This is due to become an annual fixture since a permanent socket for a Christmas tree has been made in the village green out of a large pipe and concrete, complete with a safety cover, all the work being done generously by local firms for free.
Many Natlanders and their friends and relatives met together on the village green for carols round the tree tonight, accompanied by Kendal Concert band and interspersed with cracking (well, cracker) jokes from the vicar. Then we went into church for mince pies and mulled wine.
On Christmas Eve there is a Christingle Service to suit all ages at 4pm and Midnight Communion at 11.30.
On Christmas Day there is a 9am Holy Communion Service and a 10.15am Family Christmas Service.