New Stars of Wonder Christmas campaign celebrates Sheffield's steel heritage
Sheffielders could win a unique steel Christmas ornament to treasure for generations in a new festive fundraising appeal.
Sheffield Cathedral’s Stars of Wonder campaign celebrates the city’s heritage and is part of the cathedral’s hugely popular free Christmas Tree Festival.
Every supporter who buys a £3 draw ticket from the 1554 gift shop will receive a limited edition Pete McKee Christmas decoration, featuring a character from his Cathedral artwork The Nativity.
And the two lucky winners will take home a handcrafted steel star, made by Sheffield’s Chimo Holdings LTD with recycled steel from Kuusakoski LTD.
Dean of Sheffield, The Very Revd Abi Thompson, said: “After Christmas, there will also be the opportunity to have these very special stars engraved with a personalised message.
“These Stars of Wonder will be a unique keepsake people can treasure for years to come, while knowing they have helped to continue the Cathedral's ministry, heritage, music, events and community work.”
The Stars of Wonder appeal begins on Tuesday, December 1st and runs until Sunday, December 20th.
It is part of a packed Christmas programme at the Cathedral, which is also hosting a new event called Cosy Cathedral Christmas this year.
On Sundays December 6 and 13, visitors can discover a hygge-inspired winter wonderland inside the historic Cathedral.
There will be twinkling lights, live carols, warming drinks and a snowy craft trail for children where they can make reindeer food, enjoy festive storytelling and write to Santa.
The Cathedral is also hosting wreath-making workshops on November 25th, welcoming more than 40 Christmas trees decorated by local causes for the annual festival, and The Nativity is on show for all to see.
Both the festival and The Nativity are free to access.
Dean Thompson added: “Our Cosy Cathedral Christmas events give families the chance to have a day out in the centre of Sheffield at an affordable cost.
“We are taking inspiration from the Danish concept of hygge to celebrate what really matters at this time of year - people being together.”
The Stars of Wonder stars will be on display inside the Cathedral, on top of Christmas trees, during the appeal.
It is also possible to buy five tickets for £12, increasing your chances in the draw.
The appeal will boost the Cathedral’s work.