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Annual Christmas Tree Festival promises A touch of Magic!
St Paul's Church in the heart of Bedford will be resplendent again in early December when 70 trees will be decorated by local schools, business and
community groups to the theme, 'The Magic of Christmas'.
The Bedford Christmas Tree Festival runs this year from December 4th-8th and is jointly organised by the Bedford Hospital Charity and St
Paul's church. The festival has become an anticipated and much-loved event by the local community and marks the start of the run up to Christmas for
many. Entry is £3 and free for children under 16. (Tickets available on the door).
In addition to the tree displays, there is a competition for children, the opportunity to vote on your favourite tree, a raffle and cafe serving light
refreshments throughout the event.
The traditional Friday night concert (Friday December 6th) will be performed by the Amici Music Woodwind Ensemble, to the backdrop of tree lights glowing
inside the Grade I listed interior. The programme will include pieces by Handel and Mozart as well as seasonal favourites.
Tickets (£20) can be purchased online
, by phone 01234 783181 or by email
festivalconcert@stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk
If you fancy a glass of fizz and a private viewing of the trees, why not buy a ticket for Fizz at the Festival? Tickets at £10 can be purchased by phone
01234 340163 (10 - 4pm Monday to Friday) or by emailing fizzatthefestival@stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk.
If you are interested in volunteering at the event, please email treefestival@stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk.
The annual tree festival receives support from a number if sponsors, including Jayne Beard Associates which is kindly sponsoring the festival again in memory
of Jayne Beard, a former Chair of the Bedford Hospital Charity. Last year saw a record £24,000 raised over the five days, shared between the Bedford Hospital's
children's cancer services appeal and the running of St Paul's and its outreach within the community.
For news and updates please follow the event Facebook page, facebook.com/bedfordchristmastreefestival or the
church Facebook page, facebook.com/stpaulschurchbedford.
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