The residents of Findern Parish can start getting in the Festive mood with the first events of Christmas 2023 – the switching-on of the Christmas lights on Friday 1 December.

This year, we have two Christmas Tree Light Switch-On events – one on The Green in Findern, and one at Stafford Park (at the corner of Stafford Drive and Tutbury Avenue) in Highfields.

Findern Parish Council invite all residents to join us!

In Highfields gather at Stafford Park (at the corner of Stafford Drive and Tutbury Avenue) at 4.30pm for the countdown. Once the tree is lit, residents are welcome to walk to Highfields Spencer Academy for mulled wine and mince pies and refreshments for the children too. There will be Children’s entertainment from Dream Parties with games, dancing and competitions; and there will also be the Highfields PTFA Christmas Fayre taking place from 5pm -7pm with lots of festive gifts and food on offer.

In Findern gather on The Green at 5.30pm for the countdown. Once the lights are twinkling, residents are welcome to convene to the warmth of the Village Hall for mulled wine and mince pies and refreshments for the children too. There will be Children’s entertainment from Loopy Lou and Hocus Pocus Magic; and Santa will be in his Grotto waiting to meet all the children to hear what toys and games they hope to receive this Christmas. Santa has a gift for every child to keep them entertained until the big day! Note, the event will go on till about 7.30pm.

Also, in the Festive Findern programme, there will be a Community Carol service on The Green at 5.30pm on Tuesday 19 December; followed by the big one on Friday 22 December from 5-8pm, Santa’s Sleigh and Christmas Fayre, also on The Green.

We look forward to seeing you at one of these Festive events!