ST Matthew’s Church at Coldridge will be sparkling once again from Sunday, December 15 until Monday, January 6, when it holds its annual Christmas Tree Festival.

Members of local clubs, groups and organisations are decorating the trees on their chosen themes in time for the event.

The Church will be open between 10am and 4.30pm, and everyone is welcome to visit during those times.

All proceeds will be given to Tearfund.

On Monday, December 16, at 6.30pm, there will be an informal Community Festival of Christmas Carols, followed by mulled wine and nibbles.

Services of Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, December 15 at 10.30am, and on Christmas Eve at 9.30pm, both led by Rev

Tony Connell. Everyone is most welcome to attend.