Here’s an online nativity featuring children from Newsome Juniors, Hillside Primary and South Crosland Juniors, with a song by Berry Brow Infants. Thank you to Rev Julie Anderson for sharing.
Santa Tour of Newsome, 12th December 2020
Look out for Santa in your area.
Please maintain social distancing, or wear a face covering if it’s not possible to stay 2m apart.
Organised by Newsome Ward Community Forum.
Where to find Santa
Homegrown Christmas gifts
If you’re looking for an ethical Christmas gift that supports your local community, Growing Newsome have some gift boxes of homegrown preserves available to buy. You can choose the contents from a selection of jams and jellies, all freshly made this Summer and Autumn from fruit and vegetables grown in the Newsome area or nearby. Find out more on the Growing Newsome website:
Growing Newsome’s 2020 homegrown gift boxes
River Holme Connections 2021 calendar
The River Holme Connections 2021 calendar is available now.
Please email info@riverholmeconnections.org or call 01484 661756 to reserve one for a suggested donation of £7.
The calendar has been put together by Mick Forster Jones, an incredibly talented local photographer.
Christmas competition 2020
Berry Brow Carnival Committee have two challenges for you:
- Decorate a gingerbread person or
- Decorate a Yule log
How to enter the competition
Send a photo of your entry to berrybrowcarnival@gmail.com
Don’t forget to include you name, address and phone number
Closing date: 5pm on 18th December
Give local this winter
Local community groups and organisations need your help more than ever to support people over the festive season. It’s been a difficult year for lots of groups and charities who have struggled to keep going in lockdown and beyond. TSL Kirklees Volunteering have some useful information about how you can give local to show your support.
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