As part of the Adare Christmas Festival, St Nicholas Church are hosting a Christmas Tree Festival on the weekends of 7th/ 8th and 14th/15th December.
We are currently inviting individuals, clubs, organisation and businesses to be part of this festival by entering a Christmas Tree with a title that reflects their organisation or craft. These will be Christmas trees with a difference and entry is free. We are encouraging everyone to consider recycling, upcycling and sustainability in their entry, but no fresh trees should be used. No idea too small or too big - knit, build, make, design, the sky is the limit - most of all we want everyone to have fun and be creative.
There are several ways to get involved, we will be looking for volunteers to help with teas, stewarding, set-up etc. During the festival we will host a Christmas themed shop and we would really appreciate contributions of jams, chutneys, Christmas wreaths and any Christmas related products.
The Tree Festival will be open to the public over the two weekends with an entrance fee of €5 or €10 including afternoon tea.
Those who wish to enter a tree on behalf of a business, club or as an individual should do so by 22 November please. Details required are
Contact name
Name of Entry,
Name of club or business if applicable,
Contact details email and number
There will be a Christmas Stall with items for sale and we would welcome donations of Jams, Chutneys, Christmas Puddings, Christmas wreaths or centre pieces or crafted decorations.
Items for a Raffle please, all the usual items. We are making hampers too so items for that. If you're involved in a business you might like to donate a voucher or some appropriate item.
Manual help needed on December 2nd at 6pm for setting up of boards etc and general lifting and carrying.
Volunteers needed over the weekend of 7th/8th and 14th/15th for helping with teas, stewarding in church etc. Please let us know which day/days you are available.
Tray Bakes. No large cakes or tarts please,
For further details contact:
Meriel Clarke – 087 263 4110, Janet Bray – 086 3996689, Janet Ryan – 087 2226771