Gnosall Parish Council           

This event is very much looked forward to by our younger residents and their families; each year more and more people attend to enjoy the entertainment which was provided by the very popular Pee Wee – hopefully Pee Wee will be back in 2019.   Festive refreshments, most of which were provided by Gnosall’s Co-op, were enjoyed.   The Scouts, once again, were very helpful cooking and serving hot dogs and retained any donations for their own fund-raising causes.  The carol singing was led by members of Gnosall Singers, just before the lights were switched on by the winners of the Christmas card competition - which received over 100 entries, making it very difficult for the judges to choose the winners! Santa found time in his busy schedule to make a special appearance and gave all the children a goody bag and an advent calendar. The grown-ups had to settle for mulled wine and mince pies!

Other donations, raised from tickets, a tombola stall and a raffle, totalled over £330 which were split between GG’s Youth Club and GLEAN (library) for which both groups are very grateful.   Six Christmas trees were erected across the parish - one of which, as in previous years, was kindly donated by Norbury Park Estate and for which we are grateful.  JWH Ground Maintenance donates time free of charge ensuring the trees are positioned and secured and they are all monitored throughout the Christmas period by the Council’s Handyman on a voluntary basis.

This truly is a time when the community pulls together, donating and giving, whether that is time, essential supplies or funds to ensure this event is the best it can be for the benefit of our parishioners. 

This year the Christmas show and lights switch on will be held on Saturday 23rd November – save the date!

Lowering the age to 84 meant that we welcomed some new invitees and their guests to the Christmas Tea on the 14th December.  Nearly 60 people gathered in a beautifully decorated Grosvenor Centre to enjoy cakes, savouries, mince pies , tea and – of course, being Christmas – crackers and a glass of sherry.  

The helpers seem to enjoy these events as much as everyone else, it is a real team effort and thanks must be given to everyone who cooks and helps.  We are also very grateful to United Charities who now finance this increasingly popular occasion. 

The next Tea will be the Spring one on the 27th April.  If you, or someone you know, has recently become 84, please let the Parish Council Office know.