MATCHBOROUGH recently kicked off the festive celebrations with its annual community concert.

More than 200 people were treated to renditions of family favourite carols and Christmas songs from Noah's Ark Nursery and Matchborough First School.

The Yuletide festivities were organised by Matchborough councillor Juliet Brunner.

She said: "I'm so terribly proud of our talented young people who turn up to entertain the community - it's the highlight of my year."

Redditch mayor Joe Baker added: "I was delighted to attend and would like to thank all those who made the evening such a success."