Volunteers to host Christmas craft event in Whitworth

Residents were shown how to create the perfect wreath at last year's event

Whitworth Town Council’s tourism and leisure committee has been getting in the Christmas spirit planning this year's Christmas celebrations.

Following the success of previous year’s workshops, the volunteers have decided to do it all again this year with a few added extras.

The original wreath making idea was the brainchild of volunteer member, Linda Parker to recycle the Christmas tree offcuts the group produces.

Everything will be provided to make a Ukrainian decorated egg, or attendees can personalise their Christmas crackers by bringing their own gifts for inside the crackers.

Traditional, natural materials will be provided for the wreaths, although attendees are welcome to bring along decorations to customise their wreaths to their own colour scheme.

Guests will receive tea, coffee, juice and a mince pie and be entertained by Christmas tunes while they craft, the bar will also be open for those wanting to enjoy some traditional mulled wine or speciality coffee.

The crafts are priced at £5 per person for Christmas crackers, £10 per person for Ukrainian egg decoration and £20 per person for wreath making.

Christmas cracker making is suitable from those aged 5 and above and Ukrainian egg decorating for those aged 12 and above. All under 16s will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

• The event takes place on Saturday 7 December at The Ashcroft from 10am until 4pm.
• The Ukrainian egg decorating and Christmas cracker making will be from 10am until 12pm and the wreath making workshop will be from 1pm until 4pm.
• Bookings can be made in person at the Town Council office or via the Town Council website at: www.whitworth.gov.uk/events/Christmas_Craft_Extravanganza