Emma Dwan and Rebecca Borthwick looking at the Chinwaggers tree on show at the Christmas tree festival at St Peter’s Church, in Norton
NORTON’S first Christmas tree festival has been hailed a success.
Organised by St Peter’s Church, Reverend Rachel Hirst said the event featured 30 trees from groups and businesses.
“More than 400 people visited the festival and we raised £580 in donations to be shared between Ryedale Special Families, Next Steps and St Peter’s Church,” she said.
Rev Hirst said a vote for the most popular tree was won by Norton Primary School, with Brian Ellison stables second and Norton Brownies third.
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