Local groups and businesses are once again being offered the opportunity to advertise their company whilst raising valuable funds for the NSPCC.
During the festival, entrants will be invited to pay £25 to decorate and display a tree in a theme of their choice. Each tree will then be entered into a competition judged by Penny Drew, chairwoman of the NSPCC Pembrokeshire branch.
Last year's prize went to Lowless and Lowless Solicitors, of Warren Street, Tenby, who decorated their festive foliage with mini scrolls and wigs.
The event is open to members of the public who can enjoy mince pies and carol singing whilst viewing the competition entries.
"The Festival of Christmas Trees is a real feast to the senses," said Julie Jenkins, secretary of the Tenby Rural Branch. "The sight of beautifully lit Christmas trees, the smell of pine needles and mince pies and the sound of carol singers is enough to get anyone in to the Christmas spirit."
Members of the Tenby Rural Committee are hopeful that this year's Festival of Christmas Trees will be as successful as the one held in 2002. Last year's event raised almost £700 for the NSPCC's work with children and young people.
The NSPCC is currently looking for fund-raising volunteers to raise funds that will help sustain projects like the Children's Advocacy and Representation Service (CARS) in Pembrokeshire. CARS is a service that provides someone to turn to for children and young people in local authority care.
If you think you may be interested in becoming a fund-raising volunteer or have any fund-raising ideas that you'd like to discuss, please contact community appeals manager, Julie Richards, on 01269 870255.



