The Christmas tree festival at Fakenham Parish Church raised a total of £31,000, which was shared between the charities taking part and the church itself. The 23rd annual festival featured 53 trees, all donated by Fakenham Garden Centre and decorated by volunteers from the participating charities. The event, sponsored by the Rotary Club and Hayes and Storr Solicitors, ran from November 30 to December 8 and included various fundraising activities such as a cafe, stalls, tombola, and raffle. The charities raised over £16,000, while the church raised £15277. The funds raised by the church will go towards improving the church entrance, making it more accessible for everyone, including those with prams or wheelchairs. The improvements are expected to begin in January, and the church hopes to replace the current steep ramp and heavy wooden door with a new glass one.
Charities interested in participating in next year’s festival are advised to check for updates on the event’s website. This news story is based on articles in the Fakenham and Wells Times, and the archive photo of a previous Fakenham Christmas Tree Festival is provided by Keith Osborn. Additionally, if there is a news story or forthcoming event relating to Christians or a church in North Norfolk, individuals are encouraged to email [email protected] with details and, if possible, a suitable picture.
In summary, the Fakenham Parish Church’s Christmas tree festival was a successful fundraising event, raising £31,000 in total, which was shared between the participating charities and the church itself. The festival featured 53 trees donated by Fakenham Garden Centre and decorated by volunteers, and it also included various fundraising activities sponsored by the Rotary Club and Hayes and Storr Solicitors. The church raised £15277, which will go towards improving the church entrance to make it more accessible for everyone, and the charities raised over £16,000. Charities interested in participating in next year’s festival can check the event’s website for updates. Individuals with news stories or forthcoming events related to Christians or a church in North Norfolk are encouraged to email [email protected] with details and a suitable picture.
The successful 23rd annual Christmas tree festival at Fakenham Parish Church raised a total of £31,000, with the participating charities raising over £16,000 and the church itself raising £15277. The festival featured 53 trees donated by Fakenham Garden Centre and decorated by volunteers from the charities, and it was sponsored by the Rotary Club and Hayes and Storr Solicitors. The funds raised by the church will be used to improve the church entrance, making it more accessible for everyone, and it is hoped that the improvements will begin in January. Charities interested in participating in next year’s festival are advised to check for updates on the event’s website, and individuals with news stories or forthcoming events related to Christians or a church in North Norfolk are encouraged to email [email protected] with details and a suitable picture for possible publication.
