AN open-air family Christmas celebration is taking place at Hereford's Left Bank Village on Sunday December 21 in aid of the Acorns Three Counties Appeal to build a new children's hospice.

The evening event, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm in Kate's Square, will feature Hereford Cathedral Junior School Choir, Hereford Sixth Form College Swing Band and a barber shop choir, plus a pig roast and tombola. Santa will also be making a surprise visit. It is ticket only and the £5 price includes a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. To book call 01432 349006.