Many local
families ventured out on a dark and chilly evening to
enjoy our annual Christmas community event. There was
plenty to entertain adults and children alike in a
relaxed and informal party atmosphere, with food and
drink, games and gifts, tombola and raffles all on offer
at the stalls in the side aisles. Father Christmas took
time out of his busy schedule to make a flying visit to
see the children, and ‘Mr Bubbles’ the balloon modeller
was kept busy making bespoke balloons, with many of the
children having great fun seeing how high their balloons
would float above the warm air vents at the front of the
nave.
Throughout the evening seasonal music was provided by
Moulton 77 Brass Band, and St Matthew’s Church Choir
sang Christmas carols and led the community carol
singing.
Although one of our major fundraising events, the Fayre
is also an opportunity for us at St Matthew’s to welcome
in, and enjoy the company of, the wider Kingsley
community, many of whom would not ordinarily come into
St Matthew’s Church; this event enables them an
opportunity to make that first step through our door.
Please find below a selection of photos.
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