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🎄A Magical Christmas Tree Festival Lights Up St Peter’s Church in Formby
- Formby Bubble
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
There’s something truly special happening on Green Lane this week…As you step through the doors of St Peter’s Church, the gentle glow of twinkling fairy lights and the soft scent of pine welcome you into a world of Christmas wonder.
Welcome to Formby’s 4th Christmas Tree Festival — a heart-warming celebration of community, kindness, and the true spirit of Christmas.
From Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th December, St Peter’s has been transformed into a beautiful winter forest of decorated trees. Each tree has been sponsored, decorated, and dedicated to a different charity — 18 in total — all lovingly created by local groups, schools, choirs, volunteers, and community members. With every step you take, you’re stepping into a story of hope.
A Festival That Celebrates the Heart of Formby
This festival is more than lights, trees and decorations. It is a celebration of what makes Formby so special — community spirit, generosity, and kindness. Families wander together, children point excitedly at their favourite trees, neighbours chat over coffee, and visitors choose charities that have touched their lives.
If you haven’t visited yet, this is your moment. Walk through the doors. Breathe in the magic.
You will leave feeling warmer than when you arrived.
The 18 Charities Being Celebrated This Year
Every tree represents a cause that touches hearts in our community:
1️⃣ Great Ormond Street Hospital
2️⃣ Uganda Women’s Project
3️⃣ PeterHouse School for Children with Autism
4️⃣ BBC Children in Need
5️⃣ (Number intentionally left blank on original festival sheet)
6️⃣ Formby Pantry
7️⃣ Shoebox Appeal
8️⃣ Refugee Support Group
9️⃣ Formby Befriending Scheme
🔟 St Peter’s Children’s Ministry
1️⃣1️⃣ Elsie’s Story
1️⃣2️⃣ Riding for the Disabled
1️⃣3️⃣ Queenscourt Hospice
1️⃣4️⃣ Guide Dogs for the Blind
1️⃣5️⃣ Southport Offshore Rescue Trust (SORT)
1️⃣6️⃣ Royal British Legion
1️⃣7️⃣ Bridge Inn Community Farm
1️⃣8️⃣ Freshfield Animal Rescue
Each charity’s tree is decorated with love and meaning — handmade ornaments, personal tributes, ribbons, messages, children’s artwork and sparkling lights. Every decoration has been placed with purpose. Every tree has a story.
And thanks to the generosity of sponsors who covered all tree costs, every donation you make goes directly to the charity you choose.
Relax and Enjoy the Festive Warmth
When your heart is full and your feet are ready for a rest, the Coffee Shop in the Bier House is open from 10:30am to 4:30pm, offering tea, coffee, delicious cakes, and — when available — warm soup and a roll. It’s the perfect cosy corner to unwind and take in the spirit of the season.
Santa’s Grotto – Open Until 5pm!
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Santa — and he’s here in Formby!
For children aged 11 and under, Santa’s Grotto is open:
📅 Thursday 11th, Friday 12th & Saturday 13th December
⏰ 3:15pm – 5:00pm
🎟 £4 per child
📍 Enter through the church porch
🌐 Book online: www.trybooking.com/uk/98237
It’s magical, affordable, and guaranteed to bring smiles.
A Message From Revd Anne Taylor
“Welcome to our 4th Christmas Tree Festival. If you visited last year, we hope you find this year even more magical. Thank you to every sponsor, decorator, volunteer and visitor. Your support ensures that every penny donated goes directly to the charities.”
“Enjoy your visit, rest in the Bier House when you wish — and look out for next year’s events. There will be even more exciting things to come!”
🎄 St Peter’s Church & Coffee Shop
📍 Green Lane, Formby, L37 7DL
🕒 Open Thursday–Sunday, 10:30am–4:30pm (12:00pm start on Sunday)
📞 01704 871171
All Christmas Trees were supplied by
Wrights Nurseries
Altcar Road
Formby
(Just over the humpback bridge beyond Tesco).
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