18th December was a bright beautiful morning.
On our way to the garden, we saw literally hundreds of brightly clad runners on the
Christmas Pudding Run. What a sight.
Here they are running along the fairy trail
The running group had been let down by two venues, one at the last minute.
Tim and Anne stepped in.
As well as organizing the Carols in the Barn, they also set up the course and helped with marshaling.
Later as we worked in the garden, Anne cam back up in her santa outfit to decorate the Christmas tree in the barn. It was very pretty.
In the evening Steve and I walked to the farm which seems to have become our own tradition.
As we approached the barn, the horses were at their stable doors to greet us.
The barn itself, looked very festive and up above, the usual presence of orbs.
Inside was cosy, with straw bales set out as seating, a pen of sheep, cows on either side and the two donkeys ready for their part in the proceedings. We met up with my brother and little Frazer.
Wendy very ably led the singing and this year, without the keyboard player....bad thumb.
We sang a range of carols and Christmas songs. Several children were dressed up for the simple nativity and the donkeys played their part to perfection.
At half-time, mince pies and mulled wine were served.
Outside a firepit had been lit which was most welcome.
Father Christmas came
and gave out sweets.
We gave the two donkeys an apple each.
More carols were sung, after Tim thanked everyone for coming, and told us stories of the people who benefit from Farm Africa.
A lovely evening once again.
Many thanks Tim and Anne.
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