Scarborough’s St Mark's Church to revive themed Christmas Tree Festival

The special seasonal event, comprising a collaborative display of over 20 Christmas trees, with each having been decorated by a different local organisation or church group, will reflect the collective theme of The Miracles of Christmas.

The festival programme features a Grand Opening by North Yorkshire Council member for Newby, Councillor Subash Sharma on Friday December 5 at 7pm.

Admission to the evening is on a donation basis, and includes mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas cake.

Featuring numerous local craft producers, an Artisan Market with free admission will be presented in St. Mark’s Community Hall on the following day (Saturday December 6) from 10am until 4pm.

Additionally, children of all ages will be able to have ‘Breakfast With Santa’, (a breakfast roll and drink for £2) and visit him in his grotto (£2, including a gift) between 10am and 12am, also held in the hall.

The Tree Festival continues for the day in the church from 10am-4pm.

To follow in the church on Saturday evening the popular local band Simply Brass will stage a concert between 7pm-9pm.

Tickets. priced £10, are also available on the door or bookable in advance on the St. Mark’s Church website.

During the course of the three-day event, carols and other Christmas music will be playing throughout which includes a ‘Request Your Favourite Carol’ session on the Saturday afternoon, provided by pianist

Lisa Dixon, accompanied by Vicar Mike Cansdale alternating on both guitar and trombone.

Music on the Sunday afternoon will feature harpist John Dalton.

Refreshments will be available each day during the event.

Sunday, December 7, sees the Tree Festival open in the church from 12 Noon until 4pm.

St. Mark’s Church Christmas Tree Festival, Coldyhill Lane, Scarborough from Friday 5 th December to Sunday 7 th December.

Tickets and further information about the events can be found at stmarksscarborough.com.