Church launches Christmas tree appeal

VILLAGERS at Winwick have launched a fund to raise money for an environment-friendly reusable Christmas tree outside the 700-year-old St Oswald’s Church.
They want a 15ft tree, with low energy LED lights, outside the church next Christmas – and for many years to come.
The Grade 1 listed church has been undergoing essential restoration work for several years but the scaffolding and covers are due to be removed early this summer
But with the restoration work itself costing more than £800,000 more fund-raising is needed to provide the tree.
Local parish council funding for none essential items such as Christmas events has been dramatically cut in recent years meaning there is very little available for a new tree.
The fundraising group have planned a number of events across the year, such as themed evenings at Winwick Leisure centre, a stall selling cream teas and scones at Winwick carnival in July, sponsored walks, discos, raffles/tombola’s, school events, and many more.
Anyone interested in helping should email [email protected] for more information or visit www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/savewinwickschristmas