DON’T MISS

THE SPECTACULAR 18th BRIGHSTONE CHRISTMAS TREEFESTIVAL

Viewing from 11th – 14th December 2014 10am - 5pm

Almost£80,000 raised for charities to date. Over 130“theme decorated” trees.

FREE ENTRY

In Brighstone - St Mary's Church, The Methodist Church, Wilberforce Hall,The Reading Room,

The Three Bishops Public House, and Mottistone Church.

NB. Sunday viewing after services in St Mary’s the Methodist Church. Other venues open.

Allfreely given donations to local and national charities.

Wed, Dec 10th 7.00pmCarolslighting of “The IoW Hospice Tree”with Jo Blackburn CEO of Earl Mountbatten Hospice, and with Cllrs Ian Ward and Charles Chapman,Chairman and Vice Chairman Isle of Wight Council- Brighstone Church

Thurs, Dec 11th 3.30pmCarols with Brighstone School lighting of the “Tree of Light”

by Cllr Bob Seely- Brighstone Methodist Church.

Fri .Dec 12th 10am to 4pm Christmas Gift & Craft Fair - Brighstone Scout Centre

4pm Join in the Carols with the Village Society - Wilberforce Hall

7.30pm A Concert of Christmas Carols Old & New with combined choirs

including the Brighstone Belles- Brighstone Church

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Sat Dec 13th 1pm to 4pm Brighstone School Christmas Fair in the School.

2.30pm The Credorer Ensemble- Brighstone Church.

4.30pm Carols, Handbell Ringing and Crib blessingin the presence of

Claire Locke, Isle of Wight High Sheriff - Mottistone Church.

Sun, Dec 14th 2.00pm The “Rhymes and Chimes of Christmas” - Brighstone Church

7.00pm “Stars of Wonder Concert” – Brighstone Church

A superb festive musical “compote” to suit all tastes. In aid of “Love Russia”

a Charity providing relief of poverty, suffering and distress, committed to improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned children young people in Russia.

Tues, Dec 16th 7.00pm A Folky Christmas Concert with the Slipshod Singers

and Brighstone Barnacles – Brighstone Church

Fri. Dec 19th 7.30pm Christmas Carol Concert with Ryde Chorus- Brighstone Church

Sat, Dec 20th 7.30pm Military Band Concert with Sandown & Shanklin Military Band

in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity - Brighstone Church

In the presence of Lieutenant Colonel Sir Guy Acland Bt LVO DL

Chairman. Isle of Wight ABF Fundraising Committee

Lacemaking Exhibition Mini Market Cake Raffles

Mulled Wine & Roast Chestnuts Winter BBQ Mini Tree Competition

Refreshments at various locations. A great day out for all the family.

OnSaturday, Dec 13th Soup & Crusty Breadwill be served in the Scout Centre 12.00 – 2.30pm

NB. Christmas Trees will remain in St Mary’sand the Methodist ChurchtillBoxing Day.

Full program viewable at

THERE’S A LOT GOING ON, SO DO COME ALONG AND JOIN THE FUN

AND BE ASSURED OF A WARM "CHRISTMAS-Y" WELCOME.

Further information contactChris Goodman (Organiser) on 741166 (answerphone available)

or on 07808-132585 (Mobile) or e-mail: