The Yorkshire Coast is set to become even more festive this evening as communities gather to illuminate their Christmas trees, marking a busy start to the holiday season in Hornsea and Flixton
.Both locations are hosting major community events, with Flixton celebrating a long-awaited return to tradition and Hornsea gearing up for its annual fundraising festival.
Flixton Welcomes Back a Village Tradition
In Flixton, excitement is building as the village prepares to illuminate its Christmas tree for the first time in many years. The centrepiece of the evening will be a 16 ft Christmas tree, donated by a local business.
The light switch-on will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Flixton Village Hall and will feature a carol service. There has been some confusion regarding the special guest switching on the illuminations a task which will be performed by Peter Kay, but not that one!
Sharon told Paddy about the event.
“There's going to be a 16 ft Christmas tree. The lights are going to be turned on at 6:00 p.m.
It's the first time in a long time that Flixton has had a Christmas tree. There's going to be a carol service and there's going to be Peter Kay that's going to be turning the lights on at 6:00 p.m. at Flickston Village Hall.
For clarity, it's going to be the Reverend Peter Kay that's going to be turning the Christmas tree lights on.
And this tree has been donated by a local business as well. So, it's really good for Flixton. For a long time, we haven't had a tree in the village. So, we'd love people to come along join in the carol service.”
Hornsea Inshore Rescue Festival
Meanwhile, in Hornsea, the Hornsea Inshore Rescue is hosting its annual Christmas festival and fund-raiser. The busy evening begins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday 12th December and is set to finish around 7:30 p.m..
The town’s distinctive iconic lobster pot Christmas tree has already been erected and is ready to be switched on. Beyond the tree, the spectacle will include tractors and boats being lit up with thousands of little sparkling lights.
The event promises "fun and enchantment for all the family," according to the organisers. Entertainment includes festive music and carol singing, with performances lined up from the Hornsea Choir, the Hornsea Shanty Lasses, and Hooked on Harmony.
Children are well catered for, with rides, craft activities, and the chance to cook Christmas treats in Santa’s kitchen. Crucially, children will also be able to visit Santa in his Grotto.
Attendees looking for warmth and refreshment can expect cake stalls, delicious warm food, and warming drinks to keep them cosy. Admission to the festival is free, with all proceeds raised throughout the evening going towards keeping the Hornsea Inshore Lifeboat afloat. The organisers urge the public to "come along, bring the family, get into the Christmas Spirit and really enjoy yourselves."
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