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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Various dates and times

Monday 22 December, 6pm & Wednesday 24 December, 3pm

Join us for this special service, which starts in darkness as a lone Chorister sings Once In Royal David’s City. It continues with carols old and new and readings recounting the Christmas story.

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