Following a successful event in 2020, the Nutley Farm Christmas Lights and Reindeer Experience will return again this year, to raise funds for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Anne Roots is staging the festive experience with her son Julian Hubbuck at Nutley Farm, near Winfrith Newburgh from 26th November and is hoping to boost her fundraising efforts even further, in support of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance which relies on charitable donations.
Anne was rescued from her home by Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance in 2015 after her horse and carriage overturned, having been spooked by farm machinery. Following her recovery, she has been determined to do all that she can to raise funds for the life-saving charity. Commenting on last year’s event, Anne said:
“Despite huge difficulties due to Covid, we were delighted to hold our first Christmas Lights and Reindeer Experience at Nutley Farm last year. We raised over £5,000 for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and hope to double that amount this year. All proceeds raised from a dedicated raffle, reindeer feed and other festivities will go to the Air Ambulance.
“This year’s event sees many new additions, plus a longer illuminated walk trail, where visitors can wander through the improved glittering light installations and twinkling trees. It’s a fantastic family occasion with something for everyone.
“Our new ‘Elf Hunt’ will provide festive fun for children walking the illuminated route, along with the opportunity to meet and feed our four friendly reindeer, and to have their picture taken with Santa’s sleigh. Visitors can also keep warm whilst enjoying our seasonal food, hot chocolate, mulled wine and cider, in our new festive indoor barn.”
Emma Jones, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Fundraising Manager said:
“We are absolutely delighted that Nutley Farm are supporting us again this year, with their amazing Christmas event. Personally, I can’t wait to see the gorgeous reindeer and be surrounded by all the sounds and excitement of Christmas! A huge thank you to Anne and everyone at Nutley Farm, for their continued support.”
Visitors to the Christmas Lights and Reindeer Experience can support Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, by entering a raffle with all proceeds going to the charity. First prize is a romantic weekend stay for two adults in the Gatehouse at Nutley Farm, with a hot tub and luxury hamper full of Nutley produce.
The Christmas Lights and Reindeer Experience is open from 4pm to 9pm daily, (with the exception of 25th and 26th December), until 2nd January 2022. Tickets cost £8.50 for adults, £5.00 for children aged three years and over. Children aged two years and under are free. Parking costs £5.00 per car, per booking.
For more information, visit: https://nutleyfarm.co.uk/christmas-lights-and-reindeer-experience-2021/
Nutley Farm Reindeer Experience
Christmas Lights at Nutley Farm