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As well as the countdown, there was music from the Yew Tree Singers and Adamsons Brass Band, while Father Christmas made a dramatic entrance aboard his sleigh, giving out sweets to the children.

There was a chance to post letters to Santa in the Christmas postbox and children enjoyed fun fair rides.

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