Vsitors to Southwater will be able to join in a festive sing-along in the build up to Christmas on Thursday 11 December.

Carol-oke will be taking place from 5.30pm and people are welcome to get together from 5.15pm as there will be hot drinks and mince pies on sale. Various local talent acts will be part of the line-up on the evening which will go on until 7pm. There will be collection boxes on site for the mayor’s charities PODs (Parents Opening Doors) and Hilbrae Rescue Kennels.

11 December also sees the first night of the popular Festive Gardens light trail in Maxell and Chelsea Gardens in Telford Town Park.