A TOWN centre church will be starting its Christmas celebrations in style this weekend.
Fifty trees, each decorated by groups that use Wokingham Methodist Church, will be on show in The Bradbury Centre in Rose Street from today until Sunday.
“It’s quite an occasion,” said Brian Morris, a member of Wokingham Methodist Church.
“We’ve been going for at least five years. The idea was originated by Brian Coates a previous minister here. It’s very successful.
“The trees are decorated by local schools and charities. I’m decorating a tree myself for the Air Ambulance service.
He added: “A lot of people attend, there are trees all over the place. In the coffee area, the church and upstairs.
“People can then vote for the best tree, there isn’t a massive prize or anything, it’s just a bit of fun.”
As well as the trees, there will be produce and gift stalls, homemade cakes, biscuits, preserves and table decorations. Activities for children and refreshments will be available all day.
Food includes bacon sandwiches, baked potatoes, and homemade soup.
Cakes, mince pies and cream tea will also be served in the afternoon.
The event takes place at the Bradbury Centre, Rose Street on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 between 10am and 4.30pm and on Sunday, December 6 between noon and 4pm.
Admission is free but donations are welcome in support of three charities: Keep Mobile, Musa weNkosi (a pre-school near Johannesburg) and Rose Street youth and community work.