IT is that time of year again and Silverton is planning it’s Christmas Tree Festival which will take place from Friday, December 2 until Sunday, December 4 at the Parish Church of St Mary’s.

Around 30 trees are expected to be included in the festival, all decorated by village residents and organisations.

Opening times are 10.30am to 7pm on the Friday; 10am to 6pm on the Saturday and 3pm to 4pm on the Sunday.

Admission is £1 per adult with children free. There will be a Lucky Programme draw, home-made refreshments, a Christmas stall and a raffle.

Funds raised will go to the Silverton Pre-school and Save the Children charity. Organisers hope for good support to help these two worthwhile charities.

The theme this year is “A Recycled Christmas”. This should include natural materials like dried flowers or pine cones as well as artificial ones such as yoghurt pots or egg boxes.