News

By Cllr Tony Hutt

Carol Concert - a big success

On Sunday 14th December over 200 people came to the Hawkinge Community Centre to enjoy the annual Parish Carol Service sponsored by the Hawkinge Parish Council.

Those taking part in the concert were children from the Selsted, Hawkinge and The Churchill Primary schools. Music was provided by the Hythe Town Concert Band and the musical group Powerhouse and Councillor John Heasman was compere for the afternoon.

After the concert free tea, coffee, orange juice and minced pies were there for everyone to enjoy.

A number of people commented on how they had enjoyed not only the events that were laid on by the Parish Council this year, but also the hospitality.

Switch-on of the Hawkinge Christmas Tree

On Sunday 7th December around 150 people attended the lighting of the Hawkinge Christmas Tree.

The lights on the 20ft tree were switched on by Councillor David Callahan, Chairman of Hawkinge Parish Council.

There was music by Mrs Irene Preston as well as the singing of carols.

The crowd enjoyed free mince pies and hot tea and coffee while the children has a visit from Father Christmas who gave out sweets to them.