Hundreds of people are expected to attend Peasedown St John’s fifth Christmas in the Park next Saturday, with a commemoration to the start of World War I planned as part of the event.
Organised by members of the award-winning Party in the Park festival team, Christmas in the Park will feature live music and carols from the 20-piece Bath Spa Brass Band, hot food and drink, and a visit from Father Christmas.
Sing-a-longs will be led by singer Chloe Veale, and the event compered by local councillor, Nathan Hartley.
This year, to commemorate the centenary of the start of World War I, Peasedown Christians Together will perform ‘Christmas Nativity 1914’ – a short play that showcases life in the trenches on that famous Christmas Day when both sides of the conflict stopped fighting to play football.
Jo Davis is one of the organisers. She commented: “With this being our fifth Christmas in the Park, it’s really become a key part of the festive season, with many families planning their holidays and seasonal adventures around the event.
“Every year, the team try to create a magical event so everyone goes home feeling just a bit more excited about Christmas. Whether it’s Santa’s Grotto, Christmas music, mulled wine or even snow – we have something for everyone.”
The festivities are being sponsored by Bath Audi, Michael Gould Estate Agents, Bijok Associates, Valley View Garage, Bluebird Care, Bath Theatrical Costume Hire and Norton Radstock College.
“The support from the community has been great”, said another of the organisers, Karen Walker.
“The cost of putting on such an event isn’t cheap, but thanks to the financial generosity of these organisations, we’re able to host a magical occasion that won’t be forgotten in a while.
“In fact, the support from the community, whether it’s from businesses, organisations or residents themselves, has enabled us to reach this December’s milestone.
“This upcoming Christmas in the Park is the 10th event organised by the team. A fantastic achievement for Peasedown.”
For more details contact Fundraising Manager, Mike Auton on 07862 253514 or email [email protected].
Christmas in the Park is a family event, for people of all ages, on Saturday 20th December, from 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm at Beacon Hall, Peasedown St John.
The Chairman of Peasedown St John Parish Council, Cllr Andrew Fraser will also be taking part in the Christmas fun.
Event-goers are asked to wrap up warm and bring a torch. The event will take place inside if wet. Children are invited to come along dressed as a shepherd or angel.
The PA for the event will be provided by St John’s Church.
