Approximate timings:

15.30 Mini fair at the Junior School on Kensington Quad

16.45 Carols outside at the Junior School - The Quad

17.10 Walk down to Senior School with lanterns

17.30 Carols outside Senior School by Christmas tree followed by seasonal refreshments and festive music from the Rock Band

Where: Starting at the Junior School with the fair and carols, then walking with lanterns down Kendrick Road to the Senior School for more music and refreshments.

Who: This is a free event open to all Abbey families – Abbey students, siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, carers, guardians – anyone who would like to enjoy some festive fun. All are welcome to join for part of or the whole event.

Parking: unfortunately, there will be no parking available on either school site. There is parking on local streets, however please be considerate of residents and alert to parking restrictions operating over the course of the event. Alternatively, you may want to use one of the many town centre car parks and walk or take the bus to either school.

The walking route: we will walk past Christ Church and down the length of Kendrick Road. Marshals will be on hand to assist with crossings. We ask all families to stay together and for parents to be responsible for their children’s safety. If you are willing to volunteer to help with the event (eg as a marshal along the route between the schools) please email TAPS on theabbeyparentssociety@gmail.com

The candles: we warmly encourage all those attending to bring either a candle in a closed lantern, such as a tealight lantern, or an electronic flickering candle.

Candlelit Procession and Mini Fair