Carols on the Corner
You’re invited to Carols on the Corner at St Matts!
You’re invited to Carols on the Corner at St Matts!
Join us on the St Matts Green from 4:30-6pm for a family festival with food, games, face-painting, jumping castle and more!
Then at 6-7pm, come inside for Carols by Candlelight to sing along to your favourite carols and hear the Christmas story.
FAQ
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4:30-6pm for the family festival on the St Matts Green.
6-7pm for Carols by Candlelight in the church building.
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The family festival is a bunch of fun activities outside on the Green, which are great for kids (and those young-at-heart). Mini-games like knock-em-downs, face painting, crafts, jumping castle, music and entertainment. There will also be a food trucks to buy food plus a free sausage sizzle so bring a picnic blanket and enjoy some dinner with us!
Please note: children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
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Our Carols service will include singing along to some of your favourite Christmas carols, and telling the story of Christmas. The lyrics to the carols will be shown on the screen if you’d like to sing along, but there is no pressure if you would prefer not to sing. It will all be kid-friendly, and great for the whole family!
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Not at all! This event is for anyone and everyone.
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No! You can come along for free, but there will be food and drinks available for purchase if you would like.
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The market stalls will sell small gifts, jewellery and accessories, which are all Fair Trade and support freeing women from trafficking. To find out more, head to the websites of our market stalls:
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Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. There will be food available to buy from food trucks, and a free sausage sizzle. The food trucks and barbeque will be available during the family festival only and will close at 6pm.
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Our activities will be moved inside to the halls, so the fun will happen whatever the weather!
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The church carpark will be closed for the event, but there is free parking along New Line Rd. You can also use the carparks at Adventures Preschool (25 New Line Rd) and Rosedale Medical Centre (70 Castle Hill Rd).
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Yes! St Matts strives to be an accessible church, and all areas of the site are flat or have ramp-access. There is pram parking area in the back foyer of the church, a change table in the creche, and an accessible toilet. There is also a sound loop available for those with hearing aids.
There are two accessible parking spots next to the front doors, and more accessible parking at Rosedale Medical Practice (70 New Line Rd)