ALL Wells shops and businesses are being invited to get creative again this Christmas.
Following its success last year, St Cuthbert’s Church is once again challenging local shops and businesses to join the fun at the annual Crib Festival in December.
The church will be full of colour, lights, stars, music and angels when the Crib Festival takes place from Friday, December 13, to Sunday, December 15.
More than 200 worldwide Nativity sets will be displayed, many of which have been loaned to organisers by the wider community. They range from life-sized to tiny ones that fit into a walnut shell; from the traditional to the contemporary; from the serious to the absurd. And last year they were joined by several made by local shops and businesses. These told the Christmas story using items which represented their business and were very imaginative. There were Wise Men made of hurricane lamps, a baby Jesus padlock in the manger and a syringe being used as a shepherd’s crook… and more.
Visitors were then able to vote for their favourite contribution.
More details about taking part are available by contacting the church office at office@stcuthbertswells.co.uk
There will be seasonal refreshments and mulled wine available to visitors during the festival, and lunches will be served on Saturday and Sunday. Money raised will be for the work of St Cuthbert’s Church and a donation will be sent to the Disaster Emergency Fund in the Middle East via Christian Aid. Opening hours: Fri and Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. £2.50, children free. For further details ring 01749 675477 or contact the Church Office.