St Luke's Christmas Tree Trail
Past Christmas Tree Festivals
The St. Luke’s Christmas Tree Festival is a tradition that goes back quite some time, which is why we were so thankful that we managed to find a way to keep it going through the challenges that 2020 has brought.
In years gone by we have run the festival right out of the church. The trees and lights brighten up an already incredible building making it seem magical. The event usually runs over three days where our doors are open for people from all walks of life to come in to view the trees, vote for their favourite and maybe have a Christmas treat or two inside as well.
Keep scrolling to see a selection of photographs from last year’s event.
Last year
We are delighted that the voting boxes under each tree raised a total of over £2100 for Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice
Most in church donations
Claremont and Holyport Practice Nursing Team
Most online votes
Woodlands Park
Primary School
Below you can see some pictures from previous years.
Previous winners
2022 (In church)
Winner: Claremont and Holyport Practice Nursing Team
2022 (online)
Winner: Woodland’s ParkPrimary School
£2100 was raised and donated
to Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice
2021 (In church)
Winner: Claremont and Holyport Practice Nursing Team
2021 (online)
Winner: Woodland’s Park
Primary School
to Thames Hospice
2020
Winner: The Good Shepherds Shiny Noah’s ark Tree
£1100 was raised and donated to Thames Valley Air Ambulance
2019
Winner: Claremont and Holyport Nursing Team
£2300 was raised and donated to Ivy’s Gifts
2018
Winner: Theresa May’s Tree
£2300 was raised and donated to Myeloma UK
2017
Winner: Stitch and Bitch
£1600 was raised and donated to PLANETS
2016
Winner: Stitch and Bitch
£1247 was raised and donated to Alexander Devine Hospice
2015
Winner: Pines Veterinary Surgery
£815 was raised and donated to Thames Hospice
2014
Winner: Kori
£650 was raised and donated to Open Kitchen, Helen House, Child Contact Centre
2013
Winner: Open Kitchen
£480 was raised and donated to Open Kitchen, Helen House, Child Contact Centre
2012
Winner: Number 22 (WAMYCCS)
£360 was raised and donated to Open Kitchen, Helen House, Child Contact Centre
2011
Winner: Studio 108
£400 was raised and donated to Variety
Lend a helping hand
We understand that times have been tough this year and each of us have struggled in some way. Whatever you can spare to put towards a charity that relies on donations to operate will be greatly appreciated and gratefully received.
Help us to help others with a small (or large) donation to Number 22 community counselling services and St. Luke’s Church.
Show me the trees
This year, as we are conscious that many people, do not carry much cash, we are encouraging voting for your favourite trees with tokens in church.
These tokens can be purchased in advance from the parish office (open Tuesday – Friday 9:30 – 11:30 am) using credit cards or cash, or at the door on our event days.
Tokens are sold in bags of 10 for £5 and all the money raised from the event goes to charity.