All Saints Church, Oakham Invites Community to Join Its First Community Christmas Tree Festival

All Saints Church, Oakham Invites Community to Join Its First Community Christmas Tree Festival

All Saints Church in Oakham is opening its doors to the local community for a Christmas Tree Festival taking place from Friday, 4th December to Sunday, 6th December. 

The event aims to bring the parish and town together in a celebration of light, creativity, and festive spirit while raising vital funds to support the church and its work in the wider community.

Organisers are inviting local businesses, voluntary organisations, children's and youth groups, as well as families and individuals who love Christmas, to get involved by registering and displaying their own decorated Christmas tree.

The event is designed to welcome everyone, regardless of background. At a time when the parish is currently without a Vicar, the festival serves as an opportunity to gather the community in a historic building where generations of Oakham residents have celebrated life events for hundreds of years.

Participants wishing to display a tree should follow these key rules:

Theme: "WINTER WONDERLAND"

Tree Specifications: Trees can be real or artificial and must not exceed 7ft (approx. 210cm) in height.

Lighting: Battery-operated lights only.

Set-up Times:

Thursday, 3rd December: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday, 4th December: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Take-down Time: Trees must be taken down promptly after closing on Sunday afternoon, as the church is hosting an NSPCC event on Monday.

Competition Categories & Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for the best tree in four distinct categories:

Families, individuals, and youth groups (over 14)

Children's groups (under 14)

Voluntary Organisations (adult)

Local Businesses

Public Viewing & Festival Highlights
Entry to view the festival is free for all visitors.

Viewing Hours:

Friday, 4th December: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday, 5th December: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday, 6th December: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Attractions & Activities:

Along with the display of trees filling the church with light and sparkle, visitors can enjoy:

A Christmas Raffle featuring quality prizes

A Children's Teddy Bear Trail

A Pop-Up Café serving refreshments

Musical entertainment across the weekend

How to Register Your Tree

Interested groups or individuals must submit their entries by Friday, 20th November.

For questions or further details:

Contact Pam Gilbert at 07814 382174 or via email at pamgg.1945@gmail.com.

All Saints Church Oakham Rutland Undergoes Essential Stonework Repairs, Doors Remain Open to All

Visitors and worshippers at All Saints Church in Oakham will notice ongoing restoration activity around the historic building as vital work takes place to repair and preserve its external stonework.

Despite the scaffolding and maintenance work, church leaders are reassuring the local community and visitors that All Saints Church remains fully open to the public.

For centuries, All Saints Church has stood at the heart of Oakham, serving as a peaceful place of worship, quiet reflection, and community gatherings. The current repairs are part of an essential effort to protect the historic stone fabric of the building against weather wear and age, ensuring it continues to stand strong for future generations.

Visiting during the Works, regular church services, community gatherings, and upcoming events including the Christmas Tree Festival are proceeding as scheduled.  Visitors are as welcome as ever to pop inside to light a candle, view the historic architecture, or enjoy a moment of peace. The parish thanks the local community for their patience and support while these important preservation works are carried out to keep Oakham’s cherished church safe and beautiful.

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A Festive Start to the Season The Rutland NSPCC Carol Concert, All Saints Church, Oakham, Rutland

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A Festive Start to the Season The Rutland NSPCC Carol Concert

Music lovers and those seeking a heart-warming holiday experience should mark their calendars for the Rutland NSPCC Carol Concert. 

This annual event will take place on Monday, 2 December at 7:30 PM at Oakham Parish Church, All Saints Church.

The concert promises a magical evening filled with traditional carols, accompanied by the renowned Rowell Camerata Choir and the captivating Ratby Co-operative Brass Band. 

Adding to the festive atmosphere will be readings from local and national celebrities, ensuring a memorable experience for all.

Tickets for the concert are priced at £15 and will be available starting from October 31st at Sellicks in Oakham Market Place and The Falcon in Uppingham.

Proceeds from the concert will go towards supporting the vital work of the NSPCC in protecting and promoting the wellbeing of children.

A evening of music, celebration, and giving back to a cause that makes a real difference in the lives of young people. 

