Community groups in the East Riding village of Cherry Burton have been invited by the Friends of St Michael’s Church to each decorate their own Christmas tree, which will be displayed in Church throughout the Christmas period.
This initiative, which is hoped to raise awareness of the role of the Church at Christmas time, and to help raise funds for the Friends of St. Michael’s, has been supported by numerous local businesses, including East Yorkshire Developments, Risby Homes, and Costcutter.
Cherry Burton Pre-school is one of the local groups taking part. Children at the Pre-school have been busy for weeks making reindeer, candy canes and wreath decorations for the tree, using France as their theme. Claire Newton Pre-school Manager explained why:
“Children here at Cherry Burton Pre-school learn French as part of the varied curriculum we offer, and they really love it. We wanted to develop our children’s understanding of French further through this activity. Given the recent attacks in Paris, our French theme now has added poignancy. We wanted to use this as an occasion to promote the important values of world peace and love for our neighbours in our own small, symbolic way.”
Other community groups involved include Fairtrade & Local Produce Group, Explorers (a youth group which meets at St. Michael’s on a Sunday evening), Cherry Tots, Beaver Scouts, Cubs, Brownie Guides and Rainbow Guides.
Revd Richard, Rector at St Michael’s Church, commented:
“It is wonderful to see so many local organisations and charities getting involved. Christmas is a time for people to come together and it is so good to see our Church at the centre of this activity, and at the centre of the Cherry Burton community. I hope people will come along and see the beautiful trees displayed in a beautiful setting. Many thanks to all those groups taking part and all the Friends of St. Michael’s who organised this.”
Anyone wanting to come and see the Christmas trees is invited to visit the Church anytime during the day between now and the end of the Christmas period.
