ALL Saints Church at Michelmersh is holding its first Christmas Tree Festival, starting from Friday (December 5).

The event, which is raising money for children's hospices Naomi House and Jacksplace as well as church funds, will run until Sunday, December 7 and will be open from 11am to 6pm each day. Entry is £2.50 and seasonal refreshments will be available

"We have received overwhelming support from organisations and individuals both within the village and outside. It promises to be a spectacular display of trees from the conventional to the extreme!" said one of the organising team, Carole Renvoize.