Each of the 30 trees is adopted by a local organisation, school or business and decorated to produce colourful and festive display whic will run from Friday, December 11, to Tuesday, December 29.

The festival will be launched on Friday, December 11, at 7.30pm, with a concert by the Chanticleer Singers led by Jane Sturmheitt, followed by refreshments. In addition a large Christmas tree will be decorated with “lights for Christmas” with each light sponsored in memory of a loved one.