SHOPPERS and families can get into the festive spirit at a fair on the same night as Stalybridge’s Christmas lights switch-on.
Works4U will host its annual Christmas Fair at The Lock, on Castle Street, on Friday, November 20.
From 5pm to 9pm, visitors can browse a range of handmade craft stalls, try their luck at a bottle or chocolate tombola, and take part in raffles, with prizes up for grabs.
There will also be festive food and drink, with plenty of seasonal entertainment for families.
One of the highlights will be the return of Santa’s grotto, giving children the chance to meet Father Christmas and enjoy a personalised visit.
Grotto tickets cost £10 per child and include a present, but must be booked in advance.
Tickets are available online at www.tickettailor.com/events/thelock/2528498
The event is being organised by Works4U, an independent specialist college based in Stalybridge which offers an alternative to mainstream education for young people.