
Create a Nativity Crib Scene
You are invited to get creative with your own interpretation of the nativity crib scene, and display it at our Crib Festival this December.
Entries are welcome from Ashtead community groups and local individuals. The crib scenes will be displayed on tabletops in St George's Church. They can be traditional or a modern interpretation of the nativity and made from any (non-perishable) material e.g. wool, fabric, cardboard, wood, pine cones. Below are a few examples from a crib festival held at St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh, last December.
The festival will be open to the public from 10 to 13 December. There will be no entry fee for either participants or visitors. Any donations received at the event will be shared among local charities that the church is supporting over the Christmas period.
To express your interest in taking part, or if you have any questions about the event, please email cribfestival@ashteadparish.org or complete the entry form linked below.
Volunteer at the Nativity Crib Festival
Join us from 10–13 December for a joyful celebration of creativity, community and the story of Jesus’ birth. With over 30 nativity creations on display, we need volunteers to help set up, steward, and take down the event. Stewards offer a warm welcome, support safety and help protect the cribs. Whether you're part of a group or simply love Christmas, your time makes a difference. Visit, serve, and help make this a festival to remember!





