FINAL details of the events of offer at Bedale's Georgian Christmas Fair have been announced.

The fair takes place on Saturday, December 3.

Santa will arrive on his sleigh at 10.45am and will spend the day in his grotto at the old Grammar School, next to St Gregory's Church.

A synthetic ice skating rink will be in place at Bedale Hall from 12.30pm to 7.30pm, while a fun fair will be next to the rink from 10am to 8pm.

Between 10am and 4pm, craft and gift stalls will be open in the Chantry Hall.

At 4pm, the town's Christmas lights will be switched on, with music provided by Bedale Brass Band and the Festival Choir.

Free tea and mince pies will then be on offer in the lounge of Bedale Hall.

The events have been arranged by Bedale and District Community Plan Forum events working party.

On Friday, December 2, a band night is being held in the Chantry Hall. Bands playing include Original Sin, Subliminals, Mr Lilter and All about Mason. Entry costs £3.