Christmas Fayre 2013

Friday 13 December was the evening of our annual Christmas Fayre, with plenty to entertain adults and children alike. Hot and cold food and drink, games and gifts, tombola and raffles were all on offer at the stalls in the side aisles. Father Christmas took time out of his busy schedule to make a flying visit to see the children, and Steve the Balloon Modeller was kept busy making bespoke balloons – then the children had great fun testing out how high their balloons would float above the warm air vents at the front of the nave.

Throughout the evening musical entertainment was provided by Moulton 77 Brass Band, with a guest

appearance by ‘Raggerty’ featuring our congregation’s own Trevor Tuddenham. St Matthew’s Church Choir led the carol singing towards the end of the evening, also singing a carol from their recently released CD. A Christmas reading, a prayer and the Blessing ended the proceedings.

The Fayre, though one of our major fundraising events, is primarily an opportunity for us at St Matthew’s to welcome in, and enjoy the company of, the wider Kingsley community, many of whom would not ordinarily come into St Matthew’s Church, in an informal and relaxed party atmosphere.

Please find below a selection of photos.