High Legh's first Christmas trail is set to be a cracker

High Legh Pre-School Nursery has teamed up with High Legh Primary School to host the Covid-safe festive fundraiser, which is taking place on Sunday, December 6.

Activities will include a Christmas-themed trail around the Pheasant Walk estate to spot the festive clues, while houses along the trail route are being encouraged to help spread some Christmas cheer and take part in a best-dressed festive window competition, festooning the front of their houses with lights and decorations.

There will also be cakes for sale, a chocolate tombola, raffle and refreshments available, as well as a special ‘socially-distanced’ visit from Father Christmas in his sleigh.

Jenni Cookson, the chairman of High Legh Pre-School Nursery committee, said: “Christmas may be a little different for families this year, but we are determined not to let the coronavirus take away the magic of Christmas for local children in High Legh.

“Sadly, a lot of Christmas events have been cancelled this year because of the pandemic, but the Christmas spirit is alive and well in High Legh.

High Legh Pre-School Nursery is getting ready for the trail

“Our Christmas Cracker Trail will help to spread some Christmas cheer and bring the community together in a safe way, while raising much-needed funds for both our pre-school and the primary school.”

The event follows the success of High Legh Pre-School Nursery’s recent Covid-safe Halloween fundraiser trail around the village, which helped to raise more than £500 for the pre-school.

All the activities during the event will be run in line with Covid-safe practices, including staggered starts for the trail, limiting the number of tickets available, and the wearing of masks on both pre-school and school grounds.

Tickets for the trail cost £5 per child and must be purchased in advance. They are available to purchase online at pta-events.co.uk/highleghprimarypta/

Tickets are limited, so people are urged to book early to avoid missing out.