A CHRISTMAS carol service will be held for residents to enjoy the Christmas spirit together as a large tree is lit up in the centre of a village.

Tiptree Parish Council will be hosting a Christmas Carol Concert following the success of last year's event.

Last year’s service saw about 300 people in attendance as well as saxophonists and Baynards Primary School pupils singing carols.

The council has invited schools to attend the concert as carollers as well as the saxophonists for their return.

Residents crowded together in the field opposite the Original Factory Shop to sing carols together last year and the council are hoping for the same success this year.

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Rob Williams, the Tiptree Parish Council Clerk said: “For the second year running, Tiptree Parish Council have delivered a 28ft Christmas tree on Windmill Green, Tiptree, for the residents of Tiptree.

“As with last year, there is a planned tree lighting event, followed by Christmas Carols around the tree. “We look forward to seeing as many of you all out there as are able to attend.”

The event is on Sunday, December 11 at 4pm at Windmill Green, Tiptree.