Joint Christmas Fete for Hadley and Wellington parishes on Saturday 2nd December

“Hadley’s Best Christmas Fete in years!” That’s the promise of Father Stuart Howes, Vicar of the twin parishes of Christ Church in Wellington and of Holy Trinity in Hadley.

“I’m confident this will be the best Christmas fete we’ll have had in several years. I say this because last year’s fete was a great success but with all the extra hard work parishioners have put into organising this year’s fete, I feel certain this one will be even bigger and better. This is because our members were working on it all year, making Christmas items and craft items to be sold at the fete and arranging the stalls and events all year.”

He went on to say: “There'll be fantastic events and features inside and outside the church. There’s a special Angel Corner with the Angel stained glass window, an angel trail in the church, with free angel brooches for visitors, there’ll be live music including the Telford Ensemble, organ music and more.

“Food will be available including hot soup and festive treats,  there’s a Christmas-themed tombola, a cake stall and craft stalls so visitors can snap up bargains as they’ll make excellent stocking fillers, there’ll be handmade baubles, cards and knitted items.”

He added: “This is a combined Christmas Fete shared by the joint parishes of Christ Church Wellington and Holy Trinity Hadley. The Fete takes place at Holy Trinity on Saturday Second of December and everyone from both parishes, church members and public are warmly welcomed. There’s free car parking near the church in Hadley centre.

“We know times are tough for many in our parishes so we extend an invitation to everyone young and old to come and participate in an event we’re sure will spread the magic and true message of Christmas to all. And please remember, our two churches are for everyone in our parishes, members or not, so please come along and see what we are doing.”

The fete takes place on Saturday 2nd December from noon until 4pm.