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Christmas

Happy Christmas and New Year

The Chairman and Members of the Council wish all residents, community organisations and businesses of the Council's area, and colleagues in partner organisations, a very happy Christmas, and a healthy and prosperous New Year.

With particular thanks and best wishes to all who volunteer in the area.

Community Carol Singing | 7.00pm Sunday 13 December 2026 | Crossgates Community Centre

Crossgates Community Centre Management Committee invites all residents and their families to the annual community carol singing, on Sunday 13 December 2026 commencing at 7.00pm.

The Council is pleased to provide for the Simply Brass band to accompany the community carol singing and to contribute, with the Centre Management Committee, to a free buffet supper to follow.

Community Carols | 6.00pm Tuesday 15 December 2026 | TBC, Seamer

Arrangements for the Council's annual Community Carols event with reflection in Seamer, to be held on Tuesday 15 December 2026 commencing at 6.00pm, are currently being finalised by the Christmas Event Working Group, which next meets on 19 October 2026. The Christmas Event Working Group - Terms of Reference are available on the Documents page and the Christmas Event Working Group Minutes 30 September 2026 - DRAFT on the Minutes 2026/27 page of this website.

Christmas Trees and Lights

Look out for and enjoy our Christmas trees and lights:

  • a Christmas tree with lights on the Council's car park outside Seamer & Irton War Memorial Hall.
  • Christmas lights on an existing prominent tree near the front of The Green, Seamer, the Council's registered village green.
  • 3 small Christmas trees with lights, high up on the B1261 main road side of Crossgates Community Centre.

We hope you, your family & friends enjoy the festive season and look forward to a great New Year!