A CHRISTMAS tree festival is being held at Chipping Norton Methodist Church this weekend.

The festival, which will feature 57 lit and decorated trees sponsored by local businesses, church groups, shops and schools, is being organised by the Chipping Norton and Stow Methodist Circuit.

The festival opens to the public from 3pm to 9pm on Thursday, December 2, with Chipping Norton Mayor Mike Dixon performing the official opening at 6pm. It will also be open from 3pm to 9pm Friday, December 3 and from 9.30am to 9pm on Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.

There will also be refreshments, cake, preserve and craft stalls.