The twelve days of Christmas are celebrated at this year’s annual Christmas Tree Festival in St Paul’s Church, raising money for Bedford Hospital Charity.
Now in its 19th year, the festival features over 70 trees, decorated by local schools, businesses and organisations.
The festival was opened yesterday (Wednesday) by the Bedford Pipe Band and the choir from Wixams Academy.
Entertainment over the five days will be provided by choirs featuring more than 850 children and adults, including Music4Memory Tibbs Demential Foundation (Saturday at midday), Fusion Youth Choir (Saturday at 2pm) and Opus 18 Community Choir (1.30pm on Sunday).
Each tree is decorated to the theme of the Twelve Days of Christmas and visitors can vote for their favourite in the ‘People’s Choice’ competition, sponsored by the Bedford Lions.
The festival runs until Sunday 8 December and opening times are Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 12pm – 4pm. Entry is £2.50 and under 16s are free.
On Monday 9 December the undecorated trees will be sold for £20 each. If you would like to reserve a tree, speak to one of the festival stewards.
