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Many thanks to the Shotley Bridge Infant and Junior School Choirs who sang carols this afternoon. The audience was very appreciative of the children and also the St. Cuthbert’s Hand Bell Ringers, who provided entertainment for the Victorian Christmas Weekend.
Some of the children had arrived in Victorian costume and took part in the competition that was held after the singing.
This evening, a small ensemble from Consett Brass played under the white lights of the Christmas tree, which Father Christmas had successfully lit with his ‘magic dust’ at 4pm.
Earlier, the Victorian Costume Competition had been judged by the ‘three wise men’ of Shotley Bridge, representing all the churches in the village.
Hopefully, tomorrow, when the decision on the ‘best dressed’ Victorians will be taken by three local councillors, more children will enter the competition.
The leaflets about the Victorian Christmas Weekend on the 5th & 6th December are now being distributed to local residents.
The timetable of events for the weekend includes the Victorian Costume Competition, which is being organised by the Trust.
Prizes, which have been donated by participating local businesses, will be awarded each day for the best dressed adults and children. Judging will take place in the village square at 4.15pm on Saturday and 2.45pm on Sunday.
Shotley Bridge Village Trust 