Many thanks to the children and staff from four of our local schools who made this year’s nativity figures for the prayer area display at the Church on Oakwood.

Breadsall Hilltop Primary, Parkview Primary, St Alban’s Primary and Cavendish Close Infant Schools worked hard to create Mary, Joseph, the 3 Kings, a shepherd, the angel Gabriel and, of course, baby Jesus.

Cavendish Close children were able to come and view the nativity tableau with their teachers on Wednesday, and enjoyed seeing their creations in situ as well as looking around the Church and sharing music and biscuits.

We wish all the children and staff at the schools a blessed and joyful Christmas.