By Saul Cooke-Black

THE FESTIVE season is set to be welcomed at St Laurence Church with a display of more than 130 Christmas trees.

Families are invited to come along to view the display of decorated trees donated by businesses, organisations, groups and individuals.

The church is open from tomorrow (Monday) until Sunday, December 6 for visitors to come along and view the display.

Admission is free with donations towards the Organ Bellows appeal welcome.

BBC radio presenter Steve Kitchen will today (Sunday) be switching on the lights as special guest at the church at 4pm.

Tickets (£2.50 each) are available at the church office in The Shambles or by calling 01453 759099.

One of the highlights of the week will be on Sunday, December 6 when a Songs of Praise service will be held at the church from 4pm.

 For opening times of the Christmas tree display visit www.stroudparishchurch.org.uk.