Sparkling white lights on Christmas trees lining the streets will add to the festive appeal of Dulverton by Starlight – designed to life the spirits and offer festive cheer to all – on Sunday (December 5).
The popular festive indoor and outdoor Winter Market will run from 2pm to 7pm selling local crafts, gifts and food and drink.
Father Christmas arrives in the Town Hall at 2pm and then will be in his grotto at the Heritage Centre to see children until 5pm – they can even get their faces painted while they wait to see Santa.
Roaming entertainers will will bring their pop-up performances, juggling, tricks and endless jokes.
Take Note Community Choir and West Somerset Morris Men will also perform, North Devon Hawks will be by the Heritage Centre.
Visitors can sing along to carols by candlelit by the Christmas tree in Bank Square at 6pm – when the big tree lights get switched on – and see Dulverton Station model railway
Free car parking is available in the town’s car parks for Starlight and additional parking will be available at the Exmoor National Park’s offices, as well as the doctor’s surgery and junior school. There will also be a park and ride available.
Free parking in the town’s car parks will also apply on the three Saturdays leading up to Christmas – tomorrow, December 11 and 18.
The Starlight committee would like to thank sponsors Webbers Estate Agents, Tarr Farm Inn, Remote Therapies and Dulverton Town Council. Donations to help keep this community event happening are gratefully received via the www.JustGiving.com.
Search for dulvertonbystarlight, visit www.visitdulverton. com or see social media for more details on the event.