Christmas with CEFC • Free community event • Everyone welcome
Paskong Kay Saya
Paskong Sama-Sama
Bringing the warmth of a Filipino Christmas to Cheshire East through shared food, music, games, laughter and togetherness.
A Filipino Christmas
Christmas Feels Like Home
Because no Filipino should celebrate Christmas alone.
For Filipinos, Christmas is not simply a date on the calendar—it is a feeling that lives in our hearts.
It is a season of joyful reunions, family gatherings, laughter around the table, delicious food, Christmas songs, exchanging gifts and giving thanks for another year of blessings.
Yet for many of us living here in the UK, Christmas can also be when we miss home the most. We miss our parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, lifelong friends and the familiar traditions that make Christmas in the Philippines so special.
That is why Cheshire East Filipino Community created Paskong Kay Saya – Paskong Sama-Sama. Whether you have lived in Cheshire for many years or have only recently arrived in the UK, you are already part of our family.
This Christmas, let us celebrate together and bring a little piece of home to Cheshire East.
This December, let us celebrate not only Christmas, but the friendships that make Cheshire East feel like home.
Saturday 5 December 2026
Christmas is getting closer Book your day off, mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate with the CEFC family.Why celebrate with us?
More than a Christmas party
Paskong Kay Saya is a chance to reconnect with the warmth, generosity and togetherness that make a Filipino Christmas so special.
Come and sing familiar Christmas songs, enjoy friendly games, share laughter, meet new people and create happy memories with families from across Cheshire East and beyond.
Whether you arrive with relatives, friends or on your own, you will be welcomed as part of one community.
This is a free community celebration. Registration is essential because venue places are limited.
Christmas memories
Celebrating together through the years
Food, performances, games, friendship and festive moments from previous CEFC Christmas celebrations.
These photographs show what Paskong Sama-Sama is all about: familiar traditions, shared tables, new friendships and a room filled with the warmth of community.
Select any photograph to view it at a larger size.
Food and pot sharing
Every family helps create our Christmas table
This is a food and pot-sharing celebration. Bring something you enjoy and help us create one generous community feast filled with the flavours of home. When you register, please tell us what you plan to bring so we can offer a good variety and avoid too much duplication.
Filipino hospitality means everyone is welcome at the table. Every dish helps turn the evening into a celebration we create together.
Sponsors and donors
Help make Christmas magical
We are looking for generous people, families and local businesses who would like to help create an unforgettable celebration for our community—especially for our children.
What your support helps provide
Every contribution becomes part of the celebration
Your generosity can help us cover the essential costs of bringing the community together safely and comfortably.
Be part of something special
Can you sponsor, donate or help?
To offer gifts, prizes, food, services or sponsorship, please contact Pauline. Financial donations can also be made through our Support CEFC page.
Thank you. Your kindness will help create smiles, strengthen friendships and give our families a Christmas to remember.
Register your family
Help us prepare a wonderful evening for everyone
Because this is a shared community celebration, please register in advance and send the details below. This helps us prepare seating, organise the community table, plan activities and make the evening enjoyable for everyone.
Please register as early as possible to help us plan a wonderful celebration for everyone.
Register or ask a question
Contact the CEFC team
Use our Contact Us page to register your family or ask about food contributions, sponsorship, volunteering, accessibility or any other event details.
Register / Contact UsPauline Tinsley, Chairperson, is the main event contact. Please include your name, number of adults, number of children, and what food or drinks you plan to bring.
A message from CEFC
Pauline P. Tinsley“Christmas is a time for bringing people together. Whether you have been part of our community for years or are joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you for an evening of friendship, laughter and Filipino hospitality.
On behalf of everyone at the Cheshire East Filipino Community, thank you for being part of our growing family. Whether this is your first Christmas with us or you've celebrated with us before, we hope you'll join us for another wonderful evening of friendship, joy and togetherness.
Tara na! Sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang Paskong Pilipino dito sa Cheshire East.
We can't wait to celebrate with you.”
Chairperson
Cheshire East Filipino Community