All Saints Church Oakham Rutland Christmas Services 2022

All Saints Church Oakham Rutland Christmas 2022

Christmas Eve Holy communion 11.30pm

Christmas Day 8am and 10am

You can buy some vintage games and jigsaws

Christingle Service, All Saints Church, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6AA

Christingle Service 

Photo taken at the Christingle St Marys church 

Melton Mowbray Leicestershire 2012

Sunday, December 11th, 2022

4:00pm - 4:45pm

All Saints Church, Oakham, LE15 6AA

Traditional Christingle Service for the whole family.

All Saints Church

Church Street

Oakham

LE15 6AA

The event runs from 4:00pm to 4:45pm

Christingle Service All Saints Church 

Oakham Rutland 2011

All Saints Church, Autumn Fayre, Church Street, Oakham, Rutland,

All Saints Church Autumn Fayre Church Street Oakham Rutland

Oakham Magical Lantern Walk, All Saints Church, Oakham, LE15 6AA

Oakham Magical Lantern Walk

Saturday, November 12th, 2022

4:30pm - 5:45pm

All Saints Church, Oakham, LE15 6AA

Join the children of Rutland as they process through Oakham with warm glowing lanterns at dusk.

Beginning at All Saints Church, finishing at Oakham Castle. Make your own lantern or join in the workshop.

(Lantern making at Oakham Castle on Saturday 29th October 11am to 2pm)

Each year, in November, children of all ages gather at dust in the heart of Oakham. Holding brightly lit lanterns of all shapes and sizes, we walk together through the town centre and finish outside Oakham Castle's Great Hall. Lanterns are lined up to admire, hot chocolates are available from Castle Cottage to warm our hands, and we celebrate the shift in seasons together.

All Saints Church

Church Street

Oakham

LE15 6AA

The event runs from 4:30pm to 5:45pm

All Saints Church, Oakham, Rutland, Marking the life of Queen Elizabeth II, Bell Ringing, Solemn Evensong, Book of condolence.

 All Saints Church Oakham will be marking the life of Queen Elizabeth II 

The church bells will be rung at 12pm on Friday 9th September 2022.

There will be a book of condolence available during church opening hours, 9am - 4pm. 

Please check the Oakham Team Ministry Facebook page for further updates if services to mark the life of Queen Elizabeth II.   www.facebook.com/oakhamteam

Solemn Evensong 6pm 

Friday 9th September 2022

Oakham Congregational Church and Lilies All Saints Church Oakham Rutland Easter

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Oakham's War Memorial at All Saints Church was re dedicated today for the future marking its centenary.

I found on Twitter today Oakham's War Memorial at All Saints Church was re dedicated today for the future marking its centenary. 

The Lord Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Sarah Furness placed some roses.

Its a shame there appears to have been no publicity about this event, so Oakham residents could have attended. 

I have been told there was a mention in the Rutland Mercury last week. The article incorrectly states it is a memorial for Rutland's fallen and cost £900. It cost £1000 and is a memorial to over 100 Oakham's fallen. 

www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/amp/service-to-mark-memorials-100th-anniversary-9246898

One hundred years ago the church yard was overflowing with residents when the war memorial was dedicated.

The correct information about Oakham War Memorial can be found here.

https://www.rutlandremembers.org/location/1172/oakham-war-memorial-all-saints-church

The #war #memorial at All Saints #oakham was re dedicated today for the future marking its centenary. The standard of the @RBLOakham
was laid up & a new standard #Rutland @BritishLegionRX
was dedicated. Thanks to all @RAnglians
@7rlc_co
@RAF_Wittering
@RutlandAirCadet pic.twitter.com/Wk1xnB0FJl

— RutlandLordLieutenant (@RutlandLL) April 10, 2022

All Saints Church Oakham Rutland Church of England

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Remembrance Sunday Parade Arrival at All Saints Church Oakham Rutland 2021

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The Rutland Concert Band will be performing poppy appeal concert on behalf of The Royal British Legion on Saturday 13th November at 7.30pm at All Saints Church in Oakham. Tickets are £5 and are available on the door or by emailing rutlandconcertband@gmail.com

All Saints Church Autumn Fayre Church Street Oakham Rutland

All Saints Church Autumn Fayre Church Street Oakham Rutland 

All Saints Church, Shipdham Norfolk.

All Saints Church, Shipdham Norfolk.