An extra festive glow added a Christmas card touch to a Saddleworth village, which has already been praised for its residents' Yuletide lighting display.
Dobcross villagers carrying torches, accompanied by the village band, marched to Churchfields for a community sing and mulled wine and soft drinks.
Image by John Robinson
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