The church was spectacularly lit with 100 candles, lasers, computer controlled lighting and 1,500 fairy lights for our popular village Candlit Concert which included musical numbers from Mary Poppins, Whistle Down the Wind and Spamalot in addition to well known Christmas songs.
Our Christmas Family Service was led by the children of the Junior Church. It included a comedy nativity play called 'Strictly Come Jesus' which was especially written for the Junior Church by Steve Moss based on the popular TV show of a similiar name! The extremely amusing script and Steve's excellent Bruice Forsight impersonation had the congregation roaring with laughter.
However the highlight of the concert, certainly for the children, was the entrance of Santa Claus, who came laden with sweets. This year's special effects included a heavy fall of snow from the roof of the church! After the concert there was a delicious buffet for all the audience.
Over the years we've sung in sub-zero temperatures, wind, fog and even snow. However we've always been luckily that it hasn't rained - and this year was no exception. Despite the wet weather over the previous few days, the rain cleared up and we enjoyed a dry evening. Over thirty children and parents turned out and we collected £120. Afterwards the singers enjoyed hot chocolate, mince pies and mulled wine! Thank you to everyone who donated so generously.
We also went carol singing around the village. This is the 24th consecutive year that we have been carol singing in Bladon.
