It’s beginning to look more like Christmas, as Llanidloes announces plans to bring some festive cheer for everyone.

The traditional curtain-raiser to the season – the Christmas lights switch-on, will take place in Great Oak Street on Saturday, December 2, at 6pm with performers and stalls set up from around 5pm onwards.

Llanidloes Mayor Cllr Jamie Jones said: "We're hoping that this year's event will be even bigger and better than last year's.  We have choirs, brass band, snow machine and, of course, Santa visiting us again.

"We had a brilliant turn out last year and we hope that we'll get similar support this year."

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Local businesses will be adding some much-needed Christmas cheer with a window display competition. School children and under 18s have a chance to get involved in a junior poetry competition, as well as an Autumn and Winter-themed photography competition that's open to people of all ages including adults. Entries, including name and age, need to be emailed to llanichristmaslights@gmail.com by no later than November 27.

The Mayor added: "We're also inviting local organisations to come along and set up a stall in the hope that they can use the evening to make a bit of money for themselves.

"There is no charge for doing this but if they would like to make a donation towards the maintenance and set up of next year's display then that would be great."

More details about the Christmas Fair can be found on the 'Llanidloes Christmas Lights' page on Facebook or send an email to llanichristmaslights@gmail.com.