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In past years we were amazed by the numbers who turned up to support Christmas Carols around the Tree. However Chrristmas Eve 2025 (7 days ago) we were simply knocked over by the amazing turnout!
The total amount we raised was £454 which will be equally shared between Christian Aid and Chester Aid to the Homeless.
We hope everyone enjoyed the Carols, and would like to thank everyone involved - including some young helpers from Scotland who assisted by holding collection buckets at the carpark and moving heavy sound equipment! Also thanks must be given to those who set up with mince pies and mulled wine, and Bob for playing the piano! Many thanks also to Huw Morgan for setting up the sound system!
We hope to see you all next year!
St James' Church
Everybody at St James' Church Christleton would like to say thankyou to all those who turned up to our Christmas Eve Carols around the Tree which was as popular as ever! There was mulled wine and mince pies afterwards! During the evening we collected for the Christian Aid Middle East Fund and the total raised was £608.55p.
Your help is so vital right now with the effects of the cold winter, hunger and disease, as it takes hold of the 2 million exhausted & displaced population. Gazans are sheltering in tents, under extremely dangerous building shells and some are even sleeping in the freezing cold open-air. Please follow the link below to get a clearer understanding about Christian Aid and their work under such heart-breaking circumstances.
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/gaza-appeal
Thankyou so much once again.
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