News from Smeeton Westerby – Dec 2024
Well, Christmas has certainly now arrived in Smeeton! How lovely to see the decorations starting to be put up both in and outside of the houses. It certainly brings Christmas cheer to the village.
We started our celebrations with our Christmas Fayre. It was lovely to see the childrens’ faces as they dragged their parents through the tables and stalls to visit Santa. This year we welcomed some new stall holders as well as those that have been coming for some time. The aim of the afternoon, was not to make lots of money but to make it accessible to all and to have fun and this we certainly did.
Then on Thursday 5 December, The Kibworth Ladies Choir brought their Christmas Concert to Christ Church. It was positively beautiful and our candlelit church made the perfect setting. The audience, who had braved the blustery weather, all had the best of times and were very complimentary.
The last time we held such a candlelit evening, was for our Choral Evensong with the talented Tudor Choir back in November. Nearly 100 people attended that event and once again, it was so well received.
Christ Church
On Sunday 15 Decemberwe are holding our Family, All Age Christmas Service at 10am. This is a short informal service to which everyone is most welcome.
Then on Sunday 22 December, 6.30pm, it’s Carols with Brass, played for us by The Oddfellows Brass Band. This is always a lovely event and one not to miss.
Next, we have our Crib Service on Tuesday 24 December, 4pm when we invite all of the children to dress up and take part in the service if they would like to. Again, it is a lovely way to start Christmas.
The Kings Head
On Saturday 14 December is the GEMS Cherry Christmas Quiz. Tickets are going really fast, so ring up asap to book your place! Then on Sunday 15 December, there is a charity mince pie making competition! So bring along your finest mince pie creations for judging.
Friday 20 December, there is live blues music from HubCaps and Friends,another evening not to miss.
On Saturday 25 January itis Burns’s Night Supper Evening, when you will be treated to haggis and whisky aplenty! For more details go to The Kings Head website or Facebook page, ring Edd and Andy on 0116 279 2676 or just pop in!
Janet Gilbert
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