Lantern Parade & Christmas Lights Switch-on

Thank you everyone, especially children, who made the Lantern Parade and Christmas tree lights switch-on such a great event.

One parade wound its way down from the school to the town hall, while another came up from West Street, following the trailer carrying Father Christmas’s illuminated reindeer. Choosing the best lantern was hard but Father Christmas chose Elli, and so it was she who had the honour of climbing the ladder to switch on the Christmas tree lights.

The Christmas bauble colouring competition was popular. The winners were: pre-school, Reuben Forrester; infants, Luna Scaife; juniors, Mason Williams; seniors Logan Williams. Ilchester and District Community Association organised the event. Thanks to Graham Pope for the reindeer trailer, Lucy at The Bull for hosting lantern workshops in the skittles alley in the run-up to the parade, and Paul and Jane Simpson and Rose for running the hot dog stand.

A warm welcome awaits you at St. Mary Major

You will be welcomed by Christmas trees as soon as you step into the church of St Mary Major. Groups who have decorated their “own” tree include Ilchester History Group, Rainbows and Brownies and Ilchester Community School. The Ilchester Arms and Just Maria have also joined in.

Posted by Tina Rowe