Christmas
During December 2009 we worked closely with our friends from the Stubbington Traders Association to provide a very special introduction to the Christmas period. We switched on the Lights as usual at the beginning of December and reintroduced the mini Christmas Trees above the shops surrounding the Green. Then, on the 12th December there were a number of events involving the whole community. Early in the day Holy Rood Church presented a "Live" Nativity, then later at 5.00 p.m. Stubbington Traders, Crofton Lions and Holy Rood all combined forces for Carol Singing on the Green. A programme of traditional carols and Christmas Songs was led by members of the Hampshire Police Choir, accompanied by the Salvation Army Band. The Rev. Kate Macfarlane, Curate of Holy Rood, took us through the Christmas Story in words and music. Stalls were set up around the village centre serving Mulled Wine (and Squash for the children), plus Mince Pies and Hot Chestnuts! That part of the evening finished with the arrival of Father Christmas on his Sleigh in a flurry of snow!.
Then at 7.30 p.m. back in the Church we had a Concert by the Hampshire Police Band. in aid of the Mayor's Charity. Have no doubt, Saturday 12th December 2009 was a very special day in the lead up to Christmas
Every Christmas we provide a very special service for children (of all ages). If you would like a personal letter from the North Pole simply eMail CroftonSanta@aol.com giving details of who you are, where you live (including a postcode), what you would like for Christmas, and anything else you would like to share with the Big Man himself.
During last years festivities the Lion President introduced another very special project. Read on........
CROFTON LIONS CHRISTMAS LIST (WITH A TWIST!)
Crofton Lions Club added an interesting "extra" to their Christmas activities in 2008. Lion President Lisa Pitt explained that she wanted the Club to create a "Christmas Gift List". But this was a list with a twist! Instead of a letter listing things they would like Santa to bring them, each member was requested to select a Good Cause they would like to help. Crofton Lions Charity Account would then allocate £100.00 to each of the selected good causes. As a result, Crofton Lions were able to give support to fourteen 'Good Causes' including Christmas Day Dinners for the lonely in Crofton Parish, Macmillan Cancer Support Group, Fareport Talking News for the Blind, Five young people with severe learning difficulties, Help for Heroes, KIDS, A talented young sportswoman who had won sports scholarships but needed help with equipment, RSPCA Stubbington Ark, Friends of Baycroft School, Seahawks (A Support Group for Children with Diabetes), Elizabeth Foundation for Deaf Children, The Gurkha Welfare Trust, and the Stubbington Girl Guides.
