The newly opened town hall in Port St Mary will host His Excellency, the Lieutenant Governor as its honoured guest in this years ‘Celebration of Christmas’ on Friday 7th December at 18.30 hours.

Festivities will include  an artisan market, seasonal music, readings and a mystery guest from the North Pole.

The beautifully refurbished hall will resound with seasonal music courtesy of Rushen Silver Band, The Mycheilley Choir and Ballabeg Hand Bell Ringers.

There will be several stalls including; Karl from Cocoa Red, seasonal goods from Reg Berry, Claire McCabe providing home made cakes, Angela Grace fancy goods/books, personalised childrens' paintings by Faye Carroll with Christmas cards and festive wreaths from Suzanne’s Flowers.

Event committee Chair Mr Robbie Cooil said: ‘For the first time in many years we have a wonderful new public space in which the people of Port St Mary can gather and celebrate.  So, for me especially, this years will be particularly poignant.  We do hope that as many local families and friends as possible will join us in this years ceremony being lead by Pastor Rousseau Moss.

‘There will also be a very special guest flown in from Lapland for the evening and children who have been very good during the year will receive a little gift from this mysterious gentleman and his helpers.’ He added.

Photo courtesy of RichAshcroft.Com Photography.