Christmas tree farm to host late-night evenings with live entertainment

FAMILIES are being invited to a series of late-night open evenings at a Christmas tree farm on the Devon/Somerset border this winter including some musical entertainment (November and December 2022).

Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm is hosting the late nights from November 28 until December 9, excluding weekends, and has booked musicians.

Nick Hendy from Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm, which is based at Middle Hill Farm in Langford Budville, explained: “Coming to pick a Christmas tree in the evening is a magical experience for the family and this year we wanted to make it as special as possible. We will be open every weeknight until 8pm on November 28, 29 and 30 as well as December 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. We will also have some Christmassy entertainment for anyone who decides to visit us on December 1, 2 and 9.

“Professional singer and musician Andy Doran will be entertaining our visitors on Thursday, December 1 from 6.30pm. Andy has nearly 40 years’ experience as a professional musician having played in numerous groups. He has previously toured with the late, great Cornish comedian, Jethro, and performed for King Charles III, when he was Prince Charles, and for the young Princes William and Harry. His repertoire includes a variety of classic and modern songs.”

On Friday, December 2, The Ukes of Wellington, a group of Somerset ukulele players of all abilities, who meet weekly, will be at Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm playing their ukuleles for visitors from 6.30pm.

Nick added: “To round off the late-night open evenings, soloist Allanå Chloe will be singing for us on Friday, December 9 from 5.30pm.”

Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm is hoping to collect as much money as possible for CHSW on the evenings. Last year the Christmas tree farm managed to raise £1,828 for the organisation throughout December, with the help of Irie 7 mobile coffee shop from Taunton.

Nick added: “They’ve been a wonderful addition to our team for the festivities for the past two years and really helped bring a jolly atmosphere to the proceedings. So, we’re delighted Irie 7 are back again this year selling paninis, hot drinks, even a cream tea for two, waffles and mince pies.”

CHSW is currently the only provider of specialist hospice care for children in the region. It offers much needed support for youngsters with a life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.

Mary Gray, Area Fundraiser, from Children’s Hospice South West said: “We are so excited that Langford Lakes are continuing to support Children’s Hospice South West this year. With this support, Little Bridge House can continue to provide respite stays, emergency and end of life care, as well as bereavement support. The money raised will be helping local children and their families make the most incredible memories this Christmas.”

Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm, which is well-known for its home grown, freshly cut Christmas trees, is a family run farm located close to the nature reserve Langford Heathfield, a mile outside of Langford Budville in Somerset.

The farm is owned and run by Reg and his wife Ann and their two sons and daughters-in-law, Shaun, Trudy, Nick and Clare. The family has been growing and selling Christmas trees for more than 20 years.

Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm is now open from 9am until 5pm every day excluding Sundays, when it’s open 10am until 4pm.

It will also be open every weeknight until 8pm on November 28, 29 and 30 as well as December 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 with live entertainment for anyone who decides to visit on December 1, 2 and 9.

For further details about Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm, which is based at Middle Hill Farm in Langford Budville near Wellington, please call 01823 400476 or visit www.langfordlakes.co.uk.