Village Nativity Play, Formby

ON Saturday morning, 13 December 08, Churches Together in Formby once again staged their annual and eagerly awaited outdoor Nativity Play.  Despite the gloom and drizzle, the village was packed and people lined Chapel Lane 3 to 4 deep, to watch the unfolding pageant taking place all along the village centre, as the Christmas story was narrated.  A large cast of well-rehearsed members from most churches in Formby played their roles to an appreciative audience.  Enhancing the whole was the use of real animals, sheep, goats, Clyde the donkey and a truly attractive, live camel, Callum, specially visiting for the occasion.  The smaller animals remained in the Bazaar after the performance to be petted and admired.  There was also a children's workshop.  Refreshments, in the form of delicious mince pies, were handed around, thanks to the generosity of local churches and shops.  Further refreshments were served in Holy Trinity's hall.  Hopefully, local traders more than made up for the disruption by dint of extra customers after the event.  Churches Together are to be congratulated for putting their message out so eloquently and so enjoyably.  All those who took part or provided back up services are also worthy of  praise, It was, once again a tremendous effort.  Well done too, to Sefton for permitting it.  Here's to next year!

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