SCHOOLS across Herefordshire have put on performances of their nativities after a year of missing out due to coronavirus restrictions.

Michaelchurch Escley Primary School even had a real donkey.

Gary Crocker, deputy headteacher of Michaelchurch Escley Primary School,  said: "We were tremendously excited to once again perform our traditional, outdoor walking nativity.

Their nativity took place on Tuesday, December 14, and started at the Bridge Inn. The children then sang and acted their way up from the pub, stopping at various Bethlehem inns (villagers' homes) on the way, before arriving at the Bridge Inn B&B.

The procession then moved on to the barn where the remainder of the Christmas story was told.

"It was, as always, a truly magical evening but especially so this year as Christmas last year didn't feel quite the same without Mary, Joseph and the donkey.

"As always, our nativity relies heavily on the goodwill and kindness of our amazing local community," said Mr Crocker.

Bredenbury's Primary School and St Paul's Primary School called their nativity Lights, Camel, Action!

Much Marcle Primary School pupils performed at Bartholomew's Church in the village.

Ewyas Harold Primary School reception class told their tale and sang in St Michael's church.

Bosbury CE Primary School performed Whoops A Daisy Angel.

Weobley Primary School made the decision to not perform their nativity in front of a live audience.

Headteacher Stephen Warrell said: "However, so as not to disappoint the children and parents, we decided to create Nativity the Movie.

This was filmed 'on location' in and around Weobley Village. The film premiered on the school's Facebook page last Thursday (December 16).

While George and Nia play Mary and Joseph in Pippins Pre-School nativity.

Other school's from around the county did not disappoint with their costumes and shining performances after last years miss.