The grotto will be open to visitors on December 5th and 6th

U-Switch has provided some really useful seasonal tips on how to keep your home and property safe from burglars. There are also warnings about keeping spare keys safe.    

Tips for preventing Christmas burglaries

• Ensure packaging for expensive items is disposed of properly, not left outside in plain sight
• Keep your Christmas tree and gifts away from outside view
• Don’t hide a spare key outside the home – burglars know all the common hiding places
• Have a friend look after the house if you’re away, or use a device to switch lights on automatically
• Make sure the outside of your home is well lit
• Consider getting a burglar alarm or security light
• Keep receipts for valuable items in case you need to make a claim
• Check with your insurer whether you get extra cover for Christmas gifts

For advice about spare keys, follow this link.

Christmas is coming ….. don’t forget St Peter’s Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter’s Church in Harrogate.

Local businesses, shops, local groups, families, and individuals bring decorated Christmas trees to display in the Church.

The Christmas tree festival will be December 12th – 24th and aims to raise essential funding for vulnerable local people.Trees will be on display for two weeks and there will be Remembrance Trees as well as the opportunity to vote for your favourite ones. Anyone can enter the competition.