Oxton came out in force to start our Xmas celebrations with the switch-on of our Xmas Lights. A big thank you to the happy throngs of neighbours who sampled a delicious range of street food and drink, applauded our wonderful entertainers and visited Santa’s Grotto…
(Images used with kind permission of Alla Barkova)

Father Christmas and his Elf will be there and lots of other kids’ activities. There will be choirs, carols from the Salvation Army Band, street food, mulled wine and mince pies. We will round off the event with a rousing performance from the Wirral Drummers. Following the switch-on, the village and our giant Xmas tree will be lit up for the festive season.

If you enjoy our Xmas celebrations then please sponsor a bulb – this helps to fund the lights and the road closure which cost about £4,000. You can use the QR code above, or click on Read More which links to our Just Giving Page. Thanks.

Notification of Oxton Society Annual General Meeting  Dear Oxton Society Member The Oxton Society’s AGM for the year 2023-2024 will be held at the Christ Church church hall in Oxton starting at 7.00pm on Thursday, 7th November 2024. (Please note the change from our...

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