SANTAS of all shapes and sizes who entertained visitors to Porlock throughout last week faced judgement day on Saturday (December 17) at the culmination of the village’s annual Santa Festival.

Businesses including bed and breakfasts, shops, pubs and restaurants joined in the fun, creating their own Santas on a fun theme and hoping they had a winner.

The festival was launched in conjunction with the annual late night shopping event on December 10 and visitors had a week to follow the Santa trail and vote for their favourite from the 20 entries.

The top slot went to Myrtle Cottage B&B and its Santa’s Bake Off Disaster.

The late night shopping also proved a huge success with visitors enjoying the festive atmosphere and the first ever Santa Dash, which saw a dozen villagers in Father Christmas suits race down the high street, rewarded with a pint at the Top Ship pub for their efforts.