Photo – Martha Wilmot of Ilminster Methodists' Parent & Toddler Group showing off her decoration for their tree. Proceeds go to Children’s Hospice South West.
The popular Christmas Tree Festival, held annually at The Minster in Ilminster, and organised by Elizabeth Ferriss, had a bumper display of over 60 trees this year.
Local councillor Linda Vijeh volunteered to have a stint on the door on the final day and had this to say ‘I always try to be involved in community activities, both through Rotary and with other organisations I am involved with. The festival is a fantastic opportunity to put on a real display that will draw in the crowds. Some of the trees were really imaginative; I especially enjoyed the hair curlers on the one from Ilminster Hair & Beauty. It was also great to see how many family groups came along to see the trees, and to donate money to the wide range of charities represented. In several cases additional collection boxes had to be provided as they were overflowing. What was so encouraging though was the number of children accompanying their parents, keen to show off their decorative contribution to one of the trees.
Such joyful events and activities are part of what makes our small communities so vibrant, and such popular places to live.'
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