyhaven Recorders

1pm Brass in Harmony

2.30pm Windmill 8 Winds

Evening WI & Friends' Carol Service

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