We invite friends, families, schools and organisations, Church Hall users, businesses in the town and those who are in sympathy with the restoration of this beautiful church to exhibit a small decorated tree in the SIXTEENTH CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL and make it the best ever.
We feel that a real tree of 3 to 4 feet in height would be suitable. We are able to supply stands and if you would like us to order a tree for us, please indicate on the enclosed form and include a cheque for £25. In previous years, visitors have commented on the lovely sent as well as the magical sight which greeted them as they entered the church.
Suggestions for decoration include Christmas Carol or song, a colour theme or something specifically connected with the exhibitor. We have an electrical supply to plug lights into. For businesses this is an inexpensive way to advertise and also to support the church.
Setting up will take place on Wednesday 11th December and Thursday 12th December between 2-5pm and the Festival will be open to visitors from 13th to 22ndDecember.
Trees remain the property of the exhibitor but most people are happy to leave them in the church throughout the Christmas period. If you want to remove a tree would you tell us so that we can arrange a time.
There will be a small prize for the favourite tree chosen by visitors.
Rules for exhibiting in the festival:
- Print and return the form below with payment for a tree by Tuesday 26th November to Janet Reid – address details on form.
- Ensure you are able to decorate your tree between 2-5pm on either Wednesday 11th or Thursday 12th December.
- Decorations will need to be removed by the end of 5th January. The church will be open on that day from 2-5pm to enable that. Please note that any decorations not collected by 5pm on 5th January will be disposed of.
- Participants may either take their tree home (by the end of 5th January) or leave it in situ to be disposed of by the church in an environmental way.
- Any damage or loss to the trees or decorations during the event is at the participant’s own risk with no liability to the church.
Further enquiries can be made to:
Mrs. Janet Reid, 07854 132677 (Chair)
Mrs. Lowis at bimlowis@gmail.com (Treasurer)
If anyone would like to offer to help sit in the church as a welcomer during the festival please contact Janet Reid and she would be delighted to add you to the rota!
The Friends of St. George’s Ramsgate
Restoration Appeal
St. George's Church Ramsgate 