Great fun was had by all at our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to mark the start of Advent. It was a superb occasion with a hall full of adults and children singing lustily and enjoying themselves.
Starting with the lights on the tree outside being turned on and singing a couple of carols, everyone then moved into the hall. Here a vast selection community chosen Carols were sung while all enjoyed mulled wine, mince pies and festive fare for the adults, and warm fruit drinks, Christmas cookies, bananas and apples for the children.
The children also greatly enjoyed the Christmas crafts, and the telling of the nativity storytelling in the church in torchlight.
Thank you to Connect and all the willing helpers who made the evening such an astounding success!
There was also an opportunity to give to our Advent and Christmas Charity The Bethany Trust: Bethany Christian Trust – Ending homelessness in Scotland, one person at a time