New Christmas tree festival for Kettering

Community groups are being invited to take part in a Christmas tree festival this year.

The Mayor of Kettering is hosting the event, in partnership with St Andrews Church in Kettering.

Cllr Craig Skinner is calling for community groups, organisations and charities to decorate a tree and try to win the top prize.

Each group will decorate a tree with whatever theme they like to promote their organisation or project they are running.

The winning tree will be awarded a thank you prize of £100 from the Mayor.

The 20, six-foot trees are being provided by Ise Garden Centre and will be ready to decorate over the weekend from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 December. They will be in the church from Monday 16 December across the festive period for people to come and see.

Mayor of Kettering, Cllr Craig Skinner said: "This is an opportunity for local organisations to promote what they do, have some fun team building in the process, test their creativity and even come away with a cash prize. Groups will also get to see the new, refurbished St Andrews church."

Anyone who wishes to get involved, please contact clerk@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk