Festival of Trees festive finale
The 2025 Festival of Trees ends on a high with all Christmas trees finding new homes.
Friday 9th January 2026
A dance crew from the Manchester United Foundation joined Fred the Red and Francis Mouse to open a Festival of Christmas Trees display at the Lowry Outlet, Salford Quays.
More than 40 Christmas trees decorated by businessess and supporters of Francis House include a ‘Celeb-ri-tree’ with baubles signed by Paul Hollwood, Peter Andre, Katherine Jenkins, Olly Murs and stars from Strictly Come Dancing and a Question of Sport.
The public can bid for their favourite trees which are on display until Sunday 9th December. The event raised £25,000 last year.
The 2025 Festival of Trees ends on a high with all Christmas trees finding new homes.
Friday 9th January 2026
Revd David Ireland has been awarded a British Empire Medal for Services to Children’s Hospices.
Tuesday 30th December 2025