Saturday 24 November 2007

Multi-cultural celebrations in December

Albert Mosely writes with details of forthcoming events:

Oadby and Wigston MultiCultural Group are planning two celebrations in December.

Monday Dec 10th - celebration of Hannukah - 6.45 pm outside Tippett's on the Parade, followed by refreshments in Trinity Coffee Lounge.

Wednesday Dec 19th starting outside Tippett's on the Parade
6.30 pm Explanation of the significance of Eid-ul-Adha, remembering Abraham's willingness to obey God even if it meant sacrificing his son.
6.45 pm Explanation of the meaning of Christmas (Rev Mark Cheetham) and the singing of a carol, led by a group of
carol-singers from Trinity
7.00 pm Appropriate refreshments in Trinity Coffee Lounge
7.15 pm The carol singers will go singing round the village - everyone is invited to join them