Christmas Tree Festival

st Paul’s church, Bedford, Bedfordshire 5-9 December sixty-five trees, decorated by local groups, charities, schools and businesses to the theme of christmas around the world, will fill the majestic and historic setting of the town centre church in the run-up to the festivities. there will be free daily concerts by community groups and a ticketed concert by the Philharmonia chamber Players. this magical annual festival reflects the diversity of international traditions. a children’s quiz and photographic competition will also take place. all proceeds from the event will go to st Paul’s church and the Bedford Hospitals charity. www.bedfordhospitalcharity.org.uk/ treefest