A fence adorned

Many houses have wreaths on their gates or front doors and some have decorated fences.

Loved ones are remembered.

Wreaths have also been placed on several of the graves in the churchyard in memory of loved ones.

The village hall is decorated.

A festive social evening was held in the village hall.

Christmas sparkle in the hall.

The village market had a seasonal theme and at the Monday linedancing class the dancers (mostly reindeer and Santa Clauses!) matched their steps to carols and Christmas songs instead of country tunes.

Sparkle in the church

A Christmas tree glitters in the church.

Christmas Crib

With the crib nearby.

St Mary's Porch

The church was lit by candles for the annual carol service in the church.

Candlelit pews

And the inside of St Mary's took on a magical air.

Carol singers

Traditionally on Christmas Eve a group of carol singers goes from house to house to raise money for charity. This year £252.82 was raised for the Friends of St Mary's church.

A big thankyou to everyone who took part: the generous donors, the thoughful providers of festive refreshments at strategic points along the way and of course the singers.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!