Kym writes:  “Well, number 8: another great turn out. Thank you to all those that came out, at least it was a lot dryer than yesterday and dare I say it was a bit warmer. Thank you very much to Libby and Steve and Sue for helping. A beautiful window, such depth, lovely. Thank you. Tomorrow night is at Barton Cottage, Park Lane. we look forward to seeing some of you or all of you. The more the merrier. If you have any pennies Katharine House will be very grateful. They have already passed on their thanks.”

Photographs by Tony Keatley.

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Kym writes: “A very good turn out as it was so wet. Thank you to all those who braved the weather. Thank you Anne for a beautiful window and Shrimp for helping. Sausage rolls, mulled wine and the delightful ginger cake all went down very well. Tomorrow night is at Wemyss Farm. Hope to see lots of you there. bye for now”.

Photos by Tony Keatley.

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Kym writes: “Well thank you so much Jane, Lee and Holly. A great turn out. Lovely window, good mulled wine and the mince pies were a delight. Thank you to everyone who braved the cold. Hope to see lots of you tomorrow night which is Southland Cottage, Helmdon Rd.”

Photos of the window by Tony Keatley. Photos of the revellers by Tony and Jo Powell.

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Kym writes: “What can I say what a great turn out tonight for the Sulgrave Advent window Number 5 at The Star. Steve’s mulled wine a hit as always, wonderful nibbles. well almost a meal. And the window well GREAT. Well over 60 turned out. Thank you all”.

Photographs by Graham Roberts.

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Kym writes: “…..a wonderful turn out in the drizzle. Not as cold as the last couple of nights. But lovely window, loved what you did with the lights, just goes to show how to use what you have!!! thank you so much Joanna and Charles. Mulled wine and nibbles great. Look forward to seeing some of you again tomorrow which is at the Star.”

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Yet another very cold night but once again the large number of revellers were undeterred!

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The idea of a Christingle service came originally from the Moravian Church in 1747 as a symbol of Christ’s light and love. The Children’s Society introduced it to the Church of England in 1986, and it has since become a popular service for all ages. This was the thirty-fourth service in the Church of St James the Less in Sulgrave. All money collected goes to the good work of the Children’s Society with the least fortunate of today’s young people. See the next page for more photographs of the children with their oranges and lighted candles….

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Friday December 1st proved to be the coldest day of the year so far, despite which over thirty people turned up for the unveiling of the first window of this year’s Advent Calendar Window displays. This was the 15th edition of what has now become a well established Sulgrave Christmas tradition. Excellent mulled wine, mince pies were enjoyed by all.

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Telegraph pole decoration in Spinners Cottages 2016

As the village Christmas Decorations (wreaths or garlands as you prefer) are being resumed this year, I thought it would be interesting for newer villagers and nostalgic for older ones to revisit past endeavours by clicking on the following links:

Village Christmas Decorations 2007

Village Christmas Decorations 2008

Village Carol Singing and Decorations 2013