A SPECIAL Christmas event for families: Is being held at the chapel by the pond this Saturday, from 10am to 4pm, so why not come and be part of the nativity scene as a “star in the stable”, have your photo taken, which will be emailed to you after this fun-free event. Activities and refreshments also available.

CAROLS by the Pond: The ever-popular Carols by the Pond will also take place on Saturday, at 6pm. This is a great community event – fingers crossed for good weather!

CHURCH Services: As always, the churches in the village are incredibly busy at this special time. On Sunday, there are carols at the chapel by the pond at 3pm, and a candlelit carol service at St Leonard’s Church at 7pm. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have a host of special services with the crib service at 3pm at St Leonard’s on Christmas Eve. A full schedule of services can be found in the calendar at ocaoakley.org.uk.

Happy Christmas to all my readers